Hui Mountain Temple Introduction
Yangzhai is one of the oldest settlements in Kinmen. The patriarch Chen Da was the tenth descendant of Chen Zheng. In the third year of the Qianhua era during the Later Liang dynasty (913 AD), when Wang Shenzhi declared himself king in Fujian, he appointed Chen Da as a Changshilang and stationed him at the salt field in Tong'an Wuzhou. After receiving the order, Chen Da entered Wuzhou and settled in what is now Yangzhai, using the name Yangzhai, which was derived from the location of Chen's ancestral home in Yingchuan Prefecture. Hui Mountain Temple was built during the Ming dynasty. Yangzhai has a long history and rich culture, and this temple is an ancient shrine. The temple worships Buddha Pu'an and Lord Jin as its main deities, along with other important figures such as Guandi, Baosheng Dadi, Mazu, Liu Xingfu, Lord Li, and other gods. The temple was recently renovated and completed in the 97th year of the Republic of China. To the right of the temple's entrance is the Chen Zhen'en Honorary Arch, and to the left and right at the front are two stone lions, making it a center of faith for the residents of Yangzhai. Couplets: Main gate couplet: "The three teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism are harmonized; Heaven, Earth, and Humanity are unified in spring." Side gate couplet: "The blessings of Pu'an at Hui Mountain have lasted long; The abode in the village spreads kindness." Window side couplet: "A heart as clear as water; Cultivating tranquility as still as a mountain." Column couplet one: "The rain of Dharma nourishes the southern skies, fostering the beauty of nature; The cloud of compassion spreads over the west, showering grace upon farmers and merchants." Column couplet two: "The spring breeze nurtures a myriad of households for longevity; The bright moon shines on a thousand doors, bringing fulfillment." Column couplet three: "Literary and martial virtues are revered through the ages; Loyal deeds are respected eternally."
