Jiuhuashan Dizang Temple Introduction
The flourishing Jiu Hua Shan Dizang An! Jiu Hua Shan Dizang An, formerly known as "Jia Yi Bei Yue Dian Dizang Wang - Jiu Hua Shan Dizang An," is primarily dedicated to the worship of Dizang Bodhisattva in the main hall, while the Daxiong Baodian enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha. In the front yard, there are the Taisui Hall and Wenchang Hall; the Great Compassion Hall enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva, the Amitabha Hall enshrines Amitabha Buddha, and the Yaoshi Hall enshrines Yaoshi Buddha. On the top floor, the Da Yuan Hall is dedicated to the four revered Na Mo Da Yuan Dizang Wang Bodhisattva. The statue of the town's guardian, Dizang Wang Bodhisattva, is said to be the creation of the master of Jiaozhi ceramics, Ye Wang. It is solemn, compassionate, and has a significant divine grace that often manifests to help people, protect the community, and ensure citizens' safety, making it the most important center of faith. The annual ceremonies include the Shangyuan Festival, the Zhongyuan Festival, and the Xiaoyuan Festival, each attracting tens of thousands of participants, demonstrating its immense popularity. Jiu Hua Shan Dizang An is prosperous and often conducts charitable relief activities, aiding all beings and comforting the hearts of the people. The statue of Dizang Wang Bodhisattva and the ten Yama kings in the temple are ancient relics of great value. Historical Fact: The golden statue of Dizang Wang Bodhisattva was brought to Taiwan by a benefactor during the late Ming Dynasty and was officially enshrined at its current location in the 36th year of Kangxi (1697), lasting over three hundred years to this day. In the 56th year of Kangxi (1717), the Northern Route garrison commander You Chonggong built the temple, and in the 25th year of Qianlong (1760), county magistrate Li Tan expanded it, gradually giving it some scale. After several renovations, it was rebuilt in the 60th year of the Republic of China into a seven-story lotus treasure hall.
