Qingshui Temple
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| Qingshui Temple | |
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| 艋舺清水巖 | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Temple |
| Completed | 1787 |
The Qingshui Temple (Chinese: 艋舺清水巖; pinyin: Měngxiá 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 god Qingshui Zushi, a Northern Song Dynasty Buddhist monk who is said to have saved a town from a drought. 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.
References
- ↑ Temples in Taipei
- ↑ Qingshui Temple Archived 19 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine.
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