Huguo Temple Introduction
Introduction: Today's Xinshi, originally a sandy area, saw a large military presence in Kinmen after the 38th year of the Republic of China. In the 43rd year, the military took the lead in constructing what is now Xinshi streets, encouraging residents to settle and conduct business. Following the August 23 artillery battle in the 47th year, many residents from the northern coast villages of Kinmen migrated here, leading to the rapid prosperity of Xinshi's streets. With the saying "A community is established with temples and ancestral homes," as the new community formed, temples were built, including the Huguo Temple, which was established in the 66th year. The main hall, Da Xiong Bao Dian, enshrines Amitabha Buddha, Avalokitesvara, Mahasthamaprapta, Ksitigarbha, and two statues of Weituo. The second floor of the rear hall serves as the Sanbao Hall, where Shakyamuni Buddha, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra are enshrined. Before the construction of the Loyalty and Righteousness Temple, Guansheng Dijun was also temporarily enshrined in the side temple. In the 92nd year, Huguo Temple underwent renovations, which were completed in the 95th year. Couplet: Paifang couplet: "Protecting life and benefiting the world, we look up to Wudao's lotus seat, presenting auspicious colors anew; National stability and peace, the subtle sound of mantras, deities reveal the auspicious light as before." Corridor pillar couplet: "Protecting the nation and preserving life, the radiant grace shines over Wudao; Auspicious signs adorn the pure land, solemn temple radiates over Jinhu." Main entrance couplet of the Heavenly King Hall: "Jinhu Lake's waters surge with wisdom; National borders of Huguo rise in peace." Left door couplet of the Heavenly King Hall: "Inside the hall, all beings are free from sorrow; The universe embraces all directions with compassion." Right door couplet of the Heavenly King Hall: "Buddha's presence exudes majesty illuminating sun and moon; Compassionate visage observes the world freely." Column couplet 1: "Golden bell and wooden fish awaken beings to the shore of enlightenment; Lakes and mountains unveil the pure land and plant Bodhi." Column couplet 2: "Dharma rain blesses the southern skies, flora and mountains flourish; Compassionate clouds cover the western land, benefiting farmers and merchants with grace." Column couplet 3: "The dignity of the Dharma adorns the three treasures' land; The light of compassion shines universally on all beings."
