Ling Shun Temple (The First Wealth God Temple in the World) ｜ Blessing Plaque Offering (2025)

Ling Shun Temple, celebrated as "The First Wealth God Temple in the World," is majestically located atop Beigao Peak in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. With over 1,600 years of history, it is one of the most ancient and renowned temples in Hangzhou. Originally established during the Xianhe era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty by the Indian monk Master Huili, Ling Shun Temple holds a significant place in Buddhist history. During the Northern Song Dynasty, it gained immense fame for enshrining the "Five Manifest Wealth Gods," earning the revered title "Wealth God Temple." By the Ming Dynasty, it had further solidified its reputation as "The First Wealth God Temple in the World."

The temple enjoys a prominent status in the Buddhist community while seamlessly incorporating elements of folk belief. Within its sacred halls, devotees venerate Huaguang Wealth God, Literary and Martial Wealth Gods, and the Esoteric Five-Lineage Wealth Gods, fulfilling aspirations for blessings such as prosperity, longevity, joy, health, and peace. Over centuries, emperors and literary figures, including Emperor Huizong of Song, Emperor Kangxi, Emperor Qianlong, Tang Dynasty poet Fang Gan, and Song Dynasty literary master Su Dongpo, have visited the temple, leaving behind poems and calligraphy that enrich its cultural and spiritual heritage.

Blessing Plaque Offering

The Blessing Plaque Offering is a cherished tradition within the temple, allowing devotees to entrust their heartfelt wishes to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. By hanging a blessing plaque, individuals seek prosperity, peace, and success in life. This practice is regarded as a meaningful cultural ritual that promotes virtuous deeds and accumulates merit.

Significance of the Blessing Plaque

• Prayers for Peace:
  Devotees seek blessings for their family’s health, career success, and overall well-being.

• Expression of Aspirations:
  Wishes such as academic success, the blessing of children, or financial prosperity are inscribed on the plaque, symbolizing auspiciousness and harmony.

• Accumulation of Merit:
  Through acts of donation and devotion, devotees plant the seeds of good karma, aspiring to reap its rewards.

Details of the Blessing Plaque

The plaque typically includes the name of the devotee and the content of their prayer or wish, serving as a tangible symbol of their hopes and aspirations.

(We will coordinate with clients in advance to discuss specific details and arrange the ceremonial delivery.)

Embrace the timeless tradition of the Blessing Plaque Offering at Ling Shun Temple, and let your prayers and aspirations find resonance in this sacred and historic sanctuary.