Guanyin Guide in Northern Taiwan

[Guanyin Guide in Northern Taiwan]

[Guanyin Dojo]

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo]

[The Origin of Guanyin]

[Avalokitesvara Appears]

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, Zhulinshan Guanyin Temple, Linkou, New Taipei City, Eighteen-hand Guanyin]

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, Taoyuan Guishan Shoushan Guanyin Temple]

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, New Taipei Wugu Lingyun Temple Thousand-Hand Guanyin]

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, Dharma Drum Mountain, Jinshan, New Taipei, Prayer Hall for Guanyin]

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, Fulong Gongnan Temple, Putuo Rock, New Taipei City]

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, New Taipei Fulong Lingjiu Mountain Wusheng Dojo]

[Guanyin Dojo in Northern Taiwan]

Because I live in the north, I often travel to the east

I accidentally discovered that there are many Guanyin temples in the north where I live,

Similarly, Hualien also has many Medicine Buddha temples;

I also hope that more foreigners will live in Taiwan,

When you stay for a long time, you can go to Guanyin or Medicine Buddha dojo to worship Buddha!

Guanyin Bodhisattva can be said to be the most common folk belief among Chinese people,

Buddhism plays a very important role in Taiwanese folk beliefs, especially the belief in Guanyin. Until the end of the Qing Dynasty, 304 Buddhist temples in Taiwan worshiped Guanyin as their main god, and 56 worshiped Sakyamuni Buddha as their main god. Therefore, there are thirteen temples with Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva as their main deity, six temples with Amitabha Buddha as their main god, and six temples with Three Jewels Buddha as their main god. It can be seen that the belief in Guanyin is widespread.

In terms of the creation of Guanyin statues, Guanyin statues were very popular in Taiwan during the Ming and Qing dynasties, no less than in mainland China.

Especially during the Qing Dynasty (1683-1895), Guanyin occupied almost all temples and nunneries

As well as the main hall in the Zhaitang, it also occupies a place in Taoist temples or Mazu Palace and Guandi Temple worshiped by the people. In these palaces and temples, Guanyin is often enshrined in the back hall or side hall.

[The Origin of Guanyin]

In the belief of Mahayana Buddhism, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is called the great Bodhisattva in the Western Pure Land of Amitabha. For example, the Infinite Life Sutra records that Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva are the left and right attendant Bodhisattvas of Amitabha Buddha in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

According to Volume 2 of the “Sad Flower Sutra”, Avalokitesvara’s real name is “Buhuan”, and he is the eldest son of the Wheel-turning King Wu Zhennian countless kalpas ago, because he made a vow in front of the Treasure Buddha: “May when I walk the path of Bodhisattva, if There are sentient beings who suffer from all kinds of suffering and terror, who have lost their faith and strength in pursuing the righteousness of the Dharma, and have fallen into a great darkness without light. They are physically and mentally uneasy, sad, lonely, poor and miserable. They have no one to turn to for protection, no support and no house if they can remember. Remember me, call my name, and the cry for help is heard by my heavenly ears and seen by my heavenly eyes. If I cannot save all suffering sentient beings from such pain and troubles, they will never achieve Anuta. Lo Samyak Sam Bodhi Buddha.”

Treasure Buddha gave His prophecy: “Good man! When you look at humans, gods, and all living beings in the three evil realms, have great compassion. Because you want to end the troubles of all living beings, and because you want to make all living beings live in peace and happiness, good man! I will say this You are Guanyin.”

This is because the Bodhisattva has great compassion and can help all living beings escape from suffering and gain happiness. Therefore, the Treasure Buddha named Guanshiyin for him.

Sakyamuni Buddha is preaching the Lotus Sutra. “Pu Men Pin”, he widely talked about the merits of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, and asked Infinite Intent Bodhisattva to offer pearl necklaces to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva in his seat. At that time, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva refused to accept it, but after being persuaded by Sakyamuni Buddha, he accepted the offering.

