Guanyin Cave, Green Island Introduction
According to legend, during the Qing Dynasty's Jiaqing period, fishermen encountered a disaster at sea and discovered a fireball swaying in the east, so they sailed towards it and successfully returned home. Upon investigation, they found a cave with a stone pillar resembling the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, and thus named the place "Guanyin Cave." The worship of Avalokitesvara here is quite unique, as the Avalokitesvara statue sits facing east on a lotus pedestal, directly turning its back to the worshippers, requiring them to pay homage in the opposite direction. It is worth mentioning that Guanyin Cave does not have a formal temple; it only has simple altars and incense burners, and it is maintained by a management committee composed of the island's residents. Despite this, it is the most important center of faith on Green Island, where islanders come to seek guidance for matters such as marriage, childbirth, or life challenges.
