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Ciyou Temple
Ciyou Temple () is a prominent Chinese temple in Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Matsu. Raohe Street Night Market was located next to this temple as the temple has been a prominent landmark in the area. History The temple was constructed in 1753. According to legends the temple was founded by a wandering monk who came upon a group of Matsu devotees. Together they raised money for ten years and then built the temple. Transportation The temple is accessible within walking distance North of Songshan Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * Qianliyan & Shunfeng'er * List of Mazu temples around the world * Guandu Temple, Beitou District * Bangka Lungshan Temple, Wanhua District * Bangka Qingshui Temple, Wanhua District * Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Datong District * Xingtian Temple, Zhongshan District * List of temples in Taiwan * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songshan District, Taipei
Songshan District is a district of Taipei, Taiwan. The Songshan Airport and the Taipei Arena are located here. History Songshan was originally named Malysyakkaw, a lowland Ketagalan word meaning "Where the river twists". Its written form () was abbreviated () in 1815 during Qing rule. During Japanese rule (1895-1945), the area served as a prime tea-growing area in northern Taiwan. In 1920, the area's settlements were established as , Shichisei District, Taihoku Prefecture. The village, named after Matsuyama City in Japan, was incorporated into Taihoku City (modern-day Taipei) in 1938. At the outset of one-party rule by the Kuomintang (1945-1990), the Mandarin Chinese reading of the kanji characters (i.e. Sung-shan) was adopted as the name of the district, which in 1946 officially comprised 26 municipal villages (). In 1949, the area's tea estates gave way to military housing for lower-income Kuomintang refugee families. The bodies of many residents and political victims ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taoism
Taoism (, ) or Daoism () refers to either a school of Philosophy, philosophical thought (道家; ''daojia'') or to a religion (道教; ''daojiao''), both of which share ideas and concepts of China, Chinese origin and emphasize living in harmony with the ''Tao'' (, 'Thoroughfare'); the ''Tao'' is generally defined as the source of everything and the ultimate principle underlying reality. The ''Tao Te Ching'', a book containing teachings attributed to Laozi (), together with the later Zhuangzi (book), writings of Zhuangzi, are both widely considered the keystone works of Taoism. Taoism teaches about the various disciplines for achieving perfection through self-cultivation. This can be done through the use of Taoist techniques and by becoming one with the unplanned rhythms of the all, called "the way" or "Tao". Taoist ethics vary depending on the particular school, but in general tend to emphasize ''wu wei'' (action without intention), naturalness, simplicity, spontaneity and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1753 Establishments In Taiwan
Events January–March * January 3 – King Binnya Dala of the Hanthawaddy Kingdom orders the burning of Ava, the former capital of the Kingdom of Burma. * January 29 – After a month's absence, Elizabeth Canning returns to her mother's home in London and claims that she was abducted; the following criminal trial causes an uproar. * February 17 – The concept of electrical telegraphy is first published in the form of a letter to ''Scots' Magazine'' from a writer who identifies himself only as "C.M.". Titled "An Expeditious Method of Conveying Intelligence", C.M. suggests that static electricity (generated by 1753 from "frictional machines") could send electric signals across wires to a receiver. Rather than the dot and dash system later used by Samuel F.B. Morse, C.M. proposes that "a set of wires equal in number to the letters of the alphabet, be extended horizontally between two given places" and that on the receiving side, "Let a ball be suspe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Tourist Attractions In Taiwan
Popular tourist attractions in Taiwan include the following: Attractions Historical buildings * Beihai Tunnel, Beigan () * Beihai Tunnel, Nangan () * Daxi Wude Hall () * Eternal Golden Castle * First Guesthouse * Fongyi Tutorial Academy * Former British Consulate at Takao * Former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Center * Former Tainan Weather Observatory * Fort Provintia * Fort Santo Domingo * Fort Zeelandia * Fuxing Barn * Great South Gate * Gulongtou Zhenwei Residence * Hobe Fort * Jhen Wen Academy * Kaohsiung Grand Hotel * Keelung Fort Commander's Official Residence * Lee Teng-fan's Ancient Residence * Lin Family Mansion and Garden * Meinong East Gate Tower * Moving Castle * Niumatou Site * North Gate of Xiong Town * Presidential Office Building * Qihou Fort * Qing Dynasty Taiwan Provincial Administration Hall * Shihlin Paper Mill * Taipei Guest House * Tianma Tea House * Walls of Taipei * Wist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Temples In Taiwan
This is a list of notable temples in Taiwan associated with Chinese folk religion, mostly Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Religious affiliation is based on what each temple registered as to the Ministry of the Interior, though temples often incorporate elements from other sects. Northern Taiwan Taipei City Keelung City New Taipei City Taoyuan City Hsinchu City Hsinchu County Miaoli County Central Taiwan Taichung City Changhua County Nantou County Yunlin County Southern Taiwan Chiayi City Chiayi County Tainan City Kaohsiung City Pingtung County Eastern Taiwan Yilan County Hualien County Taitung County Outlying Islands Penghu County Kinmen County Lienchiang County References {{Reflist * Temples A temple (from the Latin ) is a building reserved for spiritual rituals and activities such as prayer and sacrifice. Religions which erect temples include Christianity (whose t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xingtian Temple
