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Shandao Temple

Coordinates: 25°02′44″N 121°31′29″E / 25.04556°N 121.52472°E / 25.04556; 121.52472
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Shandao Temple
善導寺
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
Location
LocationZhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Shandao Temple is located in Taiwan
Shandao Temple
Taiwan
Geographic coordinates25°02′44″N 121°31′29″E / 25.04556°N 121.52472°E / 25.04556; 121.52472
Architecture
TypeBuddhist temple
Completed1926[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

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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

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Shandao Temple is accessible within walking distance East from Shandao Temple Station of the Taipei Metro.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Shandao Temple (Monastery) - 台灣大百科全書 Encyclopedia of Taiwan". Taiwanpedia.culture.tw. 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
  2. ^ "Shandao temple - 善導寺: Things to do in Taipei". Iwannagothere.com. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
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