Ling Jiu Mountain Wu Sheng Temple Introduction
Lingjiushan Wusheng Temple is located at the northeast corner of Taiwan, adjacent to Fulong Beach, surrounded by the sea on three sides, offering a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean where the sky meets the sea in a boundless expanse. The mountain is rich in diverse ecology, with mountain breezes, ocean views, and mist, all showcasing the beauty of nature. Entering the mountain from the Ashoka Pillar, visitors encounter uniquely shaped Tianyan Gate, the Four Great Bodhisattva Temples symbolizing compassion and wisdom, the Eleven-faced Guanyin, and the distant view of the Black-faced Golden Statue of Duro Guanyin, along with a stupa forest that embodies the essence of the three vehicles of Buddhism, and the Five Hundred Arhats Trail hidden in the mountains, providing a leisurely stroll and a meditative experience in nature. Wusheng Temple is also the headquarters of the Lingjiushan Buddhist Community, established in 1983 when Master Xindao sought a place for a fasting retreat and eventually arrived at the mountain commonly known as Eagle Mountain (Laolan Mountain). After two years of fasting and retreat, he vowed to build a temple there for the benefit of others, which led to the establishment of Lingjiushan Wusheng Temple. Over the past thirty years, Lingjiushan has promoted a practice centered on compassion and Zen, advocating the concept that "life is the field of blessings, work is practice," aiming to integrate Buddhism into daily life and making it practical. It educates followers to constantly reflect on their inner selves in everyday life, refrain from evil deeds, do good, and cultivate a compassionate heart to benefit all beings, fostering good character and attaining spiritual peace and fulfillment.
