Huguo Temple Introduction
Introduction: Today's Xinshi Village was originally a sandy area. After the large-scale military presence in Kinmen starting in the 38th year of the Republic of China, the streets of today's Xinshi were constructed under military leadership in the 43rd year of the Republic of China to encourage citizens to move in and engage in commerce. Following the August 23 Incident in the 47th year of the Republic of China, many residents from the villages along the northern coast of Kinmen migrated in large numbers, leading to the rapid prosperity of Xinshi's streets. "Only with temples and ancestral houses can there be a community." With the formation of the new community, temples began to be built. The Huguo Temple was established in the 66th year of the Republic of China under such circumstances, with the main hall dedicated to Amitabha Buddha, Guanyin, Mahasthamaprapta, Kṣitigarbha, and two statues of Wei Tuo. The second floor of the rear hall is the Sanbao Hall, where Shakyamuni Buddha, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra are enshrined. Before the establishment of the Loyalty and Righteousness Temple, the revered Guan Sheng Di Jun was also enshrined in the right-side temple. The renovation of Huguo Temple was carried out in the 92nd year of the Republic of China and completed in the 95th year. Couplets: Archway couplet: "Protecting life and aiding the world, looking up to the lotus seat of Wu Island, presenting new auspicious colors; National prosperity and peace, the subtle sounds of Dharma as before, manifesting auspicious light." Corridor pillar couplets: "Protecting the nation and preserving life, radiant grace shines over Wu Island; Auspiciousness occupies the pure land, solemn temple shining over Jinhu." Front door couplet of the Heavenly King Hall: "Jinhu Lake’s waters surge with wisdom; Huguo's boundaries rise in peace." Left door couplet of the Heavenly King Hall: "Inside the hall, no worries or suffering; the universe embraces all corners with compassion." Right door couplet of the Heavenly King Hall: "The Dharma manifests dignified presence shining like the sun and moon; the compassionate visage freely observes the world." Pillar couplet one: "Golden bells and wooden fish awaken beings to ascend the shore of enlightenment; the lake's light and mountains create a pure land planting Bodhi." Pillar couplet two: "Dharma rain falls on the southern sky, nurturing flora and mountains with vibrant colors; nurturing clouds cover the western land where farmers and merchants bask in grace." Pillar couplet three: "The Dharma's appearance adorns the land of the Three Treasures; the light of compassion shines universally on all people."
