Shandao Temple
Appearance
Shandao Temple | |
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善導寺 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
Location | |
Location | Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan |
Geographic coordinates | 25°02′44″N 121°31′29″E / 25.04556°N 121.52472°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Buddhist temple |
Completed | 1926[1] |
Website | |
Official website (in Chinese) |
The Shandao Temple (traditional Chinese: 善導寺; simplified Chinese: 善导寺; pinyin: Shàndǎo Sì) is a temple in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Taipei.[2]
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.
See also
- Buddhism in Taiwan
- Yin Shun, Abbot (1956-1957)
- Linji Huguo Chan Temple, Zhongshan District
- Nung Chan Monastery, Beitou District
- List of temples in Taiwan
- List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
References
- ^ "Shandao Temple (Monastery) - 台灣大百科全書 Encyclopedia of Taiwan". Taiwanpedia.culture.tw. 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
- ^ "Shandao temple - 善導寺: Things to do in Taipei". Iwannagothere.com. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Taipei Shandao Temple.
- Official website (in Chinese)