Tian En Temple Introduction
Tian En Temple is located in the Neiwans area of Maokong and is a place of worship for Yiguandao. Its appearance is a traditional Chinese palace-style architecture, three stories high, with white railings, orange tiles, and red columns, exuding solemnity and dignity. It is said that when Tian En Temple was first established, a well-drilling company was commissioned to find water on the temple grounds, drilling several locations, even as deep as twenty feet, yet failed to find any water. Consequently, the then chairman notified believers across Taiwan to pray for divine mercy to grant water on the same night. Three days later, water miraculously emerged from the earth behind the retaining wall, clear and sweet, of excellent quality. To express gratitude for this divine blessing of water, it was named "Tian En Spring." In the main hall of the first floor of Tian En Temple, there is a statue of Maitreya Buddha, who is always smiling and carefree, flanked by Guanyin Bodhisattva and Guan Yu. Various Daoist courses and activities are held on holidays, aimed at restoring one's true nature, inspiring inherent goodness and capability, and helping oneself while helping others. Additionally, Tian En Temple promotes vegetarianism, with a nearby shop selling a variety of vegetarian pastries and snacks, which are very popular among the