White Horse Temple Introduction
Baima Temple, located in the Zhonghe District of New Taipei City, was established in 1968. The temple covers an area of approximately 2,276 square meters and is primarily dedicated to the Shakyamuni Buddha, with the Three Western Saints as secondary deities. The name "Baima Temple" was chosen to commemorate the significance of the Luoyang Baima Temple as the origin of Buddhism in Central China. Initially, the temple was founded by two nuns, Da Wu and Jing Ding, who led the community in establishing a Buddhist venue. They borrowed three rooms at the current site from local believers in the beginning, with self-cultivation as the main focus. Later, with donations from devotees, they purchased the land in 1976 and began construction, completing the Wuguan Hall in 1980. During the construction of the Amitabha Hall in 1984, a flood delayed completion for two years, and in 1993, they started building the Main Shrine. The temple's main feature focuses on Pure Land Buddhism, using the recitation of Buddha's name as a method of practice, aiming to promote the Pure Land teachings. Currently, it is overseen by Master Da Wu. In addition to sporadic charitable acts, the Baima Cultural and Educational Foundation was established in March 1997 to provide scholarships and conduct lectures.
