Many people pray blindly when they visit Lingyin Temple.

In fact, every hall in this ancient temple

has its own specialty for making wishes.

Whether for health, academic success,

career advancement, or peace of mind,

each has a corresponding Buddha or Bodhisattva.

Praying at the right place

is the only way to honor your offerings

and your wishes.

As a thousand-year-old temple,

Lingyin Temple has accumulated

profound Buddhist culture

and folk prayer traditions.

Most visitors come here

not only to admire the scenery

but also to make sincere wishes,

seeking inner peace and comfort

in a tranquil setting.

The Hall of Heavenly Kings is the first stop for praying.

Each Buddha and Bodhisattva inside

corresponds to a specific blessing.

Paying respects to Maitreya Buddha

symbolizes letting go of attachments,

asking for fulfillment,

and praying for a comfortable life

and family harmony.

Paying respects to Skanda Bodhisattva

is mainly for staying away from disasters and obstacles,

ensuring safe daily travel

and a stable life.

The Four Heavenly Kings

represent protection from all directions,

symbolizing peace year after year

and stability in all matters.

The Mahavira Hall

is the core hall for prayers.

Paying respects to Sakyamuni Buddha

allows you to pray for a smooth life,

academic success, and career progress.

The Medicine Buddha Hall focuses

on prayers for safety and health.

The Medicine Buddha inside

is one of the Three Saints of the East,

representing healing, well-being,

peace, and longevity.

This is the main place where visitors pray

for their families.

The Huayan Hall enshrines the Three Saints of Huayan

and Vairocana Buddha,

where you can pray for a bright future

and rewards for all your efforts.

Manjushri Bodhisattva

is deeply revered by students,

who pray for academic progress

and fewer detours.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva

is ideal for working professionals

to pray for steady career growth

and fruitful efforts.

The Jigong Hall

carries the warmth of everyday life.

Jigong, the Living Buddha,

symbolizes kindness, justice,

and carefree freedom.

Praying here helps you wish away

life's exhaustion and constraints,

live freely and clearly,

and stay away from gossip and trouble.

Paying respects to the Five Hundred Arhats

symbolizes accepting life's ups and downs,

taking gains, losses, glory, and disgrace lightly,

cultivating yourself,

staying true to your heart,

and moving forward steadily in ordinary life.

Making wishes and praying here

is both an expression of hope

and a way to soothe inner anxiety,

allowing you to face the future

with kindness, hope, and composure.