Introduction to the library of Zhongtai Zen Temple: The library of Zhongtai Zen Temple is located behind the first floor of the main body. It is an important place for the public to delve into the scripture collection and study scriptures. At present, the collection of books totals about 30,000 volumes. In addition to collecting Buddhist classics and books, it also collects a wide range of books on literature, history, philosophy and art. The library is equipped with diversified and multi-functional spaces such as public reading area, magazine area, personal research room, computer inquiry area, transcription room, and book waiting area. In terms of book collection, the museum is particularly committed to the collection and maintenance of the Buddhist Tripitaka. The "Tibetan Tripitaka" contains the original woodcut edition of the Qianlong Tripitaka, the "Long Tibetan", the Ming edition of the "Jiaxing Tibetan", and the Song edition of the "Tibetan Tripitaka". There are fifteen versions of the Tibetan scriptures, including the Qisha Zang, the Chinese Tripitaka, the Pali Tibet, the Yongle Northern Tibet, and the Hongwu Nan Tibet, which are among the most complete collections of Buddhist Tripitaka in the world.

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