Jue Hai Zen Temple is a thousand-year-old ancient Buddhist temple, originally known as ‘Datang Xing Shan Temple’, built during the reign of Emperor Xianzong of Tang in the year 815 AD.
Apart from offering incense and worshipping Buddha, the temple is renowned for its ‘Jie Fan Bridge’ and the bell tower. In front of the Mahavira Hall, there is a Seven Treasures Pond, and above it lies the ‘Jie Fan Bridge’. The bridge is flanked by stone railings, with stone lions on each panel, each pair consisting of male and female lions, full of secular charm and very appealing. The bell tower is another notable feature; the temple’s bell tower stands eight meters tall, topped with yellow glazed tiles, and adorned with copper bells at each corner. The wind blows, and the bells ring melodiously. A beautifully crafted 1500 kg bronze bell stands atop the tower. Unlike other large bells, it features a raised dragon head at the top, giving it a Chinese flair. It’s unknown how many worshippers who strike the bell can truly let go of their worldly desires and attachments to the colors of mountains and waters.
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