The Qingshui Temple (; Chingshui Temple) also known as ''Tsushih Temple'' or the "''Divine Progenitors Temple''" is a
temple
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in dedicated to the
Deity
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known as
Master Qingshui, a Northern
Song dynasty
The Song dynasty (; ; 960–1279) was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou. The Song conquered the rest ...
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
Wanhua District, known in Taiwanese Hokkien as Báng-kah khu and historically as "Monga" or "Monka", is a district in Taipei, Taiwan. It is Taipei's oldest district. The district is home to historic buildings such as the Bangka Lungshan Temple, ...
of
Taipei
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City,
Taiwan
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. The temple is often called "the most characteristic example of mid-
Qing
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temple
architecture
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."
History
The temple was constructed in 1787
CE.
Qingshui Temple
In 1958, the temple was renovated and restored.
Transportation
The temple is accessible within walking distance west of Ximen Station of Taipei Metro
Taipei Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), branded as Metro Taipei, is a rapid transit system serving the areas of Taipei and New Taipei City, New Taipei in Taiwan, operated by the State-owned enterprise, government-owned Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation ...
.
References
1787 establishments in Taiwan
Religious buildings and structures completed in 1787
Buddhist temples in Taipei
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