And divide the jewelry into two parts, one for Sakyamuni Buddha and the other for Duobao Pagoda[7]. In addition, in the Sutra of the Original Vows of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Sakyamuni Buddha widely talked about the merits of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and Guanyin Bodhisattva also spoke in praise during the meeting. [8] This shows that when Sakyamuni Buddha was giving lectures on Buddhism in Saha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva was assisting in teaching.

[Avalokitesvara Appears]

Buddha and Bodhisattva are extremely fast superpowers, formless and formless, that can penetrate all matter and pervade the entire universe.

The common manifestations of Guanyin Bodhisattva are as follows:

Common images of Guanyin Bodhisattva in Chinese tradition

The common image of Guanyin Bodhisattva in Han Dynasty often appears riding a dragon

1. Thousand-Hand Guanyin

2. Four-armed Guanyin

3. Eleven-faced Guanyin

4. Chunti Buddha Mother

5. Great Suiqiu Bodhisattva

 “Thousand-Hand Guanyin”

Namo Thousand Arms Thousand Eyes Guanyin Bodhisattva

Namo Thousand Hands Thousand Eyes Vast Perfection Unobstructed Great Compassion Dharani Sutra 

Avalokiteśvara, Sanskrit: Avalokiteśvara. Chinese translation: Avalokitesvara, Avalokitesvara, Afululu Zhidishifaluo.

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is a well-known great Bodhisattva. He has a great connection with our world (the Saha world) and has countless incarnations, constantly saving all sentient beings. It can be said that he is a great scholar who hears the voice and rescues those who are suffering, and asks for help from thousands of places.

  Important mantras in the Nirvana Sutra.

According to the records of this classic, once, Sakyamuni Buddha, together with the great Bodhisattvas and great Arhats, went to the Pure Land of Mount Putuo to preach. At this time, Guanshiyin Bodhisattva secretly emitted light, illuminating the world in all directions, and the earth became golden and solemn. , at this time, Sakyamuni Buddha asked Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva to pronounce the causes and conditions of the Great Compassion Mantra. Avalokitesvara said that he had been taught this mantra by the Thousand Light King Tathagata Tathagata, which is the “Thousand Hands and Thousand Eyes, the Vast, Complete and Unobstructed Great Compassionate Heart Dharani”, referred to as the Great Compassion Mantra, countless eons ago.

He was still a Bodhisattva in the first level. After hearing this mantra, he immediately ascended to the eighth level. Moreover, Avalokitesvara made a great wish at that moment. If I could save many sentient beings, I would be given a thousand hands and a thousand eyes. At this time, Guanyin gave birth to thousands of hands and eyes.

 So this is the origin of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes.

Thangka of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes Behind the Dalai Lama

“Four-Armed Guanyin”

The Four-Armed Avalokitesvara (IAST: Chaturbhuja Lokeshvara) and the Thousand-Hand Thousand-Eyed Avalokitesvara are both incarnations of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. They are dressed in silk and tassels (solemn Sambhogakaya); the white body represents a pure and flawless body. To express the meaning, the front two arms are put together as chests and hold wish-fulfilling beads, the back two arms are raised to the shoulders, and the right back is holding a string of crystal beads, which represents the endless rescue of sentient beings from reincarnation. The left hand is holding a white lotus (Tibetan name Uba Latte art), which represents the purification of all worries.

The four arms also represent the four Buddhist practices – breathing, increasing, embracing, and punishing. The deerskin on the left shoulder represents a compassionate and pure heart, and the five-direction Buddha crown on the head represents the wisdom of the five directions; the Vajra sitting posture (cross-legged with the soles of the feet upward) represents a stable state of meditation. The above six kinds of decorations are the achievements of the six perfections – the “six perfections”; sitting on the moon disk represents the method of compassion and convenience. The lotus flower beneath it symbolizes the state of Qingjing, with its eyes lowered and looking down in kindness and solemnity.

The mantra is the six-character Great Ming Mantra, and the six seed characters correspond to the six paths in reincarnation. The bodhisattva is compassionate and uses it to bless and purify the bad karma, bad habits and bad obstacles of all living beings in the six realms, leading them to the six attainments.

