XISHUANGBANNA, China, Feb. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Jointly hosted by the People's Government of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Provincial Buddhist Association, Institute of World Religions of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and sponsored by Wanda Xishuangbanna International Resort, the 1st International Summit of Theravada Buddhism & Enthronement Ceremony of Phrakhruba and Phrasomdet is to be held from February 17 to 19 in Wanda Xishuangbanna International Resort.
This is the first international summit of Theravada Buddhism held in China. Eminent monks and major Buddhism organizations from more than 10 countries will attend this event themed at "Benefiting Mankind with Mercy, Achieving Common Prosperity by Peace". The event is aimed at carrying forward the spirit of peace of Buddhism, promoting the international cultural communication and cooperation of Theravada Buddhism, and better serving the strategic construction of "One Belt and One Road". During the summit, the eminent monks from various countries will not only preform a blessing ceremony and chanting for blessings at Dai Show Theater Area and Wanda Plaza of Wanda Xishuangbanna International Resort, but also plant a pipal at the Pagoda of Wanda Vista Resort Xishuangbanna, and chant for blessings in the Pagoda to commemorate the friendship between China and Southeast Asian countries.
As the venue of this summit, Wanda Vista Resort Xishuangbanna (Click here for 360 degree panoramic experience) has just been elected as one of the "2015 Top 10 Global Resorts" by Designboom, a famous design website of Italy. It is the only Chinese hotel on the list. The overall landscape and design of the hotel follow the theme of "Buddhist meditation". Filled with the elegance of Buddhist countries as well as the magnificence of modern design, the hotel gives full play to the features of the natural tropical rain forest in Xishuangbanna and the minority culture and customs. The hotel is well arranged on the hillside, with 151 deluxe and elegant villas scattered in the forest like stars. You will see a full pond of lotuses upon entering the hotel, which highlights the solemn golden pagoda. Every detail shows great originality. In the hotel, guests will feel as if they are walking in a palace of arts. The Pagoda is located inside the hotel, integrating the element of lotus in its overall design. The surrounding "five kinds of trees and six kinds of flowers" related to Theravada Buddhism will remove your fickleness and distracting thoughts and bring you into another world.
Buddhist Meditation, a Journey for Blessings
While the northern areas are still suffering bitter coldness in February, Xishuangbanna has already been enjoying bright sun and spring blossoms. Why not come here for a journey for blessings with family right after Spring Festival, to make the best wishes for the New Year? Wanda Vista Resort Xishuangbanna has prepared a villa package for the "journey for blessings". All the guests can enjoy delicious vegetarian meals and receive the traditional gift carrying the best wishes of Dai people, the palm-leaf scripture.
Multiple privileges for booking the room package of "Buddhist Meditation, a Journey for Blessings":
For more information or booking, please call: +86-0691-8397-7777
About Wanda Vista Hotels & Resorts
Wanda Vista is the upscale five-star hotel brand of Wanda Hotels & Resorts. Designed for guests who demand that little extra from life, the hotel provides a unique atmosphere of Chinese culture and art whilst offering inspired, intuitive service with oriental charm. By the end of 2016, there will be a total of 16 Wanda Vista Hotels open for business. By the end of 2020, there will be 31 Wanda Vista Hotels around the world, including: Wanda Vista Hotels in London, Chicago, Sydney and on the Golden Coast in Australia.
About Wanda Hotels and Resorts
Wanda Hotels and Resorts is an international luxury hotel management company integrating hotel owner, operation and marketing, dedicated to providing profound experience of Chinese culture and considerate guest services to global travelers. Under the group there is the four-star hotel brand Wanda Jin, five-star hotel brand Wanda Realm, super five-star hotel brand Wanda Vista and top luxury hotel brand Wanda Reign. By the end of 2016, Wanda will have 98 high-end five-star hotels in China, including 41 hotels and resorts under the management of over a dozen international hotel brands, and 57 hotels of the four self-owned brands, including Wanda Jin, which is set to open in 2016. By the end of 2020, Wanda Hotels and Resorts will own and manage over 160 hotels around the world, including Wanda Vista Hotels in London, Chicago, Sydney and Gold Coast. The "Wanda Club" loyalty program is also under the unified management of the group. For more information or booking, please visit http://www.wandahotels.com.
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