Leng Ern Jee Explained

Leng Ern Jee is a Dejiao temple located along Jalan Rajah in Balestier, Singapore.

History

Originally located along Circular Road, the temple began as a shrine in the upper floor of a shophouse dedicated to Lu Dong Bin and Ji Gong during the Japanese occupation of Singapore.^{[1] [2]} After World War 2, donation was collected to move the temple to Jalan Rajah. A traditional Chinese medicine clinic was opened in 1969.^{[3] [4]} The main temple hall is devoted to Lu Dong Bin and Ji Gong, the rear hall is used for honouring ancestors, and the second floor is dedicated to Guanyin.

The temple is included in the Balestier Heritage Trail by the National Heritage Board.

References

1.3273°N 103.8477°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Balestier Heritage Trail. . NHB. National Heritage Board. 8 April 2022.
2. News: . 5 January 1997. 灵隐寺医药部3日起免收施诊费. Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore.
3. News: . 5 February 1998. 灵隐寺11日 将赐赠元宵福物. Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore.
4. News: . 9 January 1997. 灵隐寺设宴庆祝 '道济佛祖'圣诞. Lianhe Wanbao. Singapore.