【Chiayi】Longyin Temple: Surrounded by dense forests, away from the hustle and bustle of the city

Longyin Temple is located in Chukou District, Chiayi. This temple is hidden deep in the mountains and forests, with a quiet environment and a long history and cultural background. The origin of the founding of Longyin Temple is that in 1966, Zen Master Jigong traveled around the world and visited this place. Seeing that this place was surrounded by mountains and rivers, and had outstanding people, it was a good location for building a temple to save the world, so he stayed here. One night, he gave instructions to a man named Qiu in his dream. He saw a statue of a god wearing tattered clothes and holding a broken fan, who would practice medicine and save the world here. He instructed the Qiu family to carve a golden body. The Qiu family was still half-believing and half-doubting, but they dreamed of instructions from gods and Buddhas many times, and the repeated miracles were realized one by one, forcing them to believe it. So in 1974, he went to Kaohsiung and prayed for the spirit of Master Jigong's golden body at Jiaxian Longfeng Temple. In the same year, he carved the golden body of Master Jigong according to the instructions of the gods and Buddhas and enshrined it in Qiu's home. At this time, Master Jigong had already started to practice medicine and save people. His divine power was great and believers came from far and wide to worship and ask for advice. Master Jigong often traveled to temples, palaces, and altars in various places, using the medium to practice medicine and save people, so the number of pilgrims increased every year. At this time, Master Jigong indicated the annual fortune: [Dragon fortune has arrived] and a temple needs to be built. 🔸️Longyin Temple is surrounded by dense forests, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The air here is fresh and the scenery is pleasant, which is very suitable for meditation or relaxation. 🔸️The Buddha statues and various sculptures in the temple have been well preserved over the years, showing the historical heritage and artistic essence of Buddhist culture. 🔸️Many believers come here to worship Buddha, pray for peace, and participate in the temple's meditation activities. It is a good place to calm down and purify the mind. 🌸Tips: 🔺️Best time to visit: Visit Longyin Temple in the morning or evening to enjoy a more peaceful atmosphere and appreciate the surrounding natural beauty. 🔺️Address: No. 1, Fanlu Township, Chiayi County 🔺️Transportation: From Chiayi Railway Station, take bus "7322 Chiayi ⇌ Alishan", "7322 (detour Fenchihu) Chiayi ⇌ Alishan", "7302 Chiayi ⇌ Fenchihu", "7314 Chiayi ⇌ Dabang" and get off at Chukou Station 🔺️Notes: Please keep quiet when worshipping, respect the rules and believers in the temple, and wear light clothes and comfortable shoes for visiting and walking. #August2024