Visitor Guide 16 11 The idea for the development of Tsz Shan Monastery germinated with Mr. Li Ka-shing. From a young age, Mr. Li was influenced by his elders, and had developed a life-long17 affinity INITIATION with Buddhism. In 1980, Mr. Li established a personal foundation to cultivate a culture of 10 giving, and has since pledged14 to donate one-third of his15 personal assets to advance medical research and education, and alleviate poverty. Mr. Li considers the Foundation to be his “third son”. The hardships Mr. Li endured in his early years to transcend his own poverty to build a global business enable him to focus on initiatives that create a lasting positive impact for humanity. With an enlightened spirit, Mr. Li strives to facilitate real change in the world. Mr. Li’s aim was to build Tsz Shan Monastery as an institute13 of Buddhist practice and learning, to 8 9 provide a place for quiet contemplation12 and purification, and to foster a culture of sharing and giving. Mr. Li believes that everyone has a “bright pearl, long obscured by dust and toil, and when the dust is gone and its light shines forth, a myriad of illuminations blossom across our mountains and rivers.” Planning and6 construction of Tsz Shan Monastery began in 2003, and it was completed 7 5 more than 10 years later. Tsz Shan Monastery is a Chinese Buddhist monastery established for the preservation of the inheritance of the Dharma preached by Śākyamuni Buddha. To date, the Foundation has contributed� a total of HK$3 billion to cover the land acquisition and construction costs, as well as18 the Monastery’s19 20 operating expenses. Tsz Shan Monastery 4 has been open to the public since April 2015. � i 3 P MAP 16 11 17 Notes on Departure 10 14 15 BUS 75K Walk to Ting Kok Road to take bus 75K to Tai Po Market Station BUS 275R (Operates on Sundays and public holidays only) Walk to Ting Kok Road to take bus 275R to Tai Po Market Station 13 8 9 MINIBUS 20B 12 Walk to Tung Tsz Road to take minibus 20B to Tai Po Market Station Legend MINIBUS 20T Take minibus 20T at the roundabout of our Monastery to Tai Po Market Station (Operates every Monday to Friday, except on 6 i Visitor Centre public holidays) www.tszshan.org 7 5 � Departure Time ————— 11:30am | 12:00pm | 12:30pm | Washrooms 1:00pm | 1:30pm | 3:30pm | 4:00pm | 4:30pm | 5:00pm 18 19 20 [email protected] Care Room 4 RESIDENTS' BUS NR532 i Walk to Richmond Hill Garden at Tung Tsz Road to take minibus Water Dispenser � 3 NR532 to Tai Po Market Station 2123 8666 P Lift TAXI You may pre-book a taxi and notify our staff at the Visitor Centre P Car慈山寺 Park Tsz Shan Monastery of the taxi’s vehicle registration number. Kindly wait at the Visitor Centre for pick-up. tszshanmonastery 上午九時半至下午五時 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2 香港新界大埔普門路88號 88 Universal Gate Road, Tai Po, N.T., Hong Kong 音聲聞法 Svāhā – Tsz— Shan慈山語音導航 Monastery Audio Guide App 1 Svāhā App — Tsz Shan Audio Guide 敬請登記參學 Please register your visit in advance 1 TSZ SHAN GATE 5 MAITREYA HALL 9 GRAND COURTYARD 13 UNIVERSAL GATE 17 TSZ SHAN MONASTERY The Tsz Shan Gate conforms to the traditional BUDDHIST ART MUSEUM AUDIO GUIDE 004 ──── AUDIO GUIDE 007 ──── AUDIO GUIDE 012 ──── wutoumen design of the Tang dynasty. From here, a scenic winding path leads up to the Main Gate and At the centre of the Hall, the Maitreya statue wears The octagonal Bronze Lantern at the centre of the Also known as the Guan Yin Hall, the Universal Gate is AUDIO GUIDE 015 ──── prepares visitors for their journeys. a heavenly crown, made in the style of Sui and Tang Grand Courtyard symbolises the light on the way the second largest hall at the Monastery. At the centre, It is believed that Buddhist art can soothe the mind dynasties. Above the Hall’s entrance, a plaque reads to Buddhahood. The four majestic Bodhi trees on there is a statue of Wish-Fulfilling Wheel Guan Yin and nourish the soul with its visual aesthetics, thereby “One Life to Replacement”, which means Bodhisattva the corners symbolises the Four Immeasurable (Cintācakra Avalokiteśvara). The walls on both sides bringing people peacefulness and auspiciousness. The Maitreya will succeed Śākyamuni Buddha and become States of Mind: loving kindness, compassion, joy and are carved with the Ten Great Vows of Bodhisattvas 2 Museum aspires to promulgate Buddhist teachings VISTA TERRACE the Future Buddha by attaining enlightenment in the equanimity. Samantabhadra and Guan Yin (Avalokiteśvara) via the visualised forms of Buddhist art, guiding Sala World. Standing behind Maitreya is Bodhisattva expressing their deep convictions to save all AUDIO GUIDE 001 ──── our visitors towards tranquility and appeasement Skanda, facing the Grand Buddha Hall and protecting sentient