Cihui Pavilion

　　Introduction       Cihui Pavilion, anciently known as Zhusha Hermitage, was originally Fahai Temple. During the Jiajing era (1522–1566) of the Ming Dynasty, Taoist priest Xuanyang resided here and inscribed the plaque “Buyun Pavilion.” In the 34th year of the Wanli reign (1606), Monk Pumen arrived and converted it into Fahai Buddhist Monastery. Emperor Shenzong bestowed upon it the title “Protectorate State Cihui Temple,” and the Empress Dowager gifted Buddhist scriptures, statues, kasayas, alms bowls, and other items, ushering in its most prosperous period. It was once the foremost Buddhist monastery in both Huizhou and Xuancheng prefectures. Renowned monk and founder of the Xin’an painting school, Jian Jiang (Hongren), and master of traditional Chinese painting, Shi Tao, both once lived here. The temple was later destroyed. Some of the original buildings remain and were repurposed into a guesthouse after the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Nearby lies Hensha Ridge, atop which stands Miaozhi Pavilion. Behind Jinsha Ridge is Limating, where one can view the large cliff inscriptions on Limafeng Peak: “Reining in the Horse, Empties the East Sea; Ascending High, Gazes Upon Peace” in ten characters.     The present-day Cihui Pavilion has been converted into the Huangshan Museum, with its plaque inscribed by –.     

　　 Huangshan City, Anhui Province