White Horse Temple Introduction
Baima Temple, located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, was established in 1968. The building covers an area of approximately 688 ping and is primarily dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha, with additional worship of the Three Saints of the Western Paradise. The temple was named to commemorate the Baima Temple in Luoyang, which is considered the starting point of Buddhism in Central China. It was originally founded by two nuns, Dawo and Jinding, who led a group to establish a Buddhist place of worship. Initially, they borrowed three rooms at the current site and primarily focused on self-cultivation. Later, with donations from devotees, they purchased the site and began construction in 1976, and in 1980, the Wuguan Hall was built. The Amitabha Hall was constructed in 1984, although it took two years to complete due to flooding. In 1993, the main hall, Daxiong Bao Dian, was initiated. The temple's primary focus is on the Pure Land Buddhism practice, emphasizing the recitation of the Buddha's name as a means of cultivation, aiming to promote Pure Land teachings. Currently, it is presided over by Master Dawo. In addition to sporadic aid for the poor and those in need, the Baima Cultural and Educational Foundation was established in March 1997 to provide scholarships and organize lectures.