beings. in the hearts. Located underneath the Guan Yin the Three Jewels of Buddhism: the Buddha, the Situated on hillside, Tsz Shan Monastery blends in 10 Statue, the Museum collects precious Buddhist Dharma, and the Sangha. On both sides of the Hall, GRAND BUDDHA HALL harmoniously with its natural environment. Vista relics, artefacts and cultural objects from across the Terrace offers an expansive sea view of Tolo Harbour, there are the Four Heavenly Kings. AUDIO GUIDE 008 – 14 HOLY BODHI TREE globe. Through the exhibition of Buddhist art and the where our visitors can enjoy a sense of peace far away GRAND BUDDHA HALL ──── organisation of related cultural activities, we seek to from the hustle and bustle of the city. AUDIO GUIDE 013 AUDIO GUIDE 009 – ──── interweave Buddhist art and heritages and present our 6 BELL TOWER THE EIGHTEEN ARHATS ──── visitors a platform for art appreciation and spiritual Since the Buddha attained enlightenment under the nourishment. The Museum is also the first and only AUDIO GUIDE 005 ──── AUDIO GUIDE 010 – Bodhi Tree more than 2,500 years ago in India, Bodhi museum in Hong Kong dedicated to Buddhist art 3 MAIN GATE DUNHUANG MURALS ──── trees have become a symbol of wisdom. In 2012, the and relics as primary exhibits, curatorial themes and Bells and drums are significant ritual instruments former President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, AUDIO GUIDE 002 ──── Inside of the Hall, there are three Buddhas: Amitābha research fields. of Buddhism. The Great Bronze Bell inscribed with gave Tsz Shan Monastery a branch from that same (left), Śākyamuni (middle), and Bhaisajyaguru The Main Gate is also called the “The Triple Gate”, the Diamond Sūtra. Its lasting and deep sound reminds Bodhi Tree as a gift, and it now flourishes on the (Medicine) Buddha (right). Śākyamuni Buddha is which symbolises the three methods of liberation us sentient beings that all phenomena are empty western side of the Universal Gate. flanked by Venerable Mahākāśyapa on our right side – wisdom, compassion and expediency. Situated in essence. 18 DINING HALL / and Venerable Ananda on our left side. On both sides of at the starting point of the central axis of Tsz Shan the Hall, there are seated statues of Eighteen Arhats. CAFE SUJATA Monastery, the Main Gate is flanked by two mighty At the back of the Hall, visitors can find an illustration 15 COMPASSION PATH Vajrapāni statues made in gilt bronze on each side, The Dining Hall provides vegetarian meals for the 7 DRUM TOWER of the Maitreya Descending Sūtra, reproduced with protecting the Monastery. As visitors enter the gate, The Compassion Path stretches from the Universal monastics as well as the visitors during events and modern technology from the north wall of Cave 25 of they cast away defilements caused by greed, anger, Gate to the Guan Yin (Avalokiteśvara) Statue. On both ceremonies. Between 1:30pm to 4:30pm every day, AUDIO GUIDE 006 ──── the Yulin Grottoes, east of the Dunhuang Mogao and ignorance; with a pure and peaceful mind, they sides, there are 18 aged Buddhist Pines. In the middle complimentary drinks and refreshments are offered Grottoes, as well as illustrations of Bodhisattvas enter their journeys into calm. The Great Dharma Drum is set on a wooden stand, of the Path, right in front of the Statue, there is a large to visitors. Mañjuśrī and Samantabhadra from Cave 3 of the Yulin engraved with bat pattern. Drums are usually bronze water vessel known as the Thousand Wishes Grottoes. There is also the original calligraphy of the compared to the Dharma taught by the Buddha. Pond. Visitors can make water offerings to Guan Yin Heart Sūtra by the internationally esteemed scholar Our worries are like a demon army, which can only be by pouring water into the Pond. 4 Jao Tsung-i. 19 GREAT VOW HALL JOYFUL TERRACE defeated by Dharma. They also serve as a reminder to all of us to keep improving ourselves, developing our AUDIO GUIDE 003 ──── AUDIO GUIDE 016 ──── wisdom and increasing our concentration to fight off 16 GUAN YIN STATUE The name “Joyful Terrace” refers to the first stage the army of worries in our minds. The sound of the 11 DHARMA RAIN TERRACE Located under the Bell Tower, the Great Vow Hall of the Ten Bodhisattva Stages of Enlightenment. It Drum encourages us to diligently practice morality, accommodates a Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha statue Located behind the Grand Buddha Hall, the Dharma AUDIO GUIDE 014 ──── reminds visitors to purify the body, speech, and mind, meditation, and wisdom and repels the worries in made of nanmu wood. He holds a flaming pearl Rain Terrace features two walls, with water cascading joyfully improving ourselves to benefit others. Under our minds.