Zhenshan Chanlin

　　   Currently, the temple complex has expanded to over 18,000 square meters, with a built-up area of more than 10,000 square meters. The temple houses over 70 structures including Buddha halls, dining halls, and guest rooms, among which there are nine Buddha halls and 100 Buddha statues. The Mazu Pavilion, funded by worshippers from southern Jiangsu, is uniquely designed, making Zhenshan Chanlin the first temple in our province dedicated to the worship of the goddess Mazu. With the attention of municipal leaders, the surrounding environment has also been developed, equipped with complete water, electricity, and communication facilities. It can accommodate over 100 people for meals at the same time. A new gravel road and parking lot have been constructed from Provincial Highway 314 to the temple, ensuring convenient transportation. Worshippers from Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, and other places come here in an endless stream to pay their respects.

　　   Zhenshan Chanlin is currently an approved development temple by the Dangtu County Government, and Ma'anshan City has listed it as one of the city's tourist attractions.

　　   Zhenshan Chanlin is under the jurisdiction of the Dangtu County Religious Affairs Bureau and is managed by the Zhenshan Chanlin Management Committee.

　　   At the dawn of the 21st century in the year 2000, Zhenshan Chanlin invested 2 million yuan to construct a new Mahavira Hall. Construction began in April 2002 and was completed in April 2004. The hall stands 18 meters tall with a floor area of 500 square meters, exuding grandeur and majesty. It is currently the largest hall in the Ma'anshan area. Now, the scale and magnificence of Zhenshan Chanlin have surpassed its historical peak.

　　   The future plans for Zhenshan Chanlin include a feasible construction blueprint. To the left and right of the newly built Mahavira Hall, it is planned to construct the Grand Vow Hall and the Great Compassion Hall. Further extending along the mountain, grand structures such as the Dharma Hall, Amitabha Hall, and the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda will be built. The Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda is preliminarily designed to have 9 floors and stand 30 meters tall. In the near future, Zhenshan Chanlin will greet worshippers from all over the country with the renewed splendor of a Zen Buddhist monastic complex, making new contributions to the promotion of Buddhism.

　　   Regular activities at Zhenshan Chanlin include "Bell Ringing," "Pilgrimage," "Guanyin Assembly," "Buddha Recitation," and "Seven-Day Buddha Chanting Session."