Diyuan Temple Introduction
Diyuan Temple is located in Hongshuikeng, Liugui District, near the Color Butterfly Valley and Laonong River. It is a branch of Yuanzhao Temple in Qishan and ranks among the top three temples in Liugui along with Shenwei Tiantai Mountain and Miaochong Temple. Diyuan Temple primarily enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, attracting numerous devotees and maintaining a vibrant incense offering throughout the week. Surrounded by mountains and facing water, Diyuan Temple presents a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The temple's architecture features a large palace style, which is solemn and majestic. The main hall houses a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, and the back hall contains a reclining Buddha carved from an entire camphor tree. The eaves and beams of the temple are adorned with exquisite paintings, creating a unique artistic style. The temple also features an art gallery and a stone art hall, showcasing the Zen spirit of Buddhism. In the square outside the temple, there are five hundred Arhats, sculpted from Qingtou stone, each with different postures, facial expressions, and emotions, appearing vivid and lifelike.
