Architectural type Temple Completed 1926 | Phone +886 2 2341 5758 Affiliation Buddhism | |
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Location Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan Address No. 23, Section 1, Zhongxiao E Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100 Similar Taipei Zoo, Lungshan Temple of Manka, Kangle Park, Chiang Kai‑shek Memorial, Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station | ||
Visiting shandao temple in taipei taiwan
The Shandao Temple (Chinese: 善導寺; pinyin: Shàndǎosì) is a temple in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Taipei.
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Shandao temple taipei taiwan
History
Shandao Temple was built in Japanese rule period. It was called Jōdo-shū Taihoku Betsu-in (浄土宗台北別院), which was a branch temple of Jōdo-shū.
Transportation
Shandao Temple is accessible within walking distance East from Shandao Temple Station of the Taipei Metro.
Activity
Two main Buddhist religious assemblies are held every month-The Eight Precepts Ceremony(八關齋戒法會) and Samadhi Water Repentance Ceremony (慈悲三昧水懺法會). Major ceremonies also take place throughout an year including Chinese Lunar New Year Blessing Ceremony (新春祈福法會), Emperor Liang Repentance Service (梁皇寶懺法會), Buddha's birthday (浴佛節), The Ullambana Ceremony (盂蘭盆節), Avalokiteśvara Service Ceremony (觀音成道法會), Amitabha Dharma Service Ceremony(彌陀法會)