China's largest Buddhist ashram under construction  

中国最大佛教道场在六祖藏身地怀集奠基

中国最大佛教道场30日在“六祖惠能顿悟之地”广东怀集奠基，项目投资估算12亿元人民币，以“六祖禅宗”宗教场所为主体，配套建设禅宗文化展区。

Zhaoqing (CNS) -- The foundation of what will become China's largest Buddhist ashram was completed on Wednesday, marking the site where Buddha Huineng passed his days in meditation. By completion, the project is expected to cost 1.2 billion yuan (about US$ 188.31 million) and will include an affiliated Zen exhibition zone.

In the township of Huaiji at the intersection of Guangdong, Guangxi and Hunan provinces, the holy man Huineng used to disguise himself as an ordinary person to participate incognito in the daily life of the village, then retreat at nightfall to meditate on a nearby cliff. He lived this double life for 15 years.

Huaiji has collected more than 50 stories about the esteemed monk, built over 30 temples and pavilions in his memory, and named almost 20 places and villages after him.