Shengnan Temple Introduction
Shengnan Temple is the earliest Buddhist site established in the Shuangxi area. Due to the inconvenient transportation in the early days, the construction of the temple was challenging. It was successively overseen by Master Puxing, Master Renfu, and Master Renhui, and later completed by the fourth abbot, Master Hongxiu, who finished various constructions of the temple. Shengnan Temple consists of two areas: the Upper Temple (Shangsi) established in the 16th year of the Republic of China and the Lower Temple (Xiasi) built in the 29th year. The temple enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha, Medicine Buddha, Sunlight Buddha, Moonlight Buddha, Bodhisattvas, protective deities, Guanyin, and Ksitigarbha, among others. The architecture includes the Glazed Light Hall, Amitabha Hall, Guanyin Hall, Mahavira Hall, and Ksitigarbha Hall, each with its own style and characteristics. Surrounded by lush greenery, the environment is serene and tranquil, creating a sense of being in a world apart, enhanced by the morning bells and evening drums. The "Temple Bell Sound" in the "Eight Scenic Spots of Shuangxi" often mentioned by poets has gained a great reputation. Visitors can drive directly from the foot of the mountain, and on festivals such as the new and full moons or Buddha’s birthday, the temple sees a steady stream of devotees.
