Hua Seng Keng Temple 华圣宫, Kuala Gula

Hua Seng Keng Temple, Kuala Gula (3 April, 2004)


Hua Seng Keng (Simplified Chinese: 华圣宫, Traditional Chinese: 華聖宮) is a Chinese temple in Kuala Gula, Perak. It is set in the midst of Gula Estate, which is (not a sugar plantation) a palm oil estate. The temple is an eclectic fusion of Mahayana Buddhism and Taoist folk beliefs. Arriving here, you have the distinct feel of entering Kuala Gula's version of Haw Par Villa.

Brass statue in the compound of Hua Seng Keng (3 April, 2004)


In the compound of Hua Seng Keng are a host of statues. You will come across the Goddess of Mercy, animals from the Chinese zodiac and more. Perhaps of particular interest to visitors (both Taoists and non-Taoists) is Hua Seng Keng's representation of Hades. Using murals, dioramas and life-size figures, Hua Seng Keng takes you on a journey to hell and back. You see the souls of the departed lining up to cross the bridge. A Taoist version of the Book of Life is unscrolled and the names of the departed are read out before the magistrates who then mete out creatively graphic punishments.

Postrating before a magistrate of Hades (3 April, 2004)


The arrival of the Departed, and their names read from the Scroll of the Dead. (3 April, 2004)


The Departed line up to enter Hades. (3 April, 2004)


Expect a lot of postrating in Hades. (3 April, 2004)


View of Hua Seng Keng in Kuala Gula. (3 April, 2004)

Going to Hua Seng Keng

This is the way to Hua Seng Keng from Jalan Gula (State Route A100), the main road.

Hua Seng Keng Temple is on the map of Kuala Gula

List of Chinese Temples in Kuala Gula, Chinese Temples in Perak and Chinese Temples in Malaysia

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