Lingjiushan Wusheng Temple Introduction
Lingjiu Mountain Wusheng Temple is located at the northeastern tip of Taiwan, adjacent to Fulong Beach, surrounded by the sea on three sides, with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, where the sea meets the sky. The mountain is rich in diverse ecology, with mountain winds, sea views, and mist beautifully showcasing the splendor of nature. Entering the mountain from the Ashoka Pillar, visitors will encounter unique landmarks such as the Heavenly Eye Gate, the Four Major Mountains Temples symbolizing the Bodhisattva's compassion and wisdom, the Eleven-Headed Avalokiteśvara, and the distant view of the black-faced golden Avalokiteśvara statue by the sea, along with the Stupa Forest featuring a strong characteristic of the Three Vehicles, and the Five Hundred Arhat Trail hidden among the mountains and forests, allowing for a leisurely walk and meditative practice in the midst of nature. Wusheng Temple is also the main temple of the Lingjiu Mountain Buddhist community, established in 1983 when Master Xindao sought a suitable place for fasting and retreat, eventually arriving at the mountain colloquially known as Eagle Mountain (Laolan Mountain). After a two-year fasting retreat, he vowed to establish a temple here to cultivate and benefit others, thus founding Lingjiu Mountain Wusheng Temple. Lingjiu Mountain has been open for over thirty years, practicing the ideals of compassion and Zen, advocating the concept of "life is the field of blessings, work is practice," and aims to make Buddhist teachings practical in daily life, educating practitioners to often reflect on their inner selves, refrain from wrongdoing, do good, and cultivate a benevolent mind to benefit sentient beings, while developing good character and attaining spiritual peace and satisfaction.
