Legend says it that in the year 162 A.D., a child was born in a poor family in Shansi. Kuan Yu led a simple life and made a living selling bean-curds.
He got into trouble when he slayed a corrupt magistrate who had forced a girl to become his concubine.
This branded him a criminal and he had to flee for his life into the mountains.
Upon reaching Chu-Chou of the Szechuan Province, he befriended Chang-fei and Liu Pei.
Together they became sworn brothers and became involved in military pursuits.
Kuan Yu grew up to become China's most decorated hero and was later deified to become one of the most popular Gods of the Chinese people.
In the year 219 A.D., he was captured and put to death by Sun Chuan. On the night of his death, his consciousness appeared to Master Chi Tsai, a Buddhist monk.
Kuan Yu's subconcious requested the Five Precepts and became a Buddhist practitioner. He then vowed to become a guardian for the Buddha Dharma. Thus, Kuan Ti has been worshipped as a Guardian in Buddhist temples.
The various honours and tributes conferred, earned him the rank of 'TI' meaning "God" or "Emperor".
However it must be mentioned that the manners of worship of Kuan Ti at his temples are not necessarily a Buddhist practice.
Kuan Ti temple is located along Jalan Gambang, Pahang.
This temple was founded by Wong Fang about 45 years ago in Kampung Jawa before it was relocated to the present site nearly 23 years ago.
If there is a crowd, you will need to climb 148 flights of stairs to reach its main shrine. If there is no crowd, you can simply drive to the top.
The temple is open daily from 8am to 10pm.
Mr. Wong had passed many years ago. The temple is now run by his next of kin and they can be contacted at 012-981 6676 or 012-983 6281.
Not an easy feat to climb
A small pegola for you to view the beautiful scenery
Quality of my Iphone 3gs camera
I don't understand the offerings of beer
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