Source: Huaxia Graticule
According to Taiwan's "China Times News Network" reported on May 15, during the examination season, many candidates will not only seize the time to review, but also go to the temple to pray for the title of the gold list and the success of the examination, hoping to perform normally in the examination room and achieve good results. Top 10 most popular temples in Taiwan, which one have you been to?
I wish all candidates can be on the gold list!
In Taiwan, temples are not only the center of religious beliefs, but also many candidates and parents seek spiritual sustenance before the exam, May 18, 19 junior high school entrance examination will be debuted, "Network Thermometer DailyView" through the "KEYPO Big Data Key Engine" public opinion analysis system, survey the top 10 most popular temples in Taiwan.
Whenever an important exam comes, whether it is a general examination or a academic test, or a civil service examination, a professional qualification examination, etc., in addition to their usual diligence, there will also be many candidates who go to the temple with their admission tickets to worship and pray for the gods to give wisdom and smooth exams.
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No.10 Tai Da Bo Gong Pavilion
Address: No. 85, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Daan District, Taipei City
Do you know that in addition to worshiping Emperor Wenchang, the three famous land lords in the school, National Taiwan University, Qing University, and Jiaotong University, can also pray for the title of the gold list? Established in the Qing Dynasty, the National Taiwan University Pavilion has a longer history than National Taiwan University, located in the campus of the National Taiwan University Mansion, located in the alley next to the Zunxian Hall and Pound Rosa Store, and can be found in less than three minutes after walking in.
Although the temple is not big, it is only dedicated to the land lord, the land lady and the tiger lord, but the incense is very vigorous. Some netizens shared that when placing the admission ticket, remember to put your head to the heavens, and the words to pray to the gods to be useful, and many netizens have reported that this land temple is quite effective, "It's really smart to push and push, but you can't go to worship without working hard", "You can ask the land public if you want to sign by lot, and if you are willing to give it, the signature you usually get is super super inspiring!" "Push! Very smart! After worshipping, it's on the list! "I have reported a lot of entrepreneurship and business competitions, and almost all of them have gone to say goodbye to the land lord first."
No.9 Shinjo Bunchang Shrine
Address: No. 20, Bijiang Street, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City
Xinzhuang Wenchang Ancestral Hall, which has a long history, not only worships Emperor Wenchang, but also has many gods such as Kuidou Xingjun, Plague Ancestor, Luma God, Yuelao Xingjun, etc., built in 1813, is the first Wenchang Temple in the Greater Taipei area, and was announced as a third-class historic site in 1985, and later changed to a municipal historic site. The more special place is that it is the only Wenchang Temple in Taiwan dedicated to the plague god, and the plague ancestral hall was built in 2003 during the SARS epidemic to sweep away the plague, which has become a major feature here.
In the past, some netizens shared that many years ago, he hoped to be admitted to the High School Attached to Taipei Normal University, so he went to the temple to worship, and later when he was admitted as he wished, he found that the admission number printed on the brown paper bag containing the registration information was exactly the same as the number of the bright lantern lit in the temple, which made him stupid on the spot. "I went to the graduate school before, and I really let me go to each of them."
No.8 Jiaotong University Guangming Fude Palace
Address: No. 50, Daxue Road, East District, Hsinchu City
Every time the big exam, step into the public Yangming Jiaotong University in front of the north gate of the land temple, you will see the same color of Mount Tai fairy grass honey into view, according to legend, there was a student who was about to prepare for the institute in the past, dreamed that the land trust dream to drink fairy grass honey, and later the student also got the wish to be admitted, after the story spread, there was a rumor that "if you want to take the test to pay the Qing Jiao, you must take the fairy grass honey to worship the land father", and more students said that they must worship six cans at a time, symbolizing the six six Shun.
Netizens pointed out that "almost everyone will come to worship if they want to enter Jiaotong University", "My friend took me to worship before the last time I took the test, and after the results were announced today, it was really the score I asked for, and I felt supernatural", "Legend has it that I must worship fairy grass honey, and I must come to touch my mother-in-law's head", "I have also worshiped the land lord of Jiaotong University, and the four research institutes including Jiaotong University were admitted to the exam, and the questions that suddenly came to mind before the exam were all in the exam papers", "A group of friends went to the graduate school and only I worshipped, and then I went to Jiaotong University".
