Lungyen Pavilion Introduction
Adjacent to the Kaishan Monastery, the Lengyan Pavilion serves as a place for practitioners at Lingyun Zen Temple to engage in meditation. The term "Lengyan" is derived from the Buddhist scripture "Lengyan Sutra" (Diamond Sutra). The pavilion provides a serene environment for novice monks to tranquilize their minds and study Buddhism, while also serving as a venue to host guests and devotees. Constructed in 1926 by the second abbot, Master Benyuan, it is built from Guanyin Mountain stone into a two-story stone building. The architectural style integrates various elements from both Eastern and Western designs, with the arcade reflecting the local color of northern Taiwan, while the column capitals bear the elegant Baroque style. The triangular roof showcases a strong Indian Buddhist influence, and the presence of old trees in the courtyard highlights the architectural solidity and elegance. The Kaishan Monastery and the Lengyan Pavilion are located close to each other, both serving as places for dharma propagation and quiet cultivation, earning them the nickname "Mother and Child Monastery." Currently, they are privately owned by the temple and are not open to the public.
