Huguo Temple Introduction
Introduction: Today, Xinshi Village was originally a sandy area, and after the 38th year of the Republic of China, a large number of troops were stationed in Kinmen. In the 43rd year of the Republic of China, under the military's leadership, the streets of what is now Xinshi were built, encouraging residents to move in and start businesses. Due to the outbreak of the Aug. 23 Artillery Battle in the 47th year of the Republic of China, many residents from villages on the northern coast of Kinmen migrated in large numbers, leading to the rapid prosperity of Xinshi's streets. "Only with ancestral homes can a community be formed," and as the new community took shape, temples started to be built. The Huguo Temple was established in the 66th year of the Republic of China under such circumstances. The front hall is the Main Hall, which houses Amitabha Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and two statues of Weituo Bodhisattva. The second floor of the rear hall is the Hall of Three Treasures, where Shakyamuni Buddha, Manjushri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva are enshrined. Before the Zhongyi Temple was built, Lord Guan had also been enshrined in the adjacent temple. In the 92nd year of the Republic of China, Huguo Temple underwent renovations, which were completed by the 95th year. Couplets: Archway couplet: "Protecting life and saving the world, we look up to the lotus seat of Wu Island as it presents auspicious colors; National prosperity and peace, the subtle sounds of the dharma reveal the divine as it manifests auspicious light." Corridor column couplet: "Protecting the nation and nurturing living beings, the radiant grace shines over Wu Island; Auspicious signs adorn the pure land, and the solemn temple shines over Jinhu." Main door couplet of the Tianwang Hall: "The waters of Jinhu are vast and wise; The national borders of Huguo are peaceful." Left door couplet of the Tianwang Hall: "In the hall, living beings are free from sorrow; The universe embraces all with compassion." Right door couplet of the Tianwang Hall: "The appearance of the Dharma is majestic, illuminating the sun and moon; The compassionate visage observes the world at ease." Pillar couplet one: "The golden bell and wooden fish awaken sentient beings to the shore of enlightenment; The scenery of the lake and mountains opens up a pure land for planting Bodhi." Pillar couplet two: "The rain of the Dharma falls on the southern sky, fostering the beauty of plants, mountains, and rivers; The clouds of compassion cover the western land, blessing farmers and merchants with grace." Pillar couplet three: "The solemnity of the Dharma adorns the land of the Three Treasures; The light of compassion shines universally upon all people."
