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Temple in Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan

Qingshui Temple
艋舺清水巖
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
Location
LocationWanhua, Taipei, Taiwan
Geographic coordinates25°02′25″N 121°30′10″E / 25.04028°N 121.50278°E / 25.04028; 121.50278
Architecture
TypeTemple
Completed1787

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."

History

The temple was constructed in 1787 CE. 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. Temples in Taipei
  2. Qingshui Temple Archived 19 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine

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