Huguo Temple Introduction
Introduction: Today's Xinshi Village was originally a sandy area. After the 38th year of the Republic of China, a large number of military forces were stationed in Kinmen. In the 43rd year of the Republic of China, under military supervision, the streets of Xinshi were constructed to encourage citizens to live and do business here. Due to the outbreak of the 82nd Airborne Artillery Battle in the 47th year, many residents from the northern coastal villages of Kinmen migrated in large numbers, which accelerated the prosperity of the Xinshi streets. "Having temples and ancestral homes creates a community." As the new community was formed, temples began to be built. The Huguo Temple was founded in the 66th year of the Republic of China against this backdrop, with the Main Hall dedicated to Amitabha Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and two Wei Tuo Bodhisattva statues. The second floor of the rear hall houses the Sanbao Hall, dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha, Manjushri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Before the establishment of the Zhongyi Temple, Guansheng Dijun was also enshrined in the right side temple. In the 92nd year of the Republic of China, Huguo Temple was renovated, and the work was completed in the 95th year. Couplets: Archway couplets: "Protecting life and aiding the world, looking up to the lotus seat of Wudao, presenting new auspicious colors; National peace and safety, the subtle sounds of the Dharma, as divine spirits as before, revealing auspicious light." Corridor pillar couplets: "Protecting the nation and the living beings, the glorious grace illuminates Wudao; Auspicious signs occupy the pure land, the majestic temple shines over Jinhu." Main entrance couplets of the Tianwang Hall: "Jinhu's lake water flows with wisdom; The nation's borders rise in peace." Left door couplets of the Tianwang Hall: "In the hall, life seems free of sorrow; The universe welcomes all with compassion." Right door couplets of the Tianwang Hall: "The form of the Dharma is majestic, illuminating the sun and moon; The compassionate face observes the world freely." Pillar couplet one: "Golden bells and wooden fish awaken all beings to the shore of enlightenment; The lake's light and mountain colors expand the pure land and plant Bodhi." Pillar couplet two: "The Dharma rain pours on the southern sky, nourishing the grass, trees, and mountains to flourish; The compassionate cloud spreads over the western land, benefiting farmers and merchants with its grace." Pillar couplet three: "The form of the Dharma is solemn, the land of the Three Treasures; The light of compassion shines universally on all beings."
