Revolving Sutra Repository

建造轉輪經藏^[1]為一種可旋轉之佛經書庫，常見於佛寺。轉動經藏象徵轉動法輪，信眾相信轉動一圈的功德，等同於誦讀其內所有經文。A rotating library for Buddhist scriptures (sutras), commonly found in temples. The act of turning it symbolizes the turning of the Dharma wheel, and one rotation was believed to confer the same merit as reciting all the sutras within.的規制^[2]指官方頒布的建築標準、規範與法則，為《營造法式》之核心內容。Zhì (制): The official system of standards, rules, and methods for construction, central to the purpose of the Yingzao Fashi.是：總高度為二丈^[3]宋代長度單位，一丈約合3.12米，故二丈約為6.24米。A Song Dynasty unit of length, approximately 3.12 meters or 10.24 feet. Thus, 2 zhang is about 6.24 meters.，直徑為一丈六尺^[4]宋代長度單位，一尺約等於31.2厘米。A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 31.2 cm or 1.02 feet.，呈八棱^[5]八角形。這是轉輪藏的典型形狀，象徵佛教的「八正道」。Bā léng (八棱): The octagonal shape is typical for these structures, often symbolizing the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism.形。每一個棱面寬六尺六寸^[6]宋代長度單位，一寸約等於3.12厘米。A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 3.12 cm or 1.23 inches.六分^[7]宋代長度單位，一分約等於3.12毫米。A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 3.12 mm or 0.12 inches.。結構有內外槽柱^[8]指建築內部兩圈承重柱網。「槽」為古建築術語，指一列柱子及其間的開間。Nèi wài cáo zhù (內外槽柱): Refers to the two concentric structural grids of columns. 'Cáo' is an architectural term for a bay or a row of columns.，外圈的帳身柱^[9]構成經藏主體（「帳身」）的柱子，如同帳篷的支架。Zhàng shēn zhù (帳身柱): The columns forming the main 'body' or 'casing' of the repository, analogous to the poles of a tent.上方設有腰檐^[10]指位於塔或樓閣半腰處的屋檐，主要起裝飾作用，用以豐富建築的視覺層次與輪廓。Yāo yán (腰檐): A decorative eave partway up a structure, primarily used to add visual complexity and break up the vertical lines of a tall building.和平坐^[11]圍繞塔身或樓閣的平台式走廊，帶有欄杆，可用於觀景或維修。Píng zuò (平坐): A projecting railed balcony or gallery encircling a storey, used for maintenance or viewing.。平坐之上再建造天宮樓閣^[12]指經藏頂部極盡華麗、模仿天界仙宮的裝飾性閣樓。Tiān gōng lóu gé (天宮樓閣): The highly ornate, decorative pavilions on the top of the structure, meant to evoke the image of palaces in the heavens.，八個面的規制都相同。其各個名件^[13]指《營造法式》中規定的標準化建築構件，如斗、栱、昂等。Míng jiàn (名件): The standardized architectural components defined in the Yingzao Fashi, such as dou (blocks) and gong (bracket arms).的寬度與厚度，都根據每層的高度，以「每尺高若干」的比例累加計算。外圈帳身柱上，製作高一丈二尺的隔科歡門帳帶^[14]一組複雜的裝飾構件。「隔科」指分格裝飾，「歡門」為門形裝飾圖案，「帳帶」則指環繞帳身的水平裝飾帶。Gé kē huān mén zhàng dài (隔科歡門帳帶): A complex decorative assembly. 'Geke' refers to partitioned panels, 'huanmen' is a type of decorative door motif, and 'zhangdai' is the decorative 'belt' around the main body.。帳身外圈柱的斷面，其長邊為其高度與寬度的4.6%，厚度為4%（斷面做成歸瓣造^[15]一種柱身斷面的裝飾作法，將柱子雕刻成花瓣形狀，極富裝飾性。Guī bàn zào (歸瓣造): A decorative treatment where the cross-section of a column is carved into a floral, petal-like shape.）。「隔科版」的長度則跟隨帳柱的內側，其寬度為一寸六分，厚度為一釐^[16]宋代長度單位，一釐約等於0.312毫米。A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 0.312 mm. This indicates extremely fine detail.。

1. 轉輪經藏 (zhuàn lún jīng zàng): 為一種可旋轉之佛經書庫，常見於佛寺。轉動經藏象徵轉動法輪，信眾相信轉動一圈的功德，等同於誦讀其內所有經文。
2. 規制 (guī zhì): 指官方頒布的建築標準、規範與法則，為《營造法式》之核心內容。
3. 丈 (zhàng): 宋代長度單位，一丈約合3.12米，故二丈約為6.24米。
4. 尺 (chǐ): 宋代長度單位，一尺約等於31.2厘米。
5. 八棱 (bā léng): 八角形。這是轉輪藏的典型形狀，象徵佛教的「八正道」。
