Pure Land on Earth - Tianshui Manshu Temple

Jingtu Temple, also known as Manshu Temple, is located in the southeast of Tianshui City, Gansu Province, adjacent to the Maijishan Grottoes, one of the four major grottoes in China. Jingtu Temple, together with nearby natural attractions such as Xianren Cliff, Shimen, and Qu Creek, forms a nationally renowned scenic area. Since the late Tang Dynasty and early Song Dynasty, Jingtu Temple has undergone several name changes, including 'Jigu Temple,' 'Kyoto Temple,' and 'Jingtu Temple.' In 1971, Jingtu Temple was completely demolished, and all the steles and inscriptions disappeared. Starting in the 1980s, the monks of Jingtu Temple raised funds from various sources to restore and expand the temple. Today, it has become a grand architectural complex with three meditation courtyards. Jingtu Temple is located in the Houchuan area behind Xianren Cliff, surrounded by mountains. The valley is filled with towering pines, and the mountain wind creates waves of pine sounds, earning it the name 'Pure Land Pine Waves,' one of the ten scenic spots of Qinzhou. The main buildings of Jingtu Temple are predominantly in Tibetan red, with red walls, beams, and pillars, ochre-colored glazed tiles, and small areas of either elegant or bright wood carvings and paintings. The white stone steps, railings, and retaining walls create a grand, solemn, and peaceful Buddhist cultural atmosphere. The eighteen peaks surrounding Manshu Jingtu Temple form the unique local landscape known as 'Eighteen Arhats Worshiping Manjushri.' Each Arhat peak resembles a lotus petal; all eighteen green peaks face the main peak of Manjushri, showcasing the natural wonder of 'Green Sea and Precious Lotus.'