法鼓山之美IIThe Beauty of Dharma Drum Mountain法華之美‧溪流之美The Beauty of the Lotus Bell and Streams一進入法鼓山世界佛教教育園區,便能感受到人間淨土的力量。每一處都充滿悠然禪味,每一步都讓人感到安心自在,可以靜觀天地萬物的蓬勃生機,體驗清淨心靈,這便是最自然的境教陶冶。Enter the Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education, where you can feel the power of a pure land on earth. Where every inch of ground is infused with the flavor of Chan, and every step brings peace and ease. Contemplate the vitality of nature, and experience a purity of soul, in the most natural environment for personal learning and cultivation.1.法華之美The Beauty of the Lotus Bell矗立在法鼓山的法華鐘,是整部《法華經》的縮影,融合了古今名家的書法和繪畫藝術,堪稱傳統工藝與現代科技的完美結合,古樸莊重,不僅是法鼓山的鎮山之寶,也是世界級的藝術創作作品。Situated on Dharma Drum Mountain, the Lotus Bell, cast with the entire text of the Lotus Sutra, features calligraphy and painting by prominent artists in a perfect marriage of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. Simple and dignified, it is a treasure of Dharma Drum Mountain and a world-class work of art. 2.溪流之美Beauty of the Streams法鼓山園區有法印溪和曹源溪雙溪環抱,匯流成龍溪,淙淙溪水,終年不竭。法鼓山不但以護岸工程保護山林野溪,並巧用溪流沖刷而下的石塊布置園區,形成渾然天成美景。無論是聽溪、觀瀑、賞水、經行、禪坐,都是體驗生活禪味的絕佳場景。The Dharma Drum Mountain complex is surrounded by the sound of Fayin Stream and Caoyuan Stream, which converge to form Dragon Stream. Dharma Drum Mountain has preserved the forest and streams with a river-bank protection project, and used stones washed down by the streams to create a beautifully natural and scenic landscape. Whether listening to the stream, watching the waterfalls, admiring the water, or sitting in meditation on a rock, the complex is an ideal environment to experience Chan in daily life.
【法鼓山之美DVD】The Beauty of Dharma Drum Mountain法鼓山世界佛教教育園區,自然景觀與人文建築相互融合,每一處景觀、每一方建設,都是深度的人文精神與心靈環保的實踐。期望透過影像的導覽,分享法鼓山自然與人文之美,並體驗法鼓山境教中無盡的禪味。At Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education, natural landscape and man-made architecture integrate in harmony. Every scenery and every setting reveal the spirit of humanities and the protection of spiritual environment. With this video guide, we share with you the center’s natural environment and humanistic beauty and hope that you will experience the flavor of Chan emanating from all corners of this setting.內含二段影片:1.【建築之美】單元長度:15分50秒The Beauty of Architecture 山林間隱隱浮現的青灰與赭紅,妝點著北海岸原生的灌木林、百合花叢與溪水活泉。法鼓山的建築群,簡潔優雅、清新開闊。它的每一磚、每一瓦,都包含著尊重生命的心意,它與大自然共生息,它是人間的淨土。With the blue-gray and reddish brown colors emerging in the midst of the mountains and decorating the bushes, lily groves, and sparkling streams, the architecture is simple, yet elegant, refreshing, and expansive. Every brick and tile of the construct signifies the notion of reverence for life, harmony with nature, and the groundwork of establishing a pure land on earth.2.【佛像之美】單元長度:16分13秒 The Beauty of Buddha Images佛像之美,不僅在於其藝術價值,更在於它能讓觀者生起對佛法的信心、領悟佛菩薩的慈悲願力。法鼓山的佛菩薩垂目含笑,彷彿在溫柔地聆聽著眾生的煩惱和願望。古樸的造型,或立或坐,無不莊嚴。佛前的人們,不知不覺中將身心安定了下來,世界也美麗了起來……。The beauty of Buddha images are not only merely about the art works value, but also an inspiration serve to evoke in thefor viewers to give rise to the faith in the Dharma, enabling them to relate to and to feel compassionate vows of Buddhas and bodhisattvas’ compassion and vows. The images of Buddhas and bodhisattvas at Dharma Drum Mountain, with their eyes cast down and, smiling, represent manifest their tenderness tender heart in hearing the afflictions and wishes from all sentient beings. Modest and simple, Either standing or sitting, the modest and simple images radiate majesty and solemnness, enabling visitors to calm down theirthe body and mind of all visitors.