6. 寸 (cùn): 宋代長度單位，一寸約等於3.12厘米。
7. 分 (fēn): 宋代長度單位，一分約等於3.12毫米。
8. 內外槽柱 (nèi wài cáo zhù): 指建築內部兩圈承重柱網。「槽」為古建築術語，指一列柱子及其間的開間。
9. 帳身柱 (zhàng shēn zhù): 構成經藏主體（「帳身」）的柱子，如同帳篷的支架。
10. 腰檐 (yāo yán): 指位於塔或樓閣半腰處的屋檐，主要起裝飾作用，用以豐富建築的視覺層次與輪廓。
11. 平坐 (píng zuò): 圍繞塔身或樓閣的平台式走廊，帶有欄杆，可用於觀景或維修。
12. 天宮樓閣 (tiān gōng lóu gé): 指經藏頂部極盡華麗、模仿天界仙宮的裝飾性閣樓。
13. 名件 (míng jiàn): 指《營造法式》中規定的標準化建築構件，如斗、栱、昂等。
14. 隔科歡門帳帶 (gé kē huān mén zhàng dài): 一組複雜的裝飾構件。「隔科」指分格裝飾，「歡門」為門形裝飾圖案，「帳帶」則指環繞帳身的水平裝飾帶。
15. 歸瓣造 (guī bàn zào): 一種柱身斷面的裝飾作法，將柱子雕刻成花瓣形狀，極富裝飾性。
16. 釐 (lí): 宋代長度單位，一釐約等於0.312毫米。

The regulation^[2]指官方頒布的建築標準、規範與法則，為《營造法式》之核心內容。Zhì (制): The official system of standards, rules, and methods for construction, central to the purpose of the Yingzao Fashi. for constructing a revolving sutra repository^[1]為一種可旋轉之佛經書庫，常見於佛寺。轉動經藏象徵轉動法輪，信眾相信轉動一圈的功德，等同於誦讀其內所有經文。A rotating library for Buddhist scriptures (sutras), commonly found in temples. The act of turning it symbolizes the turning of the Dharma wheel, and one rotation was believed to confer the same merit as reciting all the sutras within. is as follows: The total height is 2 zhang^[3]宋代長度單位，一丈約合3.12米，故二丈約為6.24米。A Song Dynasty unit of length, approximately 3.12 meters or 10.24 feet. Thus, 2 zhang is about 6.24 meters., and the diameter is 1 zhang and 6 chi^[4]宋代長度單位，一尺約等於31.2厘米。A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 31.2 cm or 1.02 feet., with an octagonal^[5]八角形。這是轉輪藏的典型形狀，象徵佛教的「八正道」。Bā léng (八棱): The octagonal shape is typical for these structures, often symbolizing the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism. shape. Each of the eight faces is 6 chi, 6 cun^[6]宋代長度單位，一寸約等於3.12厘米。A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 3.12 cm or 1.23 inches., and 6 fen^[7]宋代長度單位，一分約等於3.12毫米。A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 3.12 mm or 0.12 inches. wide. The structure has inner and outer rings of columns^[8]指建築內部兩圈承重柱網。「槽」為古建築術語，指一列柱子及其間的開間。Nèi wài cáo zhù (內外槽柱): Refers to the two concentric structural grids of columns. 'Cáo' is an architectural term for a bay or a row of columns.. Upon the outer ring of body columns^[9]構成經藏主體（「帳身」）的柱子，如同帳篷的支架。Zhàng shēn zhù (帳身柱): The columns forming the main 'body' or 'casing' of the repository, analogous to the poles of a tent., a waist-eave^[10]指位於塔或樓閣半腰處的屋檐，主要起裝飾作用，用以豐富建築の視覺層次與輪廓。Yāo yán (腰檐): A decorative eave partway up a structure, primarily used to add visual complexity and break up the vertical lines of a tall building. with a platform^[11]圍繞塔身或樓閣的平台式走廊，帶有欄杆，可用於觀景或維修。Píng zuò (平坐): A projecting railed balcony or gallery encircling a storey, used for maintenance or viewing. is built. Above this platform, celestial palace pavilions^[12]指經藏頂部極盡華麗、模仿天界仙宮的裝飾性閣樓。Tiān gōng lóu gé (天宮樓閣): The highly ornate, decorative pavilions on the top of the structure, meant to evoke the image of palaces in the heavens. are installed, with the regulations for all eight sides being identical. The width and thickness of its named components^[13]指《營造法式》中規定的標準化建築構件，如斗、栱、昂等。