Knowra Mount Emei Mount Emei Mount Emei is a mountain in Sichuan, China, revered as one of Chinese Buddhism’s Four Sacred Mountains and known for its temples, pilgrimage routes, and biodiversity.
Samantabhadra : A bodhisattva associated with practice and vows, especially revered at Mount Emei. Mount Emei is traditionally regarded as Samantabhadra’s earthly residence.
Baoguo Temple : A Buddhist temple at the foot of Mount Emei in Sichuan, China. It serves as a major entrance point to the mountain’s temple landscape.
Vertical zonation : The change in climate and ecological communities with increasing elevation. Mount Emei’s steep rise creates distinct habitat zones over a short distance.
Sichuan : A province in southwestern China with the provincial capital Chengdu. Mount Emei lies in Sichuan’s southwest, within its mountainous landscapes.
Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism : A group of four Chinese mountains associated with major bodhisattvas and Buddhist pilgrimage. Mount Emei is the sacred mountain associated with Samantabhadra in this group.
Wannian Temple : A Buddhist temple on Mount Emei, known for its bronze statue of Samantabhadra riding an elephant. Its image makes the mountain’s Samantabhadra association tangible.
Biodiversity hotspot : A region with exceptional concentrations of endemic species facing substantial habitat loss. Mount Emei’s varied habitats support many species, including local endemics.
Emei City : A county-level city in Sichuan, China, situated near Mount Emei. The city provides the closest urban setting for access to the mountain.
Mount Wutai : A mountain in Shanxi, China, associated with the bodhisattva Manjushri and Buddhist pilgrimage. It is another of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains, with a distinct bodhisattva tradition.
Golden Summit : A high summit area of Mount Emei containing temples and the large Samantabhadra statue. Pilgrimage routes culminate at this prominent sacred destination.
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