Xingtian Temple (; also Xingtian Gong or Hsing Tian Kong) is a popular temple in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. This temple is devoted to Lord Guan, the Patron Deity of businessmen, military personnel and policeman. This temple is situated on a street corner near the center of the city. Sculptures of dragons feature prominently in this temple's design. It covers over 7,000 square meters. History It was constructed in 1967. In 2014, in an effort to reduce particle air pollution, the temple became the first in Taiwan to ban the burning of incense. Transportation The temple and its surrounding is served by Xingtian Temple Station of Taipei Metro. See also * Taoism & Three teachings * Bangka Lungshan Temple, Wanhua District * Bangka Qingshui Temple, Wanhua District * Ciyou Temple, Songshan District * Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Datong District * Guandu Temple, Beitou District * Zhinan Temple, Muzha District * List of temples in Taiwan This is a list of notable temples in T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalongdong Baoan Temple
Dalongdong Baoan Temple () also known as the Taipei Baoan Temple () is a Chinese folk religion, Taiwanese folk religion temple built in the Datong District, Taipei, Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan. The present temple was originally built by clan members in Tong'an District, Tong'an, Xiamen, Fujian, who immigrated to Taipei in the early 19th century and gave the temple the name ''Po-an'' () in order to "protect those of Tong'an" (保佑同安). The Taipei Confucius Temple is located adjacent to the Baoan Temple. History The temple construction commenced in 1804 and replaced a previously existing wooden shrine from 1742 in ''Toaliongtong'' (; modern-day Dalongdong). Taiwan. Throughout the 20th century during the Taiwan under Japanese rule, Japanese period, the temple underwent numerous improvem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangka Qingshui Temple
The Qingshui Temple (; Chingshui Temple) also known as ''Tsushih Temple'' or the "''Divine Progenitors Temple''" is a temple in dedicated to the Deity known as Master Qingshui, a Northern Song dynasty Buddhist monk who is said to have saved a town from a drought and performed numerous miracles. The temple is located in the Wanhua District of Taipei City, Taiwan. The temple is often called "the most characteristic example of mid-Qing temple architecture." History The temple was constructed in 1787 CE. In 1958, the temple was renovated and restored. Transportation The temple is accessible within walking distance west of Ximen Station of |
Bangka Lungshan Temple
Bangka Lungshan Temple (also Lungshan Temple of Manka, Mengjia Longshan Temple) is a Chinese folk religious temple in Wanhua District (alternately known as Bangka/Mengjia), Taipei, Taiwan. The temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian during Qing rule in honor of Guanyin. It served as a place of worship and a gathering place for the Chinese settlers. In addition to its Buddhist elements, it includes halls and altars to Chinese deities such as Mazu and Guan Yu. History The temple has been destroyed either in full or in part in numerous earthquakes and fires but Taipei residents have consistently rebuilt and renovated it. The temple was rebuilt during Japanese rule. Most recently, it was hit by American bombers during the Taihoku Air Raid on May 31, 1945, during World War II because the Japanese were reportedly hiding armaments there. The main building and the left corridor were damaged and many precious artifacts and artworks were lost. It was rebuilt after t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guandu Temple
The Guandu Temple () is a prominent Chinese temple in Beitou District of Taipei, Taiwan, dedicated the Goddess Mazu. History The temple was originally constructed in 1712. It was also known as Lingshan Temple due to its location at Mount Ling.. & Architecture The temple is filled with carved dragon pillars, stone lions and wall sculptures. The door gods are in the form of relief carvings. The rafters and beams are also carved and painted. The image of Mazu sits on the main altar. Transportation The temple is accessible within walking distance south of Guandu Station of Taipei Metro. See also * Qianliyan & Shunfeng'er * List of Mazu temples around the world * Ciyou Temple, Songshan District * Bangka Lungshan Temple, Wanhua District * Bangka Qingshui Temple, Wanhua District * Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Datong District * Xingtian Temple, Zhongshan District * List of temples in Taiwan * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Mazu Temples
This is a list of Mazu temples, dedicated to Mazu (媽祖) also known as Tian Shang Sheng Mu (天上聖母) or Tian Hou (天后) Chinese Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean, also regarded as Ancestral Deity for Lin (林) Clan. Australia Burma (Myanmar) China Mainland China Hong Kong Macao Taiwan , , , , Xinwu , , Taoyuan , , Opened 1826. Includes world's 3rd-tallest statue of Mazu. , , , - , , , Tiānhòu Gōng , Lukang , Changhua , Also known as the Tianhou. & or Tienhou Palace.. , , - , , , Tiānhòu Gōng , Cijin , Kaohsiung , Opened in 1673.. & Also known as the Cijin. or Cihou Tianhou Temple. , , - , Tianhou Temple , , Tiānhòu Gōng , Magong , Penghu , Usually reckoned Taiwan's oldest Mazu temple. , , - , Wanhe Temple. & , , , , Wànhé Gōng , , Nantun , , Taichung , , Opened 1726, rebuilt 2001 , , , - Japan , , , , Nagasaki , , Nagasaki , , Includes a Mazu Hall (''M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shunfeng'er
Shunfeng'er is a Chinese sea and door god. He usually appears with Qianliyan as a guardian of the temples of the sea goddess Mazu. Name The name "Shunfeng'er" literally means "Wind Accompanying Ears" in reference to his ability to hear any sound carried upon the wind. The unusual idiom is translated variously as "Ears that Hear with the Wind", "Ears that Hear what Comes on the Wind", "Ears that Hear the Sounds Taken with the Wind", "Wind-Accompanying Ears", "Downwind Ears", or even "Sharp Ears", "Far-Hearing", or " All-Hearing". The god's role in helping sailors distinguish favorable winds also prompts the translations "Fair-Wind Ears" and "Favorable-Wind Ears". It also appears as . and His partner Qianliyan's name similarly means "Sharp-Eyed" or "All-Seeing". Under the Ming, Shunfeng'er was also known as ShiKuang. He is also sometimes known as Wanli'er, which has similar meaning, as the Chinese word ''wàn''—like the English " myriad"—simultaneously means the number 10,00 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
