Doesn’t that view make you feel peaceful? Here before us stands the \u9f8d\u6bcd\u4f5b\u5802. It is also known as the Lung Mo Temple. Some locals call it the Tsuen Wan Lung Mo Temple. This temple is a serene escape from Hong Kong’s vibrant city life.
\u9f8d\u6bcd\u4f5b\u5802 is a Buddhist temple dedicated to Longmu. In Cantonese, Longmu translates to \”Lung Mo.\” Longmu means Mother of Dragons. This temple sits in the old village of Tsuen Wan. It is on the eastern side of Kam Tsz Shan.
The \u9f8d\u6bcd\u4f5b\u5802 was founded in 1957 by Lai Yuet Ying. Lai Yuet Ying’s Buddhist name was Shing Leung. People called her \”Second Sister.\” She devoted her life to Buddhism. Early on, she followed the monk Mau Fung. He founded Tung Po Tor. She learned about Longmu’s virtues. She vowed to build a temple for Longmu and a home for the elderly.
In 1957, she gained support from believers. They built a small temple in a valley. Later, the city developed and the temple faced demolition. The government gave land on Kam Tsz Shan for a new temple. After years of hard work, the \u9f8d\u6bcd\u4f5b\u5802 was completed.
In 2002, the \u9f8d\u6bcd\u4f5b\u5802 underwent renovations. They built the Tsui Fan Pavilion in front of the temple. A monument commemorates Lai Yuet Ying’s work.
The temple complex has two buildings. The main hall is the Lung Mo Hall. It honors the Dragon Mother. It offers stunning views of Tsuen Wan. Next to the main hall is the Hall of Mitigating Calamities.
To the left is a two-story building. The lower level houses the Tai Sui Hall. Ancestral tablets are also kept there. Upstairs, you will find the Goddess of Mercy Hall. The Yuan Chen Hall and the Dragon Mother’s Bed are there too. Worshippers practice the tradition of \”touching the dragon bed\” to pray for children.
To the right of the main hall is a path. It leads to the Di Zang Temple in Tsuen Wan.
Despite its remote location, the \u9f8d\u6bcd\u4f5b\u5802 attracts many during festivals. Residents offer help to worshippers. Many believers come to pray. Even celebrities visit the temple.
Keep in mind that there is no public transportation directly to the \u9f8d\u6bcd\u4f5b\u5802. Visitors can take a minibus to a nearby intersection. From there, it is a ten-minute walk uphill to the temple entrance. Taxis can also take you directly to the temple.
The \u9f8d\u6bcd\u4f5b\u5802 is a beautiful example of dedication and faith. Its history and peaceful setting make it a unique place.