No.7 Confucius Temple in Taipei
Address: No. 275, Dalong Street, Datong District, Taipei City
Taipei Confucius Temple, also known as the Confucius Temple of Da Long Tong, mainly enshrines Confucius, is listed as a historic site, here is not only a holy place for students to pray for academic progress, every year on the birthday of Confucius, there will also be a grand ceremony to worship Confucius, officials will appoint representatives to participate in the sacrifice, and hold a dance ceremony that imitates the Ming Dynasty system, attracting many citizens to participate every year, and has also become one of the important cultural landmarks in Taipei City, netizens said that "in the past, Teacher's Day was very lively, especially to see the performance and pluck wisdom hair", "Teacher's Day and before the examination season, there are more crowds, Usually different from the ordinary temples, the environment is clean, quiet and elegant."
With the advent of the examination season, in order to enhance students' confidence and ease the anxiety and nervousness of candidates, the Confucius Temple in Taipei recently held the "Prayer for Candidates" activity, in which Confucius led the candidates to carry out the ancient ritual prayer ceremony, and at the same time distributed a limited number of exclusive prayer gifts for candidates, hoping that the candidates can get their wishes, be like divine help during the exam, and successfully obtain their ideal wishes.
No.6 Chuanyi Wenchang Temple
Address: No. 201, Section 2, Wubin Road, Wujie Township, Yilan County
The Wenchang Temple, the only one on the list in Yihua East District, is located in the Yilan Chuanyi Park, a public traditional art center, and the main hall enshrines Emperor Wenchang and the five saints Wenchang, including Emperor Wenchang, Emperor Guan Sheng, Emperor Fuyou, Emperor Kuidou Xingjun and Zhu Yi Shenjun, all of whom are related to reading; The entire temple also demonstrates the exquisite craftsmanship and painstaking efforts of many traditional craftsmen, and is a very important faith and cultural center in the park.
This year (2024) January, obediently and Chuanyi Wenchang Temple jointly launched a limited and limited edition Wenchang obedient European cake, the packaging is printed with the portrait of Emperor Wenchang, and the words "Wenchang God assists, the exam is close to the European party", "in the bag", "qualified" and other words, attracting many parents to rush to buy, and also set off a wave of topics on the Internet, and some netizens are buying several boxes in one go, hoping that candidates at home can take the European party, "There is food and protection", "This is better, Wenchang Emperor has blessed".
No.5 Confucius Temple in Tainan
Address: No. 2, Nanmen Road, West Central District, Tainan City
The Confucius Temple in Tainan, known as the "first study in Taiwan", is the earliest Confucian temple in Taiwan, founded in 1665, with a history of more than 300 years, and was rated as a first-class historic site in 1983. The temple is dedicated to Confucius, with the worship of five Wenchang emperors and a number of sages, Confucianism, etc., among them, the Wenchang Pavilion located in the left rear of the Minglun Hall, is the only tower-like building in the whole temple, its building is composed of square, circular, octagonal, very shape changes, and has the metaphor of "the sky is round and the place is round"; The second floor is dedicated to Emperor Wenchang, and the third floor is Kuixing, who is also the god of Wenyun, so people who come to worship can stop at the same time and enjoy the beauty of traditional architecture.
At the end of 2023, the two Confucian temples in the north and south and the mobile game company jointly launched the "Confucius Temple Co-branded Prayer Card" to pray for the success of the examination for the candidates participating in the "2023 Chaldea Knowledge King" activity. "That's amazing, this can also be linked!"
No.4 Taipei City Wenchang Song
Address: No. 9, Lane 45, Minsheng West Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Wenchang Palace in Taipei City, also known as Shuanglian Wenchang Palace, is dedicated to Emperor Wenchang, and also enshrines the Kuidou Xingjun, Zhu Yi Xingjun, Guan Sheng Emperor, etc., in order to help many candidates pray for blessings, prayer ceremonies are held regularly here every year, which is favored by quite a few candidates and parents, "The incense is prosperous, especially when the examination, the unified test, and the study test, it is crowded", "Shuanglian Wenchang Palace is really effective", "From the university examination, transfer examination, research institute, all on", "This is really smart!! It took me to learn math and get the prescript", "Very smart +1, God helps the self-helper".
