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Putuo Mountain Haiyin Pond (Lotus Pond)

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Haiyin Pond is located in front of the mountain gate of Putuo Temple, also known as the "Release Pond" or "Lotus Pond." Originally a pond where Buddhist devotees released living creatures, it was later planted with lotus flowers, hence the name "Lotus Pond." "Haiyin" is the name of a Buddhist meditative state, symbolizing how the sea can gather waters from countless rivers, and the Buddha’s wisdom, profound and serene, reflects all phenomena in the universe. An ancient stone bridge lies across the rippling water, and in the distance…

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Haiyin Pond is located in front of the mountain gate of Putuo Temple, also known as the "Release Pond" or "Lotus Pond." Originally a pond where Buddhist devotees released living creatures, it was later planted with lotus flowers, hence the name "Lotus Pond." "Haiyin" is the name of a Buddhist meditative state, symbolizing how the sea can gather waters from countless rivers, and the Buddha’s wisdom, profound and serene, reflects all phenomena in the universe. An ancient stone bridge lies across the rippling water, with an ancient temple standing majestically in the distance, exuding both solemn grandeur and delicate charm.

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Within the Putuo Mountain Scenic Area, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province