中国顶级佛教圣地~世界最高的弥勒大佛！台湾大师题名“人间弥勒”！宁波雪窦寺-蒋介石故里-溪口古镇|中国建筑奇观漫步旅游

中国顶级佛教圣地~世界最高的弥勒大佛！台湾大师题名“人间弥勒”！宁波雪窦寺-蒋介石故里-溪口古镇|中国建筑奇观漫步旅游

Xuedou Temple is located in Xuedou Mountain, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China. It is a landmark attraction in Xikou Scenic Area. It was first built during the Taikang period of the Western Jin Dynasty (280-289 AD) and was originally named “Waterfall Courtyard”. In the first year of Huichang in the Tang Dynasty (841 AD), it was expanded into Shifang Zen Courtyard. During the Chunyou period of the Southern Song Dynasty, it was listed as one of the “Five Mountains and Ten Temples” of Buddhism. In the Ming Dynasty, it was listed as one of the “Ten Temples and Five Courts of Zen Buddhism in the World”. As the fundamental dojo of Maitreya in Chinese Buddhism, its status originated from the legend that Budai Monk (Maitreya incarnation) preached here in the late Tang and Five Dynasties. In 2008, it was officially recognized by the Buddhist Association of China as one of the five famous Buddhist mountains, on par with Putuo Mountain and Wutai Mountain. The existing building complex was rebuilt during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. The central axis retains the Heavenly King Hall, Maitreya Hall, and the Main Hall. Among them, the Main Hall has cypress column bases from the Yuan Dynasty and stone carvings from the Ming Dynasty . As the dojo of Maitreya Buddha, Xuedou Temple takes the culture of Budai Monk (Maitreya incarnation) as its core. The temple enshrines the world’s tallest bronze sitting The Maitreya Buddha (total height of 56.74 meters) holds a cloth bag in his left hand and a Buddhist rosary in his right hand, symbolizing “joy on earth”. The Buddha is based on the monk Budai and was named “Maitreya on Earth” by Master Hsing Yun from Taiwan, implying that “one must become a Buddha on earth”. The Buddha was cast with more than 500 tons of tin bronze, and its interior was reinforced with a thousand-ton steel frame, connecting it to the mountain’s rock foundation. The total investment of the Maitreya Buddha was 500 million yuan. The project was approved in 2005 and completed in November 2008, which took three years. The block casting and welding technology was used, and the Buddha’s hand can accommodate 20 people standing. The surface anti-oxidation treatment can ensure that it will not rust for a thousand years. The Buddha is located at an altitude of 369 meters on the back mountain of Xuedou Mountain, with a 660-meter “Future Avenue” paved in front. The bronze statues of the Eight Great Ming Kings and the Six Offering Bodhisattvas are arranged on both sides, showing the complete narrative of Maitreya’s transformation from Tushita Heaven to the human world. Xuedou Temple has both religious status and cultural tourism value. It is not only a Zen holy place, but also a landmark attraction in Ningbo. Its unique identity as a “Maitreya temple” attracts believers and tourists from home and abroad. The adult ticket price for Xuedou Temple is 90 yuan. If you want to climb to the top and touch the Buddha’s feet, you need to buy a 20 yuan ticket. Xikou Town is located in Fenghua District, Ningbo City, at the foot of Siming Mountain and on the bank of Shanxi River. It is a landscape ancient town on the southern wing of Xuedou Mountain. During the Republic of China period, it became the political center of eastern Zhejiang due to the rise of the Chiang family. As the hometown of Chiang Kai-shek and Chiang Ching-kuo, father and son, it preserves Wuling Gate, Wenchang Pavilion and other historical sites of the Republic of China. Among them, Yutai Salt Shop (the birthplace of Chiang Kai-shek) was built by Chiang Zhaocong during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. The existing buildings retain the three-courtyard layout and the “front shop and back house” business characteristics. Wuling School was founded by Chiang Kai-shek in 1929. It adopts a combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles. It is now a provincial cultural relic protection unit, and the Chiang’s former residence complex is listed as a key cultural relic protection unit in China. The Republic of China style street in Xikou Ancient Town retains bluestone slabs and horse head wall buildings, taro heads and thousand layers of Special snacks such as cakes have been passed down for a hundred years . In 2019, it was selected as one of the “Top 1,000 Towns with Comprehensive Strength in the Country”, becoming a pearl town in Zhejiang that integrates historical culture and ecological tourism. Chiang Kai-shek, a native of Xikou, Fenghua, Zhejiang, is an important political and military figure in modern China . He studied military in Japan in his early years, and later followed Sun Yat-sen to participate in the revolution. In 1924, he served as the principal of the Whampoa Military Academy and trained a large number of Kuomintang military and political talents. During the Northern Expedition, he led the army to unify China, and in 1927 launched the “April 12” coup to establish the Nanjing National Government. During the War of Resistance Against Japan, he served as the supreme commander of the Chinese theater and led the war against Japan. After the Kuomintang retreated to Taiwan in 1949, he continued to serve as the “President of the Republic of China” and promoted land reform and economic construction. Chiang Kai-shek’s life was full of controversy. He had both anti-Japanese achievements and criticism of his dictatorship. His hometown, Xikou Town, retains many historical sites such as Chiang’s former residence, making it an important place for studying the history of the Republic of China.

