Avatamsaka Sutra Pagoda

Avatamsaka Sutra Pagoda

Avatamsaka Sutra Pagoda: It was built in 1924 on the premises of the old Sizhao Pavilion. The pagoda was in octagonal, and with eleven floors, every two of which were carved cornices, eaves and hung bells. Buddha was carved on the eight sides of the upper eighth floor, and the ninth and tenth floors were carved with Diamond Sutra written by Jin Nong; the eleventh floor was carved Avatamsaka Sutra written by ZhouChengde, and "Inscription of Xiling Avatamsaka Sutra Engraving" by Hong Yi.