Linji Huguo Chan Temple
Linji Huguo Chan Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Zhongshan District of Taipei, Taiwan.History
Construction of Linji Huguo Chan Temple, designed by Japanese monk Meishan De'an, commenced in 1900 and was completed in 1911. The statue of Sakyamuni was consecrated on June 21, 1912.
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, Guanyin and Ksitigarbha.
