The Qing Shui Temple () is a temple located around

Lotus Lake Lotus Pond () is an artificial lake and popular tourist destination on the east side of Zuoying District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Opened in 1951, it is famous for the lotus plants on the lake and the numerous temples around the lake, including the ...

in Zuoying District,

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History

This temple is dedicated to Master Qing Shui, a national hero who fought against the Yuan army and helped resume the

Sung Dynasty The Song dynasty (; ; 960–1279) was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou. The Song conquered the rest ...

. His job included the management of awards for good deeds and punishment for evil deeds in the domains of Yin and Yang. He saved the souls of thousands of people. Whatever they requested, the Master must give them. His kindness knew no bounds, and the fruits he brought were numerous. The temple is situated at the East and faces to the West. Lotus Lake is in front of the temple. Its right hand side lays Panping Mountain, and its left hand side is Great and Small Tortoise Mountains. The construction of the temple is a mixture of the characteristics of the Eastern and Western construction. The structure is magnificent and the impressive style is dignified and solemn. The statue of the intelligent and courageous master garrisoned the village at then trance. It is height of 50 feet, length of 30 feet and width of 28 feet. It was inlaid by 387 units of Hunglung stones. The wooden carved traditional palace lanterns hung at the main temple has an impressive dignified and solemn air. The celestial dragons, lighting lamps, net walls, arches, relief in sculptures, tablets, and net windows are all carved in Chinese cypress with its true color remained. The door gods made of sunflower pear solemn. The sculptors of Tungyang of Chechiang Province especially came here to do the carving and inlaying work. The round columns and walls inside the temple adopt natural milky white fossils matched with wood sculptures. It set up both of elevators and staircases are facing each other; it’s safe and convenient.

References

1938 establishments in Taiwan Religious buildings and structures completed in 1938 Taoist temples in Taiwan Temples in Kaohsiung Zuoying District {{Taiwan-religious-struct-stub