Seng Nan Temple Introduction
Shengnan Temple is the earliest established Buddhist temple in the Shuangxi area. In the past, the inconvenient transportation made the construction of the temple challenging. It underwent developments under the guidance of Master Puxing, Master Renfu, and Master Renhui, and the fourth abbot, Master Hongxiu, completed various constructions of the temple. Shengnan Temple consists of two parts: the Upper Temple, established in the 16th year of the Republic of China, and the Lower Temple, built in the 29th year of the Republic of China. The temple enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, Sunlight Buddha, Moonlight Buddha, Bodhisattvas, protective deities, Guanyin, Ksitigarbha, and others. The architectural structures include the Liuli Guang Bao Hall, Amitabha Hall, Guanyin Hall, Mahavira Hall, and Ksitigarbha Hall, each featuring its own style and characteristics. Surrounded by lush greenery, the environment is tranquil and elegant, with the morning bells and evening drums giving a sense of being in a different world. The 'Sound of the Temple Bell' from the "Eight Sceneries of Shuangxi," as described by poets, is renowned far and wide. Visitors can drive directly up from the foot of the mountain, and during the full moon and Buddha’s birthday, the temple is bustling with devotees.
