Linji Huguo Chan Temple

Linji Huguo Chan Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Zhongshan District of Taipei, Taiwan.

History
It was called Rinzai Gokokuzen-ji (臨済護国禅寺), which was a branch temple of Rinzai Zen Buddhism in Japanese rule period. Construction of the temple, designed by Japanese monk Umeyama Genshū (梅山玄秀), commenced in 1900 and was completed in 1911. The statue of Sakyamuni was consecrated on June 21, 1912.

In April 2007, the Taipei Municipal Government has allocated NT$18.05 million for the reconstruction project.

Architecture
The extant buildings include the Shanmen, Four Heavenly Kings Hall, Mahavira Hall, bell tower, drum tower and a pagoda.

Mahavira Hall
The Mahavira Hall was built with double-eaves gable and hip roofs. It modeled the architectural style of the Song dynasty. On each of the main ridge is a tile named "Onigawara". The Mahavira Hall houses statues of Sakyamuni (center), Guanyin (right) and Ksitigarbha (left).