Míng jiàn (名件): The standardized architectural components defined in the Yingzao Fashi, such as dou (blocks) and gong (bracket arms). are all calculated proportionally based on the height of each respective tier. On the outer body columns, a geke huanmen zhangdai^[14]一組複雜的裝飾構件。「隔科」指分格裝飾，「歡門」為門形裝飾圖案，「帳帶」則指環繞帳身的水平裝飾帶。Gé kē huān mén zhàng dài (隔科歡門帳帶): A complex decorative assembly. 'Geke' refers to partitioned panels, 'huanmen' is a type of decorative door motif, and 'zhangdai' is the decorative 'belt' around the main body. is made to a height of 1 zhang and 2 chi. The cross-section of these outer columns measures 4.6% of their height and width in length, and 4% in thickness (and is crafted in a petal shape^[15]一種柱身斷面的裝飾作法，將柱子雕刻成花瓣形狀，極富裝飾性。Guī bàn zào (歸瓣造): A decorative treatment where the cross-section of a column is carved into a floral, petal-like shape.). The 'geke ban' (partition board) follows the inner side of the repository columns; its width is 1.6 cun, and its thickness is 1.2 li^[16]宋代長度單位，一釐約等於0.312毫米。A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 0.312 mm. This indicates extremely fine detail..

1. Revolving Sutra Repository (轉輪經藏): A rotating library for Buddhist scriptures (sutras). The rotation symbolizes the turning of the Dharma wheel, and one rotation was believed to confer the same merit as reciting all the sutras within.
2. Regulation (制): The official system of standards, rules, and methods for construction, central to the purpose of the Yingzao Fashi.
3. Zhang (丈): A Song Dynasty unit of length, approximately 3.12 meters or 10.24 feet. Thus, 2 zhang is about 6.24 meters.
4. Chi (尺): A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 31.2 cm or 1.02 feet.
5. Octagonal (八棱): The shape often symbolizes the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism.
6. Cun (寸): A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 3.12 cm or 1.23 inches.
7. Fen (分): A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 3.12 mm or 0.12 inches.
8. Inner and outer rings of columns (內外槽柱): Refers to the two concentric structural grids of columns. 'Cáo' is an architectural term for a bay or a row of columns.
9. Body columns (帳身柱): The columns forming the main 'body' or 'casing' of the repository.
10. Waist-eave (腰檐): A decorative eave partway up a structure, used to add visual complexity.
11. Platform (平坐): A projecting railed balcony or gallery encircling a storey.
12. Celestial palace pavilions (天宮樓閣): Highly ornate, decorative pavilions on the top of the structure, meant to evoke the image of palaces in the heavens.
13. Named components (名件): The standardized architectural components defined in the Yingzao Fashi, such as blocks (dou) and bracket arms (gong).
14. Geke huanmen zhangdai (隔科歡門帳帶): A complex decorative assembly. 'Geke' refers to partitioned panels, 'huanmen' is a type of decorative door motif, and 'zhangdai' is the decorative 'belt' around the main body.
15. Petal shape (歸瓣造): A decorative treatment where the cross-section of a column is carved into a floral, petal-like shape.
16. Li (釐): A Song Dynasty unit, approximately 0.312 mm. This indicates extremely fine detail.