Leng Ern Jee

Leng Ern Jee is a Dejiao temple located along Jalan Rajah in Balestier, Singapore.

History

Originally located along Circular Road, the temple began as a shrine in the upper floor of a shophouse dedicated to Lu Dong Bin and Ji Gong during the Japanese occupation of Singapore.[1][2] After World War 2, donation was collected to move the temple to Jalan Rajah.[1] A traditional Chinese medicine clinic was opened in 1969.[3][4] The main temple hall is devoted to Lu Dong Bin and Ji Gong, the rear hall is used for honouring ancestors, and the second floor is dedicated to Guanyin.[1]

The temple is included in the Balestier Heritage Trail by the National Heritage Board.[1]

References
  1. "Balestier Heritage Trail" (PDF). NHB. National Heritage Board. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  2. "灵隐寺医药部3日起免收施诊费". Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore. 5 January 1997.
  3. "灵隐寺11日 将赐赠元宵福物". Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore. 5 February 1998.
  4. "灵隐寺设宴庆祝 '道济佛祖'圣诞". Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore. 9 January 1997.

1.32725°N 103.84770°E / 1.32725; 103.84770

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