Zhizhe Pagoda Temple (Zhenjue Temple)
真觉寺
The stupa complex of Master Zhiyi, founder of the Tiantai school, which houses a Sui dynasty stupa containing his remains; a pilgrimage site for Tiantai devotees.
Zhizhe Pagoda Temple, also known as Zhenjue Temple, stands on Yindi Ridge north of Guoqing Temple. After Master Zhiyi passed away in 597 (the 17th year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui dynasty), his disciples built a pagoda here to house his remains. The Pagoda of Master Zhiyi's Body in the main hall is the heart of the complex. Although the temple is modest in size, it holds a special place in Tiantai Buddhism, and devotees from Japan and South Korea often come to pay their respects. It can be visited on the mountain road to Huading and Shiliang. Entry is free, and a visit takes about 40 minutes. Please do not take photos or make noise inside the hall.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Gaoming Temple
- Guoqing Temple
- Tongbai Palace
- Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall
- Chicheng Mountain
- Qiongtai Fairy Valley
- Jigong's Former Residence
- Zhexi Old Street