Jishigong Temple Introduction
The main temple was originally built on the site of "Pa-zai Hill," where there existed a temple dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva, named "Tongshan Temple." In the 17th year of the Republic of China, a local devotee named Huang Ahai, due to his practice of spirit writing, added three deities to Tongshan Temple: Guansheng Emperor, Fuyou Emperor, and Siming Zhenjun. Huang then performed a spirit writing procedure in the temple, helping people in need. Over time, the temple became a place for local believers seeking answers to their questions, cures for diseases, and fulfilling their wishes, with remarkable efficacy. In the 24th year of the Republic of China, Tongshan Temple was unfortunately destroyed in the Taiwan earthquakes. At that time, the villagers were also affected by the natural disaster and were unable to care for themselves, fearing that the deities would have nowhere to reside. Thus, the statue of Guanyin was temporarily placed in a makeshift tent, while the statues of Guansheng Emperor and the three other deities were respectfully enshrined in Huang Ahai's private residence to continue helping the people. From then on, the three deities stayed in Huang’s residence, where a separate spirit writing hall was established to demonstrate divine power and provide protection to the community, with the title "Jishi" personally chosen by Guansheng Emperor, highlighting the main purpose of the hall to benefit the world, ensure peace for the people, and mitigate disasters and misfortunes.
