Baima Temple Introduction
The Baima Temple in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, was established in 1968 (the 57th year of the Republic of China). The building covers an area of approximately 2,280 square meters and primarily enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha, with the Three Western Saints as secondary deities. It is named after the Baima Temple in Luoyang to commemorate its status as the beginning of Buddhism in Central China. The temple was originally founded by two nuns, Master Dawu and Master Jingding, who led the community to establish a Buddhist practice site. At first, they borrowed three rooms at the current location from believers, focusing on self-cultivation. Later, with donations from devotees, the land was purchased in 1976 (the 65th year of the Republic of China) for the temple's expansion. In 1980 (the 69th year), the Wu Guan Hall was built, and the Amitabha Hall was constructed in 1984, which took two years to complete due to flooding. In 1993 (the 82nd year), the construction of the Main Shrine began. The temple is mainly characterized by its focus on the Pure Land sect of Buddhism, with chanting as the primary practice method, aiming to promote the Pure Land teachings. Currently, Master Dafu serves as the abbot. In addition to providing aid for the needy at irregular intervals, the Baima Cultural and Educational Foundation was established in March 1997 (the 86th year) to primarily offer scholarships and hold lectures.
