Jade Dragon Temple Explained

Jade Dragon Temple
Native Name:Malay: Kuil Naga Jade
Chinese: 玉龙山天恩寺
Location:Sibu
Coordinates:2.2888°N 112.0182°W
Religious Affiliation:Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism
District:Sibu District
State:Sarawak
Country:Malaysia
Established:2004
Year Completed:2009
Construction Cost:RM60 million[1] [2]
Architecture Type:Chinese temple

The Jade Dragon Temple (Chinese: 玉龙山天恩寺), also known as Yu Lung San Tien En Si,[3] is a Chinese temple located at KM26 of Sibu-Bintulu Road in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. The temple housing the places of worship for Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, with the temple complex is considered as the largest not only in Malaysia but believed to be the largest in Southeast Asia as well.[1] [2] [3]

History

The temple complex was constructed in October 2004 through the idea of an 70-year-old Hii Siew Onn who is managing the temple committees in Bintulu and Miri. The temple materials were mostly imported from China and constructed jointly by Chinese nationals and native Ibans.[1]

Features

Each of the temple building has a large hall housing statues of Gautama Buddha, Smiling Buddha, Dashizi Bodhisattva and the four-faced Goddess among the many Chinese deities.[1] Other section in the temple include a cultural and resource centre, two bell-and-drum towers, a theatre and a hall where the sutras are kept, Chinese zodiac garden, 7 Heavenly Sisters, as well as a lodging house and restaurant.[1]

References

  1. Web site: Malaysia's largest temple complex opens to public. Philip Hii. The Star. 13 November 2009. 19 February 2019. 19 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190219183358/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2009/11/13/malaysias-largest-temple-complex-opens-to-public/. live.
  2. Web site: Sojourn in Sibu. Andy Chua. The Star. 9 May 2010. 19 February 2019. 19 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190219130128/https://www.thestar.com.my/story/?sec=sundaymetro&file=%2F2010%2F5%2F9%2FSundayMetro%2F6197737. dead.
  3. Web site: Yu Lung San Tien En Si (Jade Dragon Temple), Sibu. Sarawak Tourism. 19 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190219070514/https://sarawaktourism.com/attraction/yu-lung-san-tien-en-si-jade-dragon-temple/. 19 February 2019. dead.