Diyu Temple Introduction
Diyuan Temple is located in the Hongshuikeng area of Liugui District, near the Colorful Butterfly Valley and Laonong River. It is a branch of Yuanzhao Temple in Niaosong and is ranked among the three major temples in Liugui, alongside Shunwei Tiantai Mountain and Miaochong Temple. The main deities worshipped at Diyuan Temple are Shakyamuni Buddha and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, attracting many devotees and maintaining a thriving incense offering throughout the week. Surrounded by mountains, Diyuan Temple, which is situated with the mountain behind and water in front, presents a serene and tranquil atmosphere, making it feel transcendent. The temple's architecture is designed in a large palace style, solemn and grand, with the Main Hall enshrining Shakyamuni Buddha. The rear hall features a reclining Buddha carved from a whole camphor tree. The eaves and beams of Diyuan Temple are adorned with exquisite paintings, creating a unique artistic style. The temple grounds also include an art museum and a stone art gallery that showcase the Zen essence of Buddhism. In the square outside the temple, there are five hundred Arhats sculpted from green stone, each with different postures, facial expressions, and emotions, making them appear lifelike.
