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 was developed with the efforts of Master Puxing, Master Renfu, and Master Renhui, and later completed by the fourth abbot, Master Hongxiu. Shengnan Temple is divided into Upper Temple and Lower Temple; the Upper Temple was founded in the 16th year of the Republic of China, while the Lower Temple was built in the 29th year. The temple enshrines the Shakyamuni Buddha, the Medicine Buddha, the Sun Buddha, the Moon Buddha, Bodhisattvas, protective deities, Guanyin, and Kshitigarbha, among others. The structures within the temple complex include the Glazed Light Hall, Amitabha Hall, Guanyin Hall, Mahavira Hall, and Kshitigarbha Hall, each with its own style and characteristics. Surrounded by lush trees, the environment is tranquil and elegant, providing a feeling of being in another world amidst the morning bells and evening drums. The "bell sound of Sheng Temple" mentioned in the poet's "Eight Views of Shuangxi" is particularly renowned. Visitors can drive directly up from the foot of the mountain, and during the full moon or the Buddha's birthday, the temple sees a continuous flow of worshippers.
