Haikou Taihua Nunnery

　　   Taihua Nunnery is a Buddhist temple located in Qiongshan District, Haikou City, with a history of over 300 years since its establishment. Due to setbacks during the Cultural Revolution, the current area of the nunnery is only about 400 square meters. In the sole main hall, limited by the height of the structure, the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha lacks a lotus pedestal and is crowded together with the statues of Skanda Bodhisattva, Guanyin Bodhisattva, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on one altar. Additionally, the statues of Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, Sakyamuni Buddha, and Maitreya Buddha are still cramped on the floor, a sight that deeply saddens devotees. The monastics at this sacred site are diligent and uphold upright conduct, which is truly rare in today’s society. As a result, they have attracted countless followers and have been recognized by the government as a “Five-Star Religious Activity Site.”

　　   Since the initial proposal for reconstruction in the early 2000s, it took five years of effort. With strong support from the Haikou Municipal Government, a new site spanning nearly twelve acres was finally selected near Shangxian Village on the left side of Linggui Highway in Meilan District, Haikou City. Over the next five years, despite numerous challenges, a neat monastery with red pillars and long corridors, as well as an elaborately decorated Mahavira Hall, rose from the barren land... Every brick and tile, every corner, embodies the dedication of the Taihua Nunnery community and reflects the power of the Triple Gem. Today, in the spacious and bright chanting hall, hundreds or even thousands of devotees can chant and practice together in comfort. During grand festival celebrations, the site is filled with auspicious joy. The Heavenly King Hall and Scripture Repository are also planned for future completion. All of this will realize the nunnery’s beautiful aspiration of being rebuilt elsewhere and pursuing liberation.

　　   Address: Taihua Nunnery, Linggui Avenue, Meilan District, Haikou City, Hainan Province

　　   Transportation: Take bus No. 73 within Haikou City to get there