Yaowang Shrine (also known as God of Medicine Shrine)
Mar 3, 2021, 17:09 PM
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Yaowang Shrine (also known as God of Medicine Shrine)
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yaowang-shrine
The Yaowang Shrine (also known as God of Medicine Shrine) was completed in 2011 and enshrines Master Sun Simiao, the Taoist King of Medicine. Master Sun Simiao was a well-known physician and medicine researcher of the Tang dynasty. He was also a Taoist priest and was well-versed in the teachings of Lao Tzu and Zhuangzi, as well as medicine and other studies. His theories promoted prevention over treatment, with a particular focus on food therapy, and he authored many medical classics, winning the title of the “King of Medicine” for his contributions. Sik Sik Yuen celebrates the birthday of the Medicine King on April 28 of the Lunar calendar.
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”.