The Song Emperor spent a considerable amount of resources on this remote yet convenient location for Buddhist communication between the West and China. Records show that over 50 major building were built, including temples; and quite a number of lesser buildings including living quarters and a huge number of pavilions. This was a greater effort and larger complex than any before and possibly since. It is now considered one of the 4 Sacred Mountains of Buddhism (Emai Shan [Benevolence] Wutai Shan [Wisdom], Jiuhua Shan[salvation] & Putuo Shan [compassion])