The research on protection planning of ancestral temple of Sanlun Caotang Temple of Chinese Buddhism in Mount Zhongnan based on ASEB grid analysis

摘要

This paper focuses on the systematical analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Caotang Temple by using ASEB grid analysis. Caotang Temple, situated in Mount Zhongnan, is the ancestral place of Chinese Buddhism Sanlun. It possesses plentiful religious culture resources and shows great value of protection and development. However, it still shows some weaknesses, such as insufficient protection, poor access, lacking features of Buddhism architecture, poor management of entrance space, incomplete service facility etc. Based on ASEB grid analysis and using the example of Caotang Temple, this paper uses the modern architectural concept and space design techniques to highlight the features of religious doctrine of Sanlun, emphasize place spirit, and inherit Buddhist culture.