Shengnan Temple Introduction
Shengnan Temple is the earliest established Buddhist site in the Shuangxi area. In the early days, transportation was inconvenient, making the construction of the temple challenging. It witnessed the efforts of Master Puxing, Master Renfu, and Master Renhui, and was later completed by the fourth abbot, Master Hongxiu. Shengnan Temple consists of two parts: the upper temple and the lower temple. The upper temple was established in the 16th year of the Republic of China, while the lower temple was built in the 29th year. The temple houses statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Medicine Buddha, Sunlight Buddha, Moonlight Buddha, Bodhisattvas, guardian deities, Guanyin, and Kṣitigarbha. The architectural structures within the temple include the Glazed Light Hall, Amitabha Hall, Guanyin Hall, Mahavira Hall, and Kṣitigarbha Hall, each with its own style and characteristics. Surrounded by lush greenery, the environment is tranquil and elegant, where the sound of morning bells and evening drums creates a feeling of being in a different realm. The "Shengsi Bell Sounds," one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Shuangxi" described by poets, is renowned. Visitors can drive directly up from the foot of the mountain, and during the full moon or the Buddha's birthday, the temple is bustling with worshippers.