“Eleven-faced Guanyin”

Eleven-faced Guanyin (Sanskrit: Ekādaśamukha Avalokiteśvara[1]), also known as Eleven-faced Bodhisattva, Great Light Illuminating Guanyin. It is one of the incarnations of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and one of the six Avalokitesvara. The six Avalokitesvara are: Holy Avalokitesvara (rescuing hungry ghosts), Thousand-Hand Avalokitesvara (rescuing hell), Horse-headed Avalokitesvara (rescuing animals), Eleven-faced Avalokitesvara (rescuing Shura), and Zhunti Avalokitesvara (rescuing hell). The way of humanity), Ruyilun Guanyin (the way of salvation). There are eleven faces, and the meaning of the eleven faces is generally said to mean “ten grounds”. The top face represents Anuttara Samyak Sambodhi above the ten grounds. [2]

“Chunti Buddha Mother”

Zhunti Avalokitesvara and the God-Husband Avalokitesvara are classified as one of the six Avalokitesvara, and are the incarnations of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva who saves “humanity”. The six Avalokitesvara are: Holy Avalokitesvara (rescuing hungry ghosts), Thousand-Hand Avalokitesvara (rescuing hell), Horse-headed Avalokitesvara (rescuing animals), Eleven-faced Avalokitesvara (rescuing Shura), and Zhunti Avalokitesvara (rescuing the hell). The way of humanity), Ruyilun Guanyin (the way of salvation).

Because the Bodhisattva has eighteen hands, it is also commonly known as the “Eighteen-Handed Avalokitesvara”. Its statue is often mistaken for the “Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara”. Chinese Buddhist circles generally believe that the Avalokitesvara of the Mali branch is the manifestation of the Bodhisattva

“Great Suiqiu Bodhisattva”

The Sanskrit name Maha pratisarah Vidyaraja is the transformed incarnation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, abbreviated as “Suiqiu Bodhisattva”; it is one of the statues in the Mandala Avalokitesvara in the esoteric realm of esoteric Buddhism, with the secret name “With Wish” King Kong”.

“Great Suiqiu Bodhisattva” This Bodhisattva always gives to all living beings according to their wishes. He will give you whatever you wish for, so it is called “Great Suiqiu”. Another name is “Great Ming King”, because the first characteristic of “Great Suiqiu Bodhisattva” is that he will show a very big, very bright and biggest light. Regardless of whether it is an exoteric or esoteric religion, in the Buddhist world, the “Mahasattva Suiqiu” is a very special and extraordinary Bodhisattva, but few people know that there is a “Mahasattva Suiqiu”.

The merits of “Great Suiqiu Bodhisattva” mainly lie in its mantra “Simply Ask for the Great Self-reliance Dharani”. According to the scriptures, Volume 3 of Suiqiu Bodhisattva’s Inspirational Transmission contains various efficacious effects. If you listen to, uphold, read, recite, write, and spread the Suiqiu Dharani, you will be able to obtain the result that fire will not burn you, poison will not hit you, It has many merits and virtues, such as subduing neighboring enemies, breaking the Infinite Hell, eliminating dragons and fish troubles, producing peace and happiness, and relieving kings from troubles.

The first characteristic of “Great Suiqiu Bodhisattva” is that he will show a very large, very bright and maximum light. Regardless of whether it is an exoteric or esoteric teaching, in the Buddhist world, “Massuiqiu Bodhisattva” is a very special and noble Bodhisattva. I think that if you pray to Mahasuiqiu Bodhisattva and Avalokitesvara Avalokiteshvara, they will make your wishes come true.

Why it is called “Great Suiqiu”, that is, he is a Bodhisattva who belongs to “Suiqiu”. Originally, Buddhism talks about “no need” and “no need”. The Bodhisattva’s compassion still allows all living beings to pray. This is the greatest compassionate wish of the Bodhisattva himself, so it is called “the great Sui Qi”.

Everyone in this world has something to ask for, and wanting something is the common denominator and nature of everyone.

Great Suiqiu Bodhisattva is compassionate to all living beings in the world. In order to manifest the Bodhisattva’s compassion and respond to all people’s requests, when he gives you the inspiration, your Taoist mind will be strong, and you will be able to respect and worship Guanyin Bodhisattva very devoutly. Only this “Great Suiqiu Bodhisattva” exists.

