Hangzhou Lingshun Temple (the world’s number one temple of the God of Wealth)
The First Temple of the God of Wealth in the World is located on the top of Beigaofeng Mountain in Hangzhou. It was originally named Lingshun Temple and has a history of more than 1,600 years. It is one of the "Five Spirits". In the Northern Song Dynasty, it was called the Temple of the God of Wealth because it enshrined the "Five Wealth Gods". In the Ming Dynasty, it was also known as the "Huaguang Temple". The Jiangnan talent Xu Wenchang left a calligraphy work of "The First Temple of the God of Wealth in the World".
Sincerity is the key: Be respectful when worshipping, avoid making noise, and silently recite your name/birthday/wishes when praying.
㊗️May all your wishes come true, and may you have good fortune and peace! 🌄✨
First worship the four directions: Hold incense and bow to the east, south, west, and north, representing respect for the gods of the four directions of heaven and earth.
In front of the door: Maitreya Buddha (always smiling, symbolizing tolerance, joy and blessings, and harmony brings wealth)
Weituo Yinsa (guarding the peace of the temple, removing evil obstacles, implying safe entry and exit)
Mountain Gate Hall:
Wen Caishen Fan Li (three ups and downs, implying that all the money will come back, and the time will come)
Wu Caishen Guan Gong: guarding wealth, loyalty and integrity, industry protection (especially merchants), seeking to make good connections and attract wealth in the business world)
On the left and right sides are Wen Caishen Hall: Caibo Xingjun (suitable for students), Wu Caishen Hall: Guan Gong Guan Erye (suitable for business freelancers)
Main Hall:
Left: Zhao Gongming, the head of the Five Colored Gods of Wealth (side wealth (investment, unexpected wealth), house protection to ward off evil spirits, fair trade)
Middle: Sakyamuni Buddha (everything is available)
Right: Yellow God of Wealth (one of the Five Colored Gods of Wealth in Tibetan Buddhism, pray for wealth, abundance, food and clothing)
Walk inside to the left: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (meaning peace and health)
Continue walking clockwise: Huaguang Emperor (positive wealth, promotion and salary increase in main business)
Guanyin Bodhisattva (all requests are answered: especially health, peace, offspring, disaster relief)
Living Buddha Jigong (pray for health and peace to solve difficulties)
Cultural God of Wealth Bigan (fair and selfless, pray for positive wealth stability)