Luk Wu
Luk Wu Tsuen is an area and a village of Lantau Island in Hong Kong, home to several Buddhist monasteries.
The place was named as such since deer could be found there in the past and the landscape looks like a lake.
Administration
Luk Wu is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.Features
Luk Wu, together with Ngong Ping, Keung Shan, Tei Tong Tsai and Man Cheung Po are considered as the five major Buddhist sites of Lantau Island, hosting numerous temples and gardens.Luk Wu Chin She
The oldest temple in the village was built as early as 1883 during the early days of British rule of Hong Kong.Luk Wu Chin She is located just above the Deer Pond area and was founded originally as a Taoist Temple.
Yin Hing Monastery
Yin Hing Monastery is a relatively recent addition to the monastic community of Luk Wu as it was completed in 1966.It features a brightly-coloured framework and is protected by two green guardian lions. Yin Hing Monastery was converted into a columbarium after it was sold to a private developer.
Gak Su Temple
The first of four buildings was donated in 1997 to Su Bong Zen Monastery that manages and maintains this location. Meditation retreats have been held here ever since, providing training for monks and nuns, novices and laypeople alike.Over the years, three additional nearby locations have become part of Gak Su Temple, providing facilities for spiritual practice as well as lodging for retreat participants from all over the world.