Linji Huguo Chan Temple

Linji Huguo Chan Temple (Chinese: 臨濟護國禪寺; pinyin: Línjí Hùguó Chán Sì) is a Buddhist temple located in Zhongshan District of Taipei, Taiwan.[1]

Linji Huguo Chan Temple
臨濟護國禪寺
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
DeityLinji school
Location
LocationZhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan
Linji Huguo Chan Temple is located in Taiwan
Linji Huguo Chan Temple
Shown within Taiwan
Geographic coordinates25°04′20.88″N 121°31′14.93″E
Architecture
StyleChinese architecture
FounderMeishan De'an (梅山得庵)
Date established1911

History

It was called Rinzai Gokokuzen-ji (臨済護国禅寺), which was a branch temple of Rinzai Zen Buddhism in Japanese rule period. Construction of the temple, designed by Japanese monk Umeyama Genshū (梅山玄秀), commenced in 1900 and was completed in 1911. The statue of Sakyamuni was consecrated on June 21, 1912.[2]

In April 2007, the Taipei Municipal Government has allocated NT$18.05 million for the reconstruction project.

Architecture

The extant buildings include the Shanmen, Four Heavenly Kings Hall, Mahavira Hall, bell tower, drum tower and a pagoda.

Mahavira Hall

The Mahavira Hall was built with double-eaves gable and hip roofs. It modeled the architectural style of the Song dynasty. On each of the main ridge is a tile named "Onigawara". The Mahavira Hall houses statues of Sakyamuni (center), Guanyin (right) and Ksitigarbha (left).

References
  1. 台北圆山临济寺原住持盛满法师度生圆满 安详圆寂. fjnet.com (in Chinese). 2009-07-01.
  2. Huang Lan-Shiang (2005). "The Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies". Chung-Hwa Buddhist Journal. Vol. 18. pp. 139–206. ISSN 1017-7132.
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