Hui Mountain Temple Introduction
Yangzhi is one of the oldest settlements in Kinmen. Its ancestor, Chen Da, was the tenth-generation descendant of Chen Zheng. In the third year of the Qianhua era during the Liang Dynasty (913 AD), when Wang Shenchih declared himself king in Fujian, he appointed Chen Da as a referential official to oversee the salt fields of Wuzhou in Tong'an. After receiving his mission, Chen Da entered Wuzhou and settled in what is now Yangzhi, retaining the name Yangzhi from the location of the Chen clan’s ancestral home in Yingchuan Prefecture. The Huishan Temple was founded during the Ming Dynasty and is a long-established temple in Yangzhi, which has a rich cultural heritage. This temple is dedicated to the Buddha of Puyang and King Jin as the guardian deities, with the main deities being Guan Sheng Emperor, Emperor Baosheng, Tian Shang Sheng Mu, the Liu clan, Wang Gong of Li, as well as Wang Gong of Qiu, Xing, and Su, along with Wen officials, the local god, and Guanyin Buddha, among others. The temple was recently renovated and completed in the 97th year of the Republic of China. On the right side of the front of the temple is the Cheng Zheng'en Honorary Arch, while to the left and back each have a Fengshi Lion, making it the faith center for the residents of Yangzhi. The couplets include: Entrance couplet: "The teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are harmoniously blended; Heaven, Earth, and Humanity share the same spring." Side couplet: "Universal tranquility at Huishan for a lasting blessing; The temple home imparts kindness for generations." Window couplet: "Clear heart like still water; Calm spirit like a mountain." Column couplet one: "The rain of Dharma nurtures the southern heavens, flourishing the beauty of mountains and rivers; The cloud of compassion spreads over the western land, showering benefits upon agricultural workers and merchants." Column couplet two: "Ten thousand households receive the spring breeze for longevity; A thousand doors bask in the bright moon for perfect completion." Column couplet three: "Civil and martial virtues are revered for a thousand generations; Loyal and dedicated deeds are cherished through eternity."
