Lingjiou Mountain Wu Sheng Monastery Introduction
Lingjiushan Wusheng Temple is located in the northeast corner of Taiwan, adjacent to Fulong Beach, surrounded by the sea on three sides with a distant view of the Pacific Ocean, where the sea meets the sky in a vast horizon. The mountain is rich in diverse ecosystems, and the mountain winds and ocean views accompanied by mist showcase the beauty of nature. Entering the mountain from the Ashoka Pillar, there are uniquely shaped Tianyan Gate, the Four Great Sacred Mountains representing the compassion and wisdom practices of the Bodhisattva, the Eleven-Headed Guanyin, and the distant view of the Black-Faced Golden-Body Guanyin statue by the seaside, along with a stupa garden reflecting the unique characteristics of the Three Vehicles, and the hidden trail of the 500 Arhats within the mountains, allowing visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll and practice meditation amidst nature. Wusheng Temple is also the headquarters of the Lingjiushan Buddhist community. Founded in 1983 by Master Xindao, who sought a place for fasting retreats and eventually arrived at what is commonly known as Eagle Mountain (Laolan Mountain). After two years of fasting and retreat, he vowed to establish a temple here to benefit sentient beings, thus founding the Lingjiushan Wusheng Temple. For over thirty years, Lingjiushan has promoted a practice centered on compassion and Zen, advocating the concept that "life is a field of blessings, and work is practice," making Buddhist teachings applicable and practical in daily life, educating followers to reflect on their inner selves, refrain from evil deeds, engage in good actions, and aspire with a Bodhi mind to benefit all beings, cultivating good character and achieving inner peace and satisfaction.
