There are three strange phenomena in Hongfa Temple in Shenzhen: "magic stone", "mysterious aperture" and "mysterious Buddha statue".
1. The "Magic Stone" of Hongfa Temple in Shenzhen
There is a huge stone in front of the mountain gate of Hongfa Temple in Shenzhen, which is called the "Magic Stone". The stone is oddly shaped, resembling a giant bat, and is said to bring good luck and wealth. It is said that if you make a wish on this stone, it may come true.
2. The "Mysterious Aperture" of Hongfa Temple in Shenzhen
In the Main Hall of Hongfa Temple in Shenzhen, there is a glass plate placed behind the Buddha statue. When sunlight shines in, a mysterious halo of light appears on this glass plate, which is very beautiful. It is said that this halo is a miracle of Buddha and can bring good luck and blessings to people.
3. The "Mysterious Buddha Statue" of Hongfa Temple in Shenzhen
In the Main Hall of Hongfa Temple in Shenzhen, there is a very mysterious Buddha statue, which is called the "Mysterious Buddha Statue". This Buddha statue has no hair, eyes and mouth. However, this Buddha statue is very efficacious. It is said that as long as you make a wish in front of this Buddha statue, you may receive the Buddha's blessing and protection.
The architectural history of Shenzhen Hongfa Temple:
In 1983, preparations for the construction of Shenzhen Hongfa Temple began.
On July 1, 1985, Hongfa Temple broke ground. Hongfa Temple is different from any temple in China (which was repaired or rebuilt due to damage during the Cultural Revolution). It is a completely new temple. It is also the first temple built in China after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. At that time, at the courtesy of the relevant departments of Shenzhen City, the eminent monk Benhuan personally led his disciples to pray for the groundbreaking ceremony. After the construction of the Main Hall, Sutra Library, and Heavenly King Hall was completed, construction was stopped for some reason. With Zhao Puchu's care and promotion, Hongfa Temple was successfully completed.
In 1986, Master Benhuan wrote a letter to Zhao Puchu, president of the Chinese Buddhist Association, asking him to name and inscribe it on his behalf. Mr. Zhao proposed to call it "Samantabhadra Temple", but considering that believers in Guangdong and Hong Kong do not worship Samantabhadra Bodhisattva very much, Master Zhengguo said that in order to promote Buddhism, it would be better to call it "Hongfa Temple". Mr. Zhao agreed and wrote the words "Hongfa Temple" in his own handwriting and sent it to Ben Huan. The "Hongfa Temple" plaque was made in 1986.