Bangka_Qingshui_Temple

Bangka Qingshui Temple

Bangka Qingshui Temple

Temple in Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan

The Qingshui Temple (Chinese: 艋舺清水巖; pinyin: Měngjiǎ Qīngshuǐ Yán; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Báng-kah-chheng-chúi-giâm; 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."[1]

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History

The temple was constructed in 1787 CE.[2] In 1958, the temple was renovated and restored.

Transportation

The temple is accessible within walking distance west of Ximen Station of Taipei Metro.

References

  1. [1]
    Temples in Taipei
  2. [2]
    Qingshui Temple Archived 19 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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