Guide to worshipping Buddha at Mount Putuo and Mount Luojia What is the most effective thing to pray for at Mount Putuo and Mount Luojia

According to Buddhist legend, during the Dazhong period of the Tang Dynasty, an Indian monk came to Mount Putuo in Zhejiang Province and witnessed the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara appear in person to preach. The monk gave the Bodhisattva a seven-colored gem, so this place is called the Holy Land of the Appearance of Avalokitesvara. The Buddhist scriptures say that Guanyin resides in Putuo Luojia Mountain in South India, so it is simply called Putuo Mountain.

Guide to worshipping Buddha at Mount Putuo and Mount Luojia

The largest temple you must visit in Putuo Mountain and Luojia Mountain: Puji Temple

1. Yuantong Hall: The main deity is Guanyin (male Guanyin), and the main purpose is to make great wishes. When worshipping, say "Namo Guanshiyin Bodhisattva"

2. Manjusri Hall: The main offering is to Manjusri Bodhisattva, and the main purpose is to seek wisdom. When worshipping, say "Namo Manjusri Bodhisattva"

3. Samantabhadra Hall: The main offering is to Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, and it is mainly for seeking work and career. When worshipping, chant "Namo Samantabhadra Bodhisattva"

4. Main Hall: The main offerings are the Three Buddhas (Sakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, and Medicine Buddha), and the main purpose is to pray for the safety of the whole family. When worshipping, call out "Nano Buddha of the Three Ages"

5. Ksitigarbha Hall: The main offering is to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and the main purpose is to pray for the health of the elders. It was originally ranked sixth because filial piety comes first among all virtues. When worshipping, call "Nano Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva"

6. Pumen Hall: The main deity is the Thousand-armed Thousand-eyed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, who will grant all prayers and is very effective in seeking marriage. When worshipping, call out "The Thousand-armed and Thousand-eyed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, who is merciful and saves the suffering and the distressed."

7. Galan Hall: The main deity is Galan Bodhisattva, and the main purpose is to seek wealth. When worshipping, call him "Navratra Bodhisattva"

8. Sanzhou Ganying Hall (behind the Tianwang Hall): Mainly dedicated to Bodhisattva Weituo, praying for peace in the home. When worshipping, call "Navratri Bodhisattva"

The second largest temple you must visit in Putuo Mountain and Luojia Mountain: Fayu Temple

1. Hall of Heavenly Kings: Worship Maitreya Buddha upon entering. The future Buddha prays for peace and happiness and goes out to worship Wei Tuo. (Light incense) Go out (Bell Tower on the left, Drum Tower on the right)

2. Jade Buddha Hall: White Jade Sakyamuni Buddha

3. Yuantong Hall: Guanyin Bodhisattva (lighting incense)

4. Thousand-armed Guanyin Hall: Thousand-armed Guanyin Bodhisattva

5. Main Hall: Main offerings to the Three Worlds (Buddha Shakyamuni, Amitabha Buddha, Medicine Buddha) (light incense)

6. Western Three Saints Hall: The main offering is Amitabha Buddha in the middle (Western Welcoming Buddha), Guanyin Bodhisattva on the left, and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva on the right (extinguishing the sword light and sword shadow)

7. Guan Gong Temple: Guan Gong

The third largest temple you must visit in Putuo Mountain and Luojia Mountain: Huiji Temple on Foding Mountain

1. Hall of Heavenly Kings: Worship Maitreya Buddha upon entering. The future Buddha prays for peace and happiness and goes out to worship Wei Tuo.

2. Main Hall: Mainly dedicated to the Buddha Shakyamuni

3. Guanyin Hall: It enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva, and the white jade Guanyin who delivers children.

Other scenic spots suitable for worshipping Buddha in Mount Putuo and Mount Luojia

Luojia Mountain Scenic Area:

1. Yuantong Zen Temple

2. Hall of Great Compassion

3. Dajue Temple, Guanyin Temple

Nanhai Guanyin Scenic Area:

1. Nanhai Guanyin

2. Guanyin Dance: Tianwang Hall, Yuantong Hall

Purple Bamboo Forest Scenic Area:

1. Refusing to go to Guanyin Temple: Guanyin Bodhisattva

2. Zizhu Zen Temple: Heavenly King Hall, Yuantong Hall, Reclining Buddha Sakyamuni

Fanyin Cave Scenic Area:

1. Fanyin Cave Temple: The main temple is Guanyin Bodhisattva, and the side hall is the Arhat Hall

2. Fanyin Cave: Mainly dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva, watch Guanyin Bodhisattva appear

3. Shancai Cave: Guanyin, the Goddess of Childbirth. Inside the Shancai Cave are Guanyin Bodhisattva, Shancai Boy, and Medicine Buddha.

Xitian Scenic Area:

1. Yuantong Temple: Guanyin Hall, Bronze Hall

2. Meifu Temple: Main Hall, Alchemy Cave

3. Lingshi Temple: Yuantong Hall

4. Guanyin Cave: Yuantong Hall, Guanyin Hall

Nantianmen Scenic Area:

Daguanpeng: Guanyin Bodhisattva

What is the most effective thing to pray for at Mount Putuo and Mount Luojia?

Putuo Mountain and Luojia Mountain are the most effective places for praying for children, because the white jade Guanyin who delivers children is enshrined in Huiji Temple on Foding Mountain, which is the most suitable place for praying for children

1. Going to Mount Luojia is mainly for worshipping Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, because Mount Luojia is where Avalokitesvara cultivated himself, and the Crystal Palace is where Avalokitesvara appeared. Therefore, when going to Mount Luojia, one must pay homage to Bodhisattva Yin and beg Guanyin for blessings of peace and good fortune.

2. From a distance, Mount Luojia looks like a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva lying peacefully on the Lotus Ocean, with its head, neck, chest, abdomen and feet all clearly visible, so it is known as the "Sleeping Guanyin" and the "Large Reclining Buddha on the Sea".