Shandao Temple

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.[2]

Shandao Temple
善導寺
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
Location
LocationDa'an, Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan
Geographic coordinates25°02′44″N 121°31′29″E
Architecture
TypeTemple
Completed1926[1]
Website
www.shandaotemple.org.tw

History

Shandao Temple was built in Japanese rule period. It was called Jōdo-shū Taihoku Betsu-in (淨土宗臺北別院), 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 a 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)

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See also

References
  1. "Shandao Temple (Monastery) - 台灣大百科全書 Encyclopedia of Taiwan". Taiwanpedia.culture.tw. 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
  2. "Shandao temple - 善導寺: Things to do in Taipei". Iwannagothere.com. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
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