Wugu XiYun temple, Buddhist temple in Wugu District, Taiwan.
Description
Wugu XiYun Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary with traditional architecture combining a central hall and two side wings, set into the foothills along the Tamsui River. The structure features stone pillars in front of the main facade where daily ritual offerings take place.
History
A monk named Sheng-yuan from Yongquan Temple in Fujian founded a meditation site here in 1752. The sanctuary grew over the following centuries and eventually gained recognition as a historic site at the municipality level.
Culture
The stone statues on the grounds, including Buddha figures donated over time, show how local and Japanese Buddhist practices have influenced this place. Visitors and devotees use these carvings as focal points for their daily prayers.
Practical
The temple sits in hilly terrain and is best reached on foot, so wear comfortable shoes. Morning visits work well when the air is clearer and fewer people are around.
Did you know?
The temple grounds hold thirty-three sacred sites dedicated to the goddess Guanyin, arranged in a special area to the left of the main building. This collection is unusual and shows a rare focus on this goddess within a single sanctuary.
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