艋舺龍山寺，建於西元1738年，
是由地方三邑移民
（ 明清時期，祖籍來自中國福建省
泉州府核心三個縣 - 晉江縣、南安縣、
惠安縣，合稱「泉州三邑」的渡海移民 ）
共同集資興建，作為他們的信仰寄託
與商界共同經營的聚落，
凝聚社會與多元包容的公廟。
觀世音菩薩與阿彌陀佛、大勢至菩薩
並稱大乘佛教「西方三聖」。
龍山寺的觀世音菩薩神像是西元1738年
由泉州晉江安海龍山寺分靈來臺。
二次大戰期間，正殿遭炮彈擊中，
殿堂全毀，只有觀音菩薩塑像
安然屹立於蓮花座上。
龍山寺雖然以佛教的觀世音菩薩為主祀，
但因早期渡海遷移來的人民
面臨生活、生老病死⋯
祈求平安的寄託，
所以廟方逐步納入多領域的神祇，
供奉道教與民間信仰神明。
龍山寺神明眾多
是因為它屬於台灣特色的寺廟，
融合了佛教、道教與儒家等
多神共祀的信仰。
在這裡我感覺到清靜與共融。
主祀觀世音菩薩 ：消災解厄、
闔家平安、身心安頓。
並供奉
釋迦牟尼佛、
文殊菩薩、
普賢菩薩、
媽祖：祈求航海平安、出外工作
順利、庇佑眾生。
關聖帝君：工作事業順遂。
月老神君：好人緣、好姻緣、感情穩定、
斬斷爛桃花。
註生娘娘：求子、安胎、育兒順利。
華陀仙君：身體健康、病痛痊癒。
文昌帝君：金榜題名、考試順利與智慧。
二百多年來，
龍山寺經過多次修建。
壯麗的屋脊、
樑架細緻的彩繪，
石柱上的雕琢⋯
依然䇄立在此。
來到這莊嚴肅穆淨土的人們
總是誠心的合十默禱。
Bangka Lungshan Temple
was built in 1738 by immigrants
from the Three Counties of Quanzhou (Jinjiang, Nanan, and Hui'an)
as a spiritual and community center.
Built through community fundraising,
this public temple serves as both a spiritual anchor for the residents
and a settlement co-operated with the business community,
functioning as an inclusive hub that unites society.
Dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Guanyin Bodhisattva, along with
Amitabha Buddha and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattv is collectively known in Mahayana Buddhism as the
« Three Sages in the West ».
The statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva at Lungshan Temple was branched off from the Anhai Lungshan Temple
in Jinjiang,
Quanzhou and brought to Taiwan in 1738.
During World War II, the main hall was directly hit by a bomb and completely destroyed, yet the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva remained intact,
sitting solemnly
on the lotus seat.
Although the Lungshan Temple primarily enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva from Buddhism,
early immigrants faced severe challenges
in daily life, sickness,
and death, which led them to seek spiritual comfort and protection.
To meet these diverse spiritual needs,
the temple gradually incorporated deities from various realms, enshrining gods from Taoism and folk religions.
Longshan Temple houses a large number of deities because it is a characteristic Taiwanese temple that integrates Buddhism, Taoism,
and Confucianism into a polytheistic worship system.
Here, I feel a sense of pleace and inclusion.
Main Deity: Guanyin Bodhisattva (Avalokiteshvara)
Blessings: Dispelling disasters and resolving hardships, ensuring family peace, and bringing spiritual tranquility.
Also Enshrined：
Shakyamuni Buddha
Manjushri Bodhisattva
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
Mazu (Goddess of the Sea)：
Praying for safe maritime voyages, smooth work when away from home, and protection for all living beings.
Guan Sheng Di Jun ( Emperor Guan / God of War) ：
Praying for a smooth career and successful business.
Yuelao Shenjun (The Old Man Under the Moon / God of Marriage) ：
Praying for good popularity,
a wonderful marriage, relationship stability, and cutting off unwanted or toxic romances.
Zhusheng Niangniang (Goddess of Childbirth) ：
Praying for conceiving a child,
a safe pregnancy, and smooth child-rearing.
Hua Tuo Xian Jun (Divine Physician Hua Tuo) ：
Praying for good health and recovery from illnesses.
Wenchang Di Jun (God of Culture and Literature) ：
Praying for smooth academic performance, and wisdom.
For over two centuries,
Longshan Temple has undergone multiple renovations.
Yet, its magnificent roof ridges,
the exquisitely painted beams,
and the intricately carved stone pillars still stand firm today.
Those who enter this solemn and serene pure land always press their palms together,
offering their heartfelt,
silent prayers.