Great Suiqiu Bodhisattva

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, Zhulinshan Guanyin Temple, Linkou, New Taipei City, Eighteen-hand Guanyin]

“Guanyin Temple on Zhulinshan in Linkou, New Taipei”

This temple is located in Jinghu Village, Linkou Township, Taipei County, and enshrines the statue of the eighteen-handed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. During the Xinyou period of Jiaqing (AD 1801), the eldest, second and third mothers came to Taiwan from Longshan Temple in Anhai, Jinjiang County, Fujian Province. Believers from the “Dapingding” area (Wuhu, Wukeng, Guishan) welcome the statue of Aunt Ma Zunbao from “Eighteen Pings” (now changed to Shulinkou, Jingpu, Taipingling, Nanshipu, Dahu, Taipei , Xinzhuang, Taishan, Shulin (Xisheng), Dingpojiao, Taoyuan, Dazhu, Nankan, Dayuan, Kengziwai, Dayanwan, Xiaonanwan, Guishan, Xiahu, etc. 20 square meters) are worshiped in turn.

Later, the Japanese government agreed to build a Japanese-style temple. The local gentry reached an agreement and found the current site as the base for building the temple. Mr. Huang Yongmao and his brothers initiated the donation of more than three acres of land. Construction began in the 27th year of the Republic of China. It was completed and has a somewhat temple scale. Mr. Wang Jinsheng named the temple “Zhulinshan” temple after taking the word “bamboo” from Luzhu Township, the word “lin” from Linkou Township, and the word “mountain” from Guishan Township. Enter the temple to worship.

In the second year of Taiwan’s liberation (the 35th year), the believers of this temple jointly discussed the expansion plan and converted it into a national-style temple. Mr. Huang Yongmao was publicly recommended as the chairman, and Mr. Wang Jinsheng was responsible for the planning. Mr. Wu Shui, a philanthropist, served as the chairman of the construction committee and personally supervised the construction. He worked hard and worked very hard. In the 38th year of the Republic of China, the entire project was completed. At the same time, the temple was renamed “Zhulinshan Guanyin Temple”.

Although this temple is not an ancient temple, the architecture still follows the traditional style of southern my country. It is majestic and solemn, with the bell and drum towers on both sides standing majestically, which is extremely spectacular. The atrium of the temple is even wider and can accommodate thousands of people worshiping at the same time.

Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, Zhulinshan Guanyin Temple, Linkou, New Taipei City, Eighteen-hand Guanyin

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, Taoyuan Guishan Shoushan Guanyin Temple]

“Taoyuan Guishan Shoushan Guanyin Temple”

Historical evolution

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, the main god enshrined in Shoushan Rock, was invited by the founding father to come to Taiwan. It has been 278 years since the 109th year of the Republic of China (2020 AD). For a long time, the Bodhisattva has repeatedly performed miracles, bringing blessings and eliminating disasters to the believers. , the temple has efficacious effects, its spiritual power spreads far and wide, and it is unparalleled. It is a spiritual indicator for local people and a religious center with believers all over the province. It is the oldest temple in the county and is listed as a “third-level historic site” by the Ministry of the Interior.

Shoushan Rock is located in the north of Taoyuan County, adjacent to the border of Taipei County. It runs along the road between Taipei and Taoyuan. It is currently located at No. 111, Lane 6, Section 2, Wanshou Road, Lingding Village, Guishan Township. It was a pass for north-south traffic in the early days. Because the mountain is shaped like a turtle, and turtles are a symbol of longevity, a temple was built under the rock. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty gave it the name “Shou Temple”.Shanyan” Guanyin Temple. The old name of the ridge top is “Guilun Ridge”, and the old name of Guishan is “Gulunkou”. This temple is commonly known as “Lingding Temple”.