A few days ago, some netizens were admitted to the Department of Medicine and Dentistry, and bought 100 square-headed drawing pens to repay their wishes, hoping to share their good luck with everyone, and get a lot of blessings from netizens, and at the same time bring a high voice, "Congratulations, take a little joy to let me go ashore in the public examination", "Come to the Department of Medicine, I will also go ashore this year!" ”
No.3 Bunwu Temple
Address: No. 170, Fuye Road, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City
Located in the Wenwu Temple in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung, it was established in 1921 and is a well-known local Guandi Temple, because the temple is mainly dedicated to Confucius and Wusheng Guan Gong, so it is named after it, and because the Wusheng Guan Gong in the temple is invited by believers from the Hongmu Cheng Wusheng Temple, one of the four ancient temples in Penghu, it is also known as the "Penghu Temple". In fact, at the beginning of this temple, there was no worship of Confucius, according to legend, because of the hope to bring higher wisdom to local students and drive the local reading atmosphere, Confucius was invited to sit down, netizens said, "In order to seek good luck in the examination, they will also come to the third floor of this room to worship Confucius and Emperor Wenchang", "The Holy Emperor Wenheng on the first floor is also one of the five Wenchang", "Good luck to come to worship the high school and university graduate school".
In 2020, due to the raging global epidemic, Guan Gong of the Wenwu Temple instructed to open free lighting for 4 years, attracting many believers to bring their families or friends to meet to light the lanterns.
No.2 Xingtian Palace
Address: No. 109, Section 2, Minquan East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
For the people of Taiwan, I believe that everyone is no stranger to Xingtian Palace, the main god in the temple is Guan Sheng Emperor, Lu En Lord Dongbin, Zhang En Lord Dan, Wang En Lord Shan, Yue En Lord Fei and other five holy benefactors, so it is also known as the Benefactor Gong Temple, because Guan Sheng Emperor is one of the five Wenchang, many candidates will go to worship before the exam, hoping to get blessings and find spiritual sustenance, netizens shared "I like Guan Sheng Emperor, the lottery is to tell the truth, every time I ask for a fame exam from childhood to adulthood, I will definitely come to ask him", "Super Miracle, thank you Guan Sheng Emperor for helping me pass the special exam!" "It's really accurate! I will be at ease after asking."
In order to bless the candidates, every time the examination Xingtiangong will specially prepare the "Blessing Candidate Stationery Group", which includes ballpoint pens, 2B non-sharpening pencils, erasers, rulers and pencil cases and other stationery, each candidate only needs to bring the admission ticket can be received, in addition, Xingtiangong is diligent in operating the powder specialty, and currently has 65,000 followers, so it also brings a high volume.
No.1 艋舺龙山寺
Address: No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City
In addition to many believers in Longshan Temple will come to seek a good marriage, there are also many people who will come here to pray for wisdom and be on the list, Longshan Temple will also hold the "Prayer for Blessing Gold List Title Ceremony" every year, to pray for the candidates who light the lantern, and give the temple blessing stationery group, hoping that the candidates can be like a "stroke of genius" to calmly take the exam.
The main hall here is mainly dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva, and at the same time worship Manjushri Bodhisattva, Guansheng Emperor, Wenchang Emperor, Dakui Xingjun, Ziyang Master (that is, Zhu Xi), Huatuo Immortal Master and other gods in charge of wisdom, which are regarded by netizens as a temple that must be worshiped in medical-related examinations. And every time I go there to say goodbye, I feel relaxed", "I was successfully admitted to the exam list the next day, and my sister was also in the nutritionist exam, and I felt super god", "Tuilongshan Temple, it is the largest sect, although it is not a high general exam, but it is also three times on the test". [Source: Huaxia Graticule]