Friday, January 31, 2020

Yinlin Temple 印林寺 where Master Yinyuan was ordained

During my visit to Fuqing on Nov. 19, 2019, I visited Yinlin Temple 印林寺 located at the edge of Donglin Village 東林村 where Master Yinyuan was first ordained. Yinyuan's master was a devout Buddhist and had visited this temple frequently. It remains active in local communities with local cults such as the worship of earth god 土地公 and nine immortals of the He family 何九仙.





Friday, January 24, 2020

Yinyuan's Lin Family Lineage Branch Shrine 林氏支祠 in Donglin Village 東林村, Fuqing


During my visit to Fuqing on Nov. 19, 2019, I visited Master Yinyuan's Lin Family Lineage Branch Shrine 林氏支祠 located in Donglin Village 東林村 where he was born.  I was told Yinyuan's family house was located next to the shrine building to the right but has been replaced with another building now. The Lineage Shrine located in Qianzhai Village is the main shrine from which this branch was established.






Monday, January 20, 2020

Yinyuan Lineage Shrine in Qianzhai Village 前宅村, Fuqing


During my visit to Fuqing on  Nov. 18, 2019, I visited Yinyuan's Lin Family Lineage Shrine located in Qianzhai Village 前宅村. It is not far away from his ancestor's tombs. The facade of the building remains its Qing dyansty still while the interior has been remodeled in modern auditorium style.






Friday, January 17, 2020

Yinyuan's Ancestor Tombs in Qianzhai Village 前宅村, Fuqing


During my visit to Fuqing on Nov. 18, 2019, I visited Master Yinyuan's two ancestors' tombs located in Qianzhai Village 前宅村. According to locals, these two ancestors are the second and third generations in the Ming dynasty. They remain intact but need better care.