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。
其實我不常去寺廟，
深覺心中有佛，
喜以心靈為道埸向內修行。
然而在清靜莊嚴的寺廟中
也可與眾生同修，感受慈悲法喜。
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。
前殿主祀
釋迦牟尼佛：被尊稱為佛陀（覺悟者）
佛陀教育的創始人，
29歲感於人生的生、老、病、死
之苦，
放棄王位與奢華生活，出家尋求解脫之道。
經過6年苦行後，在菩提樹下靜坐冥想，
最終大悟成佛。
之後展開長達49年的教化與說法。
80歲時於安詳入滅（大涅槃）
藥師佛：身心健康、消災延壽、為病人祈福。
阿彌陀佛：祝福平安、幸福、消除煩惱、
身心自在。
正殿
先向外拜天公（天公爐方向）
再向內朝拜主神：
中間主祀
觀世音菩薩：消災解厄、
闔家平安、身心安頓。
再參拜正殿兩側
文殊菩薩：
佛教四大菩薩之一，象徵「大智」
祈願增長聰慧、提升思考與決策能力、
化解生活中的煩惱與迷惘。
普賢菩薩：
佛教四大菩薩之一，代表「大行」
與實踐的力量，
象徵將智慧真正落實在生活中。
祈求工作事業順利、消災解厄、福慧增長。
後殿中央
主祀
媽祖：祈求航海平安、出外工作
順利、庇佑眾生。
後殿左側
主祀
註生娘娘：
求子、安胎、育兒順利。
後殿右側
主祀
文昌帝君：
金榜題名、考試順利與智慧。
後殿
關聖帝君：工作事業順遂。
月下老人：好人緣、好姻緣、感情穩定、
斬斷爛桃花。
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⋯
依然䇄立至今。
來到此莊嚴肅穆之地的人們
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.
Actually, I don't visit temples very often.
I deeply believe that the Buddha resides within my heart, and I prefer to treat my own soul as a place of practice for inner cultivation.
However, within the serene and solemn atmosphere of a temple, I can also practice alongside all living beings, feeling the joy of compassion and the Dharma.
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.
I feel a sense of peace and inclusion here.
The chief priest of the front hall -
Shakyamuni Buddha ：
Reverently addressed as the Buddha
"The Awakened One"
The founder of Buddhist education.
At the age of 29, deeply moved by the suffering of human birth, old age, sickness, and death,
he renounced his throne and luxurious life to leave home in search of the path to liberation.
After six years of rigorous ascetic practices, he sat in silent meditation under the Bodhi tree and ultimately attained great enlightenment, becoming the Buddha.
Thereafter, he embarked on a 49-year journey of teaching and expounding the Dharma.
At the age of 80, he peacefully entered Parinirvana (the Great Demise).
Bhaisajyaguru( Medicine Buddha ) :
Physical and mental well-being.
Peace of mind and body.
Blessing for the recovery of patients.
Amitābha Buddha :
free from all vexations, peace and happiness.
At ease in both body and mind.
Face outward to worship the Jade Emperor （ facing the direction of the incense burner for Heaven ）
Next, face inward to worship the main deity.
The central Main Deity -
Guanyin Bodhisattva (Avalokiteshvara) :
helps people avert disasters and resolve difficulties, brings peace and safety to the entire family,
and settles both mind and body.
The Two Sides of the Main Hall -
Manjushri Bodhisattva ：
One of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Buddhism, symbolizing "Great Wisdom"
Prayers to Manjushri are for increasing intelligence and wisdom, enhancing thinking and decision-making abilities,
and resolving troubles and confusion
in daily life.
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva ：
One of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Buddhism, representing "Great Action"
and the power of practice.
Samantabhadra symbolizes truly implementing wisdom into daily life.
For a smooth job and career, dissolving disasters, overcoming difficulties, and growing both fortune and wisdom.
Rear Palace Center
Main Deity -
Mazu (The Goddess of the Sea):
Pray for safe seafaring, smooth career/work abroad, and the blessing and protection of all sentient beings.
Left side of the rear hall-
Mainly enshrining -
Zhusheng Niangniang (The Goddess of Child Birth) :
Praying for conceiving a child,
a safe pregnancy, and smooth childbirth
and child-nurture.
Right Side of the Rear Hall -
Mainly Enshrined -
Wenchang Dijun (The God of Literature
and Education) :
Success in examinations, passing exams smoothly, and wisdom.
Rear Hall -
Guan Sheng Di Jun （ Guan Gong ) :
Smooth career path.
A successful and smooth career.
Yue Lao（ The Taoist God of Matchmaking and Marriage ）:
Praying for good popularity,
a wonderful marriage, relationship stability, and cutting off unwanted or toxic romances.
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…
It still stands here to this day.
People who enter this solemn and sacred place always press their palms together
in sincere prayer.
