Huoshan Biyun Temple, Buddhist temple in Guanziling, Taiwan
Description
Huoshan Biyun Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary in Guanziling that blends Japanese and Taiwanese architectural styles. The building displays Japanese-influenced roofing combined with traditional Taiwanese wooden interior structures.
History
The temple was founded in 1808 and named after a nearby natural phenomenon where water and fire emerge from the same source. This geological feature shaped the sanctuary's location and identity.
Culture
The temple brings together Buddhist and Taoist worship spaces, with Guanyin as the main deity alongside Taoist figures like the Jade Emperor. You can observe devotees making offerings at different altars throughout the grounds.
Practical
The temple is open daily and welcomes visitors without any entrance charge. You can expect varying numbers of worshippers depending on the time of day and season.
Did you know?
The stone lions guarding the entrance display friendly expressions with curved mouths instead of the typical fierce temple guardian style. They sit on colorful spheres, giving the space a gentler atmosphere than most temples of this kind.
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