The History and the Art of Keelung Lin-Chuen Temple during the Japanese Rule Period.
Date Issued
2014
Date
2014
Author(s)
Kuo, Yi-Hsuan
Abstract
Locating on the Mt. Yue Mei in Keelung, Lin-Chuen Temple is the first temple established in the turning point of 20th century within four main influential temples that continue today. The initial of the temple is not only reliant on the local Taiwanese business group, but also strongly supported by Caodong School in Japan; both forces laid down the leading role of the temple in Northern Taiwan. In present day, three buildings of temple architecture that constructed in Taishō and Shōwa period remained, including Buddha hall, Kai–Shan-Tang and Lin-Chuen Three Towers. Its compromised style reflected the dual functions of the temple: doing daily dharma practice and attracting public attention. While the society became more and more modern, the architectural policy and technique at the time did affected the way of designing. The temple’s designer, who fitted different buildings with specific appearance in regard to its functions, tried to establish an image of Lin-Chuan Temple that is both traditional and modern.
ShanHui Jiang, the first abbot of Lin-Chuen Temple, played the vital role of founding and designing the temple. He led the monks and believers in Keelung spreading Buddhist education to Taiwanese in a time when Japanese authority has not fully controlled its colony Taiwan; moreover, he joined the Ying Club, cooperated with the other local temples, and associated with new intellectuals. All of the social networking therefore raised the status of Lin-Chuen Temple, fashioning Lin-Chuen Temple not only a model temple but also the famous place in Taiwan.
Subjects
靈泉寺
江善慧
開山堂
靈泉三塔
基隆新西國
曹洞宗
Type
thesis
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