Nine-Dragon Wall
Mar 3, 2021, 16:59 PM
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Nine-Dragon Wall
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nine-dragon-wall
The Nine-Dragon Wall is a replica of the real treasure that is kept in Beihai Park in Beijing, China. Nine lifelike dragons are carved on this wall. Three Chinese characters “Nine Dragon Wall,” and a poem written by Mr. Zhao Puchu, the late chairman of the Buddhist Association of China, are carved on the back of the wall.
History of
Wong Tai Sin Temple
In April 1942, guidance from Master Wong Tai Sin was received through divine writing. These Taoist priests were directed to erect a new temple in the area of Chuk Yuen in Kowloon City. The writings from the Master indicated “This place, a symbol of the wings of phoenix, is blessed and it is the most appropriate place to set up a temple to propagate religious doctrines.” They then inserted a bamboo stick on the ground as a sign and thus set up the main altar. At the beginning, the Main Altar, Confucian Hall, General Office, dormitory, main gate and the wells were built in the temple. The other buildings were constructed continually in the coming years. Its Taoist architecture reflects nothing less than the significance and teachings of Taoism. The buildings contain the five elements in Chinese Fengshui culture, where Bronze Pavilion represents “Metal”, Scripture Hall represents “Wood”, Yuk Yik Fountain represents “Water”, Yue Heung Pavilion represents “Fire” and Earth Wall represents “Earth”.