The tree trunks are absolutely massive. It is more a work of art than Buddhist work. Or probably both. It is made up of 38 wooden rectangular beams or obelisks varying in height from 8-to-10 metres in the shape of a figure eight to represent infinity. Each obelisk bears a portion of the centuries-old Heart Sutra, which is written in traditional Chinese characters.
This unique attraction is based on calligraphy by the renowned Chinese scholar, Professor Jao Tsung-I who first saw the Heart Sutra at Mount Taishan in Shandong in 1980. This inspired him to do a calligraphy of the prayer. Once this masterpiece was completed, Professor Jao presented it to the people of Hong Kong in 2002. The outdoor exhibit is in the form of a figure eight to symbolise the idea of immeasurable splendour and infinity. The topmost obelisk has no inscription to exemplify the idea of "Emptiness". The location and height of each of the timber obelisks has been carefully planned in order to fit into the natural landscape.
One of the amazing views from the Wisdom Path, looking across the mountains of Lantau Island and the smaller islands in the sea beyond.
![Lantau Island [11]](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-DvZTBtS/0/L/i-DvZTBtS-L.jpg)
![Lantau Island [12]](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-x6B8n28/0/L/i-x6B8n28-L.jpg)
![Lantau Island [13]](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vw2WGdC/0/L/i-vw2WGdC-L.jpg)