Bangka Qingshui Temple Explained

Qingshui Temple
Native Name:艋舺清水巖
Native Name Lang:zh
Coordinates:25.0403°N 121.5028°W
Religious Affiliation:Buddhism
Location:Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan
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Architecture Type:Temple
Year Completed:1787
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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."[1]

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.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/taiwan/taipei_temples.htm#Qingshui%20Temple Temples in Taipei
  2. http://www.taiwan.com.au/Envtra/Taipei/report24.html Qingshui Temple