Dahu Fayun Temple, Buddhist temple in Dahu Township, Taiwan
Dahu Fayun Temple is a Buddhist shrine positioned on Mount Guanyin featuring traditional architecture with green glazed tile roofs and white walls. The grounds contain extensive gardens with cherry and plum trees alongside prayer halls and meditation spaces.
The temple was founded in 1913 to commemorate early settlers who died during land development activities in the region. Its establishment by a master from another temple reflects how this community emerged from regional needs and local tragedies.
The temple embodies Chinese Caodong Buddhist traditions visible in its layout and practice spaces. The white jade Buddha statue serves as the central spiritual focus that shapes how visitors and monks experience the grounds.
Visitors can reach the temple by walking a mountain path with roughly 1,800 steps or by driving up a road built in later years. Both routes lead to the summit, with the foot path offering views through the landscape while the drive saves time.
The temple preserves a historic monument on its grounds inscribed on all four sides documenting the family that developed this mountainous region. This monument tells a personal story of entrepreneurs and their role in shaping local growth.
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