雪窦寺位于中国浙江省宁波市的雪窦山，是溪口风景区的地标景点，始建于西晋太康年间（280-289年），初名”瀑布院”，唐代会昌元年（841年）扩建为十方禅院，南宋淳祐年间位列佛教”五山十刹”之一，明代跻身”天下禅宗十刹五院”。作为汉传佛教弥勒根本道场，其地位源于唐末五代布袋和尚（弥勒化身）在此弘法的传说，2008年被中国佛教协会正式认定为五大佛教名山之一，与普陀山、五台山等齐名。现存建筑群为清代光绪年间重建，中轴线保留天王殿、弥勒殿、大雄宝殿等，其中大雄宝殿存有元代柏木柱础与明代石雕。
作为弥勒佛的道场，雪窦寺以布袋和尚（弥勒化身）文化为核心。寺内供奉全球最高青铜坐姿弥勒大佛（总高56.74米），左手提布袋、右手握佛珠，象征“人间欢喜”，大佛以布袋和尚为原型，由台湾星云大师题名”人间弥勒”，寓意”成佛必在人间”。大佛用500余吨锡青铜铸造，内部以千吨钢架加固，与山体岩基连为一体。弥勒大佛总投资5亿元，2005年立项，2008年11月竣工，历时3年之久，采用分块铸造焊接技术，佛手可容纳20人站立，表面抗氧化处理可保千年不锈，大佛坐落于雪窦山后山海拔369米处，前方铺设660米”未来大道”，两侧排列八大明王铜像与六供养菩萨，展现弥勒从兜率天到人间应化的完整叙事。
雪窦寺兼具宗教地位与文旅价值，既是禅宗圣地，也是宁波标志性景点，其“弥勒道场”的独特身份吸引着海内外信众与游客。

溪口镇位于浙江省宁波市奉化区，地处四明山麓、剡溪之畔，是长三角南翼的山水古镇。民国时期因蒋氏家族兴起成为浙东政治中心，作为蒋介石、蒋经国父子的故里，这里保存着武岭门、文昌阁等民国史迹，其中玉泰盐铺（蒋介石出生地）为清代光绪年间蒋肇聪所建，现存建筑保留三合院格局与”前店后宅”商号特色。武岭学校由蒋介石于1929年创办，采用中西合璧建筑风格，现为省级文保单位，蒋氏故居建筑群被列为中国重点文物保护单位。溪口古镇内民国风情街保留青石板路与马头墙建筑，芋艿头、千层饼等特色小吃传承百年。2019年入选”全国综合实力千强镇”，成为融历史人文与生态旅游于一体的浙江明珠小镇。

蒋介石，浙江奉化溪口人，中国近代重要政治军事人物。早年留学日本学习军事，后追随孙中山参加革命，1924年出任黄埔军校校长，培养了大批国民党军政人才。北伐战争期间率军统一中国，1927年发动”四一二”政变建立南京国民政府。抗战时期任中国战区最高统帅，领导对日作战。1949年国民党败退台湾后，继续担任”中华民国总统”，推行土地改革和经济建设。其一生充满争议，既有抗日功绩，也有独裁统治的批评。家乡溪口镇保留着蒋氏故居等众多历史遗迹，成为研究民国史的重要场所。

00:00 Tour Preview 精彩预览
01:42 Xuedou Temple Square 雪窦寺广场
05:02 Great Mercy Gate 大慈门
07:20 Qianfu Pavilion‌ 千福阁
13:06 Liberation Pond 放生池
15:50 Hall of Great Compassion and Mani 大慈摩尼之殿
21:04 Longhua Square‌ 龙华广场
24:41 Big Buddha Stairs 大佛阶梯
28:55 ‌Vajra-pestle Square 金刚杵广场
34:27 Buddha Base Hall 大佛基座大厅
40:42 Clutch the Buddha’s Feet 抱佛脚祈福
46:16 Internal Structure of the Buddha Statue 佛像内部结构
47:13 Lotus Throne 大佛莲花宝座
50:39 Vegetarian Noodle House 素面馆
51:51 Buddhist Artifact Distribution Center 法物流通处
52:38 Garden of Brocaded Reflections 锦镜池花园
55:15 Xikou Town 溪口镇~蒋介石故里
57:06 Xikou Old Street 溪口老街
01:05:01 Wuling School 武岭学校
01:08:22 Wuling Gate 武岭门