It was founded in the seventh year of Qianlong’s reign in the Qing Dynasty (1742 AD). There was a novice named Shunji (common name Deng Dingguo) who was from Jia County, Dongdong, Guangdong. He came from Mount Putuo, Nanhai, Dinghai County, Zhejiang Province, China, to invite [Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Zheng Er]. Mother], crossed the sea to Taiwan via Chaozhou. At that time, she disembarked from Huwei Port (now Tamsui Port), walked around the foothills of Guanyin Mountain and headed south. When she arrived under the ancient banyan tree at the temple site, the sun had already reached the mountain. Sojourning, I set out for the road the next day. I suddenly felt unbearable abdominal pain, so I had to go back to lie down under the ancient banyan tree. I had a hazy dream that Master Guanyin appeared in front of the hut. After I woke up, my abdominal cramps suddenly recovered. I realized that Master wanted to settle down here. The businessman invited villager Zhang Yangang to build a thatched house and worship the Bodhisattva day and night. Not long ago, many people came to worship, and it was widely heard.

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, New Taipei Wugu Lingyun Temple Thousand-Hand Guanyin]

“Thousand-Hand Guanyin Temple, Wugu Lingyun Temple, New Taipei”

At the end of the Qing Dynasty, it was occupied by bandits and burned down during the war. Lingyun Temple was built behind Lingyun Temple on Guanyin Mountain. The main hall of Lingyun Temple that we see now was not rebuilt until 1927. It was installed in the temple in 1933, which can be said to be a testimony. Historical monuments and temples.

Lingyun Temple and Lingyun Zen Temple are connected by a short (more than 200 meters) hiking trail.

The old palace is under renovation due to the collapse of the back mountain, but now the new palace is magnificent

The main enshrinement of Lingyun Temple is “Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes”. During the Japanese occupation, it was one of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan. Together with Keelung Lingquan Temple, Miaoli Fayun Temple and Kaohsiung Chaofeng Temple, it was also known as the four major branches of Taiwanese Buddhism. < /p>

In front of the “Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes” there are many small statues of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, which are solemn.

If you go to the Guanyin Temple in person, the “Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes” is very spectacular. It is the largest indoor Buddha in Southeast Asia.

Taiwan Avalokitesvara Dojo, New Taipei Wugu Lingyun Temple Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with Thousand-Hands and Thousand-Eyes Avalokitesvara

Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, New Taipei Wugu Lingyun Temple Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with Thousand-Hands and Thousand-Eyes Avalokitesvara

[Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, Dharma Drum Mountain, Jinshan, New Taipei, Prayer Hall for Guanyin]

“Prayer Guanyin Hall on Dharma Drum Mountain, Jinshan, New Taipei”

Dharma Drum Mountain is the first Buddhist group in Taiwan. It has the best reputation among the four major Buddhist mountains in Taiwan. The founder is Master Sheng Yen, who has an indelible influence on mankind and religion. He once represented the Republic of China at the United Nations to issue a world peace declaration on religious unification.

The Ancestral Court of Dharma Drum Mountain is the “Nongchan Temple” and “Chinese Buddhist Cultural Center” founded by Mr. Dongchu. Nongchan Temple was built in 1971. It focuses on meditation and farming. It was named “Nongchan Temple” in 1975. At that time, Mr. Dongchu promoted Taiwanese Buddhist culture, cultivated Buddhist talents, and held winter relief activities every year.

In 1977, Master Shengyan took over as the abbot of the Chinese Buddhist Cultural Center and Nongchan Temple. In addition to inheriting Dongchu’s ambition, he also simplified the profound Buddhist teachings into concepts and concepts that all living beings can understand, accept and apply. After practicing the Dharma, he began to perform rituals to propagate the Dharma and benefit the birth of a great Bodhisattva. Later, due to the increasing number of believers and students in Nongchan Temple and the Chinese Institute of Buddhist Studies, in 1989, they purchased a piece of land in Sanjie, Jinshan District, New Taipei City. Master Shengyan named it “Dharma Drum Mountain”, so “Dharma Drum Mountain” is the name. Established a legal person foundation in name to engage in public welfare activities such as social education, spiritual counseling and caring for the disadvantaged.

Founder

Master Shengyan inherited the legacy of the old monk Dongchu and took over the affairs of promoting Buddhism after the death of the old monk Dongchu in 1977. In 1989, Master Shengyan purchased land to establish the Dharma Drum Mountain World Buddhist Education Park. On September 2, 2006, Master Guodong took over as the second abbot of Dharma Drum Mountain and served for three consecutive terms. On September 2, 2018, Master Guohui will serve as the sixth abbot.

Kaishan

The groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of Dharma Drum Mountain was held in 1993. Later, in order to further implement the educational concept, in the same year, the Preparatory Office of Dharma Drum University was formally established. Later, as the construction progressed, Dharma Drum Mountain also followed the example of ancient Chinese Taoist temples and added an underground palace directly below the main hall. In 1996, a foundation laying ceremony and an underground palace installation ceremony were held. More than 300 Taiwanese Buddhist classics and cultural relics were stored in it, and It indicates that the dawn of time will never be better in the third millennium AD. This move writes a new page in history for the inheritance of Taiwanese Buddhist culture.

The Praying Guanyin Hall on the third floor of the second building of the Dharma Drum Mountain World Buddhist Education Park is built in a triple courtyard style. The atrium is a pool, which is a unique landscape of Dharma Drum Mountain. Visitors enter from the main entrance through the walking path and outdoor staircase. The first thing they see is a still water pond, which means that Guanyin Bodhisattva comes from Mount Putuo in the South China Sea. Through the pond, the praying Guanyin sitting in the hall feels like sitting quietly on the water. People feel like they are in a cool place.

From the outside to the inside of the Guanyin Hall of Prayer, there are three plaques: “Viewing the World at ease” written by Master Shengyan himself, “Arise from the Heart of Great Compassion” written by the famous calligrapher Dong Yangzi, and “Into Exile” inscribed by the layman Huang Dusheng “; all three are based on the merits of Guanyin Bodhisattva introduced in Mahayana scriptures. To the left of the Guanyin Hall, there is a “Pure Land on Earth” ceramic print on display. This is the creation of the famous ceramic artist Lian Baochai. The work uses Dharma Drum Mountain as a blueprint to present a pure land where various religions, insects, fish, birds and animals coexist peacefully.

Praying to Guanyin Statue

The statue of Guanyin is in the Tang style, with its head slightly tilted, eyes downcast and smiling, pouring out a purifying bottle with its left hand, and sitting on an island in the pool with its right foot on the ground. It seems to come from the sea, listening to people’s voices, coming to welcome all living beings, and spreading nectar with compassion to eliminate heat in the brain. The water-lined design on the back wall of the Guanyin statue, the gurgling waterfall, and the sparkling pool make visitors feel like they are in the cool realm of Guanyin’s compassion, far away from worries.

The term “Praying Guanyin” was named by Master Shengyan. Because Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is a great bodhisattva with great kindness and compassion, who saves the suffering and the distressed. He does not distinguish between you and me, and responds to all requests. As long as you make a wish to ask Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva for help, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva will definitely help all living beings as you wish, so it is named “Praying Avalokitesvara”. On the other hand, we also hope that through the prayers and vows of visiting believers, we can bring more peace to society and make the world less miserable.

The painting shows the friendly interaction between people, the interdependence of the natural environment and animals and plants, and the atmosphere of harmonious coexistence. It illustrates that care, tolerance and respect can eliminate conflicts. As long as we abandon disputes, put aside antagonism, and live in peace, that is the first step towards the Pure Land.

The meaning of “in exile”

The term “entering into exile” comes from Volume 6 of the Shurangama Sutra, and is an important key to the practice of “Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s method of perfecting the ears.” Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s method of perfecting the ears is a method for Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva to introduce to the public his own meditation method to achieve enlightenment. “Entering the place of exile” is the state of liberation achieved by his self-cultivation. “Entering the flow” means to keep the mind alive, letting go of environmental objects and self-attachment; “falling into the flow” means to realize the wisdom of emptiness when the objective environment and subjective self disappear.

Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, Dharma Drum Mountain, Jinshan, New Taipei, praying for Guanyin Hall during the Chinese New Year is very flavorful

The square in front of the Guanyin Temple in Dharma Drum Mountain, Jinshan, New Taipei, and the Guanyin Temple in Taiwan is very interesting during the Chinese New Year

[Putuo Rock, Gongnan Palace, Fulong, New Taipei]

“Putuo Rock in Gongnan Palace, Fulong, New Taipei”

Maoli Mountain is the most popular place in Fulong area.It is an excellent place on the water. The winding mountain road is like a giant dragon occupying the entire mountain. The earliest temple established was Gongnan Palace (Xianggong Temple). The main god served was Lu Dongbin. Later, because of Lingjiu Mountain, Wusheng Taoist Temple The founder, Master Shi Shang Xin Xia Dao, liked the environment here and thought it was very suitable for practicing in Xi, so he found a small cave to stay. After years of alms and extensive cultivation of good deeds, he was recognized by the general public and gradually became famous. Sufficient donations were raised to build the temple, and construction projects began, and the Museum of World Religions was created (located in Zhonghe). Traveling to the top of the mountain, you will have a vast view all around. When the weather is clear, you can look west to get a bird’s-eye view of the topography of Bitoujiao, Hemei, Aodi, Longmen, Fulong, Maao and Magang areas, and even overlook Guishan Island to the east.

Putuo Rock is located on Fulong Road. Walk upwards towards the Lingjiu Mountain Dojo for about 7 to 8 minutes to reach Gongnan Palace. Then walk up the stone steps next to Gongnan Palace for about 5 to 6 minutes to reach it. , the gods worshiped are mainly Nanhai Guanshiyin Bodhisattva, and it is said that the construction was completed in the 57th year of the Republic of China.

Putuo Rock is located on the hillside of Fulong area, with an altitude of about 370 meters. It is a small temple with a broad view overlooking the entire Fulong coast scenery.

Gongnan Palace Putuo Rock has a vast view

Putuo Rock in Gongnan Palace is dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva

【Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, New Taipei Fulong Lingjiu Mountain Wusheng Dojo】

“New Taipei Fulong Lingjiu Mountain Wusheng Dojo”

Wu Sheng Dojo

The perfect and holy spiritual dojo-the inanimate dojo

“The mountains stand high, and the seas swim deep.” The holy water of Lingshan washes away the troubles of the world. Standing on the top of Lingjiu Mountain, what Master Xindao sees in his eyes is not the vast ocean, but a compassionate heart that wants to save. Transform sentient beings.

In 1984, the master founded the “Wu Sheng Taoist Temple” on Lingjiu Mountain. The founder of the mountain, Master Xindao, found a place to practice asceticism here. He saw that the mountain resembled the Lingjiu Mountain where the Indian Buddha promoted Mahayana Buddhism, so he named the ashram. “No Life Dojo”, the name behind it implies the infinite compassion and great wishes of the Master. “No birth” is our original face; it is everyone’s spirituality and Buddha nature, which means there is no life and death. The place of no birth is called “Nirvana”, which is the place where we become enlightened. Our hearts are originally lifeless. If we can realize that dependent origination is the emptiness of nature, then we can escape the pain of reincarnation in the six realms and prove the enlightenment of “no birth and no death”, which is what the Buddha himself said: “the greatest wisdom of true and complete enlightenment.”

“Dojo” generally refers to the place where Buddhism practices and spreads the Dharma: it is where Bodhisattvas live, where monks and Dharma masters live, where every Buddhist disciple returns, and where Bodhisattvas follow the path to become Buddhas, and where they long for all sentient beings. Being able to live peacefully together in the non-living world, all living beings can be cool and at ease, all suffering is relieved, transcending the spiritual and material levels, and reaching the perfection and holiness of the spiritual world.

The Taoist temple inherits the Zen style and is committed to promoting the Huayan spirit of the three vehicles of Buddhism, which is harmonious and harmonious. In order to meet the needs of the new century and achieve the Earth Family vision of “love and peace”, Master Xindao led monks and lay disciples to create the “World Religions Museum” in the Huayan spirit of “One is All” to promote interactive learning and exchange of religions and actively A vision to promote world peace.

Guanyin Statue at Wusheng Dojo in Fulong, Lingjiu Mountain, New Taipei Province, Taiwan

Taiwan Guanyin Dojo, New Taipei Fulong Lingjiu Mountain Wusheng Dojo Pagoda