Pushou Temple
普寿寺
The largest nunnery on Mount Wutai, home to the Mount Wutai Nuns' Buddhist Academy; its grand, orderly buildings offer a pure, contemplative atmosphere.
Pushou Temple is located in the Yanglin Street area in the northern part of Taihuai Town. It is the largest nunnery (bhikkhuni) on Mount Wutai and the site of the Mount Wutai Nuns' Buddhist Academy, with a large resident community of nuns. The temple was extensively rebuilt after the 1990s, and its halls are magnificent, its layout orderly, and its courtyards clean and quiet, especially solemn during morning and evening chanting. When visiting, dress modestly, keep quiet, and avoid disturbing practitioners; some areas are not open to the public. A scenic area entry ticket for Mount Wutai is required (subject to the official announcement). It is close to Bodhisattva Summit and Xiantong Temple and can be reached on foot.
Opening hours
About 6:00 am–5:00 pm (check temple notices)
Nearby sights
- Yuanzhao Temple
- Pusading Temple
- Luohou Temple
- Xiantong Temple
- Tayuan Temple & Great White Pagoda
- Wuye Temple (Wanfo Pavilion)
- Bishan Temple
- Shuxiang Temple