Pavilion of Master Wujì

Pavilion of Master Wujì

The Pavilion of Master Wujì is a square hall built of stone in imitation of wooden structures, featuring no beams. It measures 7.8 meters in length, 6.8 meters in width, and over 10 meters in height. Facing south, its exterior resembles the Chinese character "介". The pavilion roof is a single-eave, four-cornered spire roof with upturned eaves and corners. The ridges are adorned with figures and mythical beasts, while the top is carved with an unopened lotus bud—each element showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Inside, there is an eight-sided, five-tiered stone pagoda engraved with cloud patterns and floral designs, in which Master Wujì is buried. The pavilion roof has a domed shape, with a central round floral pattern and 16 cloud-pattern bracket sets (dougong) along the inner eaves. Excluding the four corner sets, there are three brackets on each side. The wall between niches features hollow-carved scrolling clouds, each adorned with a bodhisattva representing one of Master Wujì’s twelve disciples (eleven of which still remain). The bodhisattvas wear monk robes, each with a unique expression, all facing the stone pagoda to highlight the main feature. To emphasize its importance and grandeur, the entire Pavilion of Master Wujì is covered by a large temple hall with a triple-layered wooden bracket structure. The grand hall stands majestically, forming a layout where the pagoda is within the Pavilion, and the Pavilion is within the Temple Hall. Approximately 2 meters to the left of the temple hall lies a Ming dynasty stele on each side, recording the history of Mumen Temple and an account of Master Wujì. Behind the temple is the Mahavira Hall, built against the mountain with an imposing presence.