Luminous Temple of Love Introduction
Zhaoming Temple (also known as Zhaoming Monastery or Lover's Temple) is located on the hillside in front of the Beitou Gunboat Rock, surrounded by mountains, creating a serene environment with an open view of the Guandu Plain. Standing here and looking out at the Guandu Plain instantly brings a sense of spaciousness and relaxation. The architecture of this temple is quite unique, with the main hall resembling a spire, topped by a dragon, giving it a very spiritual aura. The main deity of Zhaoming Temple is the "Four-Faced Avalokiteshvara," who is believed to bless health, marriage, brightness, and wealth. It is also referred to as the "Lover's Temple" because of the wax figures of the Cowherd and the Weaving Maid previously displayed here! Inside the temple, there is a very popular wishing area. Visitors can write down their wishes on paper or wooden plaques and then pay respects to the Four-Faced Avalokiteshvara, placing the paper into the wish box next to the deity. After that, one can visit the wishing pond, where there are six basins representing wishes for love, health, wealth, and more. If you have a wish, toss a few coins into the basin and hang the wooden plaque on the nearby wishing pavilion as a witness to your desire. It is said to be very effective; those who pray will be blessed! The pavilion in the temple square features the inscription "True feelings are unseen, but false feelings are known to heaven," which serves as a reminder to lovers to cherish their emotions and avoid insincerity, hoping that all couples in the world can become a perfect match.
