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Spiritual Sites of Taiwan

This collection highlights prominent religious landmarks across Southern Taiwan, ranging from the expansive Fo Guang Shan Buddhist monastery to the Holy Rosary Cathedral, the oldest Roman Catholic church in the country. The list includes the lakeside Taoist Spring and Autumn Pavilions in Zuoying and historic temples like Chao feng si on Dagangshan Mountain. These sites showcase diverse architectural styles, from traditional Chinese temple design to European Gothic and Romanesque influences, reflecting the region's complex spiritual heritage.

Spiritual Sites of Taiwan — Térkép

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Fo Guang Shan Monastery

The headquarters of the Fo Guang Shan international Buddhist order, this expansive monastery features traditional Chinese architecture, multiple shrines, and educational facilities dedicated to Humanistic Buddhism.

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B

Fo Guang Shan

Fo Guang Shan is an international Chinese Mahāyāna Buddhist organization and monastic order based in Taiwan that practices Humanistic…

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C

Holy Rosary Cathedral

The Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary is the oldest Roman Catholic church and Minor Basilica in the Republic of China.

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D

Spring and Autumn Pavilions

The Spring and Autumn Pavilions are a Taoist temple complex located on Lotus Lake in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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E

Chao feng si

Located on Dagangshan Mountain, this historic Buddhist temple is primarily dedicated to Guanyin. It also houses shrines for the Western Three Saints, Bodhidharma, and Ksitigarbha.

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F

Da jia ci ji gong

Located in Tainan's Rende District, this temple is dedicated to Baosheng Dadi. It is known for its three distinct statues of the deity and unique murals by artist Chen Qiushan depicting figures from the Republican era.

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G

Wu dang shan shang di miao

Situated in Tainan's Gueiren District, this temple is dedicated to Xuantian Shangdi. Local tradition claims it was founded in 1505, which would make it one of the earliest Xuantian Shangdi temples in Taiwan.

H

Beichen Temple

A Taoist temple located in the rural Neimen District of Kaohsiung, serving as a local center for traditional worship and community gatherings.

I

Holy Mountain Zion

A mountain sanctuary and community established by the New Testament Church. It serves as a significant pilgrimage site for followers, featuring open-air meeting spaces and agricultural areas.