Inscription in the temple recorded the Ming Dynasty calendar Wanli Reign period 28 years might proved the building might be already been there since 1600 or earlier in the 15th Century.

[2][3][4] Additional structures were then constructed in 1673 under the leadership of Kapitan Li Wei King Koon Chang with materials imported from China.

[5][6][7] The temple served as the main place of worship for the local Hoklo (Hokkien) community.

[4] In 1962, then abbot Seck Kim Seng ordained Houn Jiyu-Kennett, a Zen nun from England and the future founder of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, at this temple.

The building conforms to the principles of feng shui where the complex is laid out to ensure a view of the river and high ground on either side.