Zhaoming Temple of Love Introduction
Zhaoming Pure Land Temple (also known as Zhaoming Temple or Lover's Temple) is situated on the hillside in front of the Beitou military ship rock, surrounded by mountains, providing a serene environment and a wide view. From this spot, one can overlook the Guandu Plain, which brings a sense of clarity and relaxation. The architecture here is quite distinctive, with the main temple resembling a spire, topped with a dragon that seems to have a spiritual aura. The temple's main deity is the "Four-Faced Thousand-Hand Guanyin," who blesses health, marriage, brightness, and wealth. In the past, it was also known as the "Lover's Temple" because of the wax figures of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl displayed. Within the temple, there is a popular wishing wall where visitors can write their wishes on paper or wooden plaques, then pay their respects to the Four-Faced Thousand-Hand Guanyin and drop the paper into the wish box beside her. Afterwards, visitors can proceed to the wishing pond, which contains six bowls representing wishes for love, health, wealth, and more. If you have something to wish for, simply bring a few coins and toss them into the bowls, while hanging your wooden plaque in the nearby wishing pavilion as a testament. It is said to be very effective, with divine blessings for those who sincerely pray. The wishing pavilion in the temple square displays the phrase "True feelings go unseen by others; false feelings are known to heaven," serving as a reminder for lovers to cherish their emotions and avoid insincerity, with hopes that all couples will become perfect partners.
