aeeble

Located next to the Kaishan Temple, the Lingyun Chan Temple's Lengyan Ge (Hall of Firm and Unshakable Samadhi) was built to provide a place for Buddhist disciples to meditate. The term "Lengyan" comes from the Buddhist scripture, the "Lengyan Jing" (Sutra of Firm and Unshakable Samadhi, also known as the "Golden Garland Sutra"). This hall serves as a place for young monks to meditate and study Buddhism, as well as a venue for receiving guests and devotees. The second-generation abbot, Master Benyuan, built it in 1926 using materials from Guanyinshan, constructing a two-story stone building. The architectural style blends multiple influences, combining Eastern and Western elements. The covered walkway displays a local Taiwanese style, while the stone columns feature elegant Baroque details. The triangular gable roof exhibits a strong Indian Buddhist influence. Mature trees surround the hall, accentuating its solidity and refinement. The Kaishan Temple and Lengyan Ge are not far apart and both serve as places for promoting Buddhism and meditation, earning them the nickname "Mother and Child Temples." Currently, they are privately owned by the temple and not open to the public.