[Taipei] LungShan Temple

Lungshan Temple is located in the district Wanhua(Manka) of Taipei. It was founded in 1738 and dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy (Kuan-in in Chinese). Lungshan Temple always keeps its nature as a Buddhist temple,but in the course of its development many deities of Taoism were also included. The variety of deities in this temple shows the tolerant mentality of the Chinese people in their religious life. It’s a place where generations of locals come to seek good fortune, health, and even guidance on who to marry.



People come here to look forward advice from God. They follow the steps, burning incense sticks then ask the Gods for a prophecy.
   
Afterward, "drawing lots(求籤)" and throwing the "Jiaobei (筊杯)" to confirm the lots number with God. In the drawer associate with the number, you will have a fortune telling poem as the answer from God. Temple also offer a guide to help you figure out the meaning of the poems. It might be a good way while you have trouble to make important decisions.
 
Taiwan government already assigned LungShan Temple as a historical site of second grade on 19 August, 1985 for well preservation in future generations.
Not only experience Taiwan temple culture, here is also a place worth to explore the traditional Chinese architecture.





Reference site to know more: http://www.lungshan.org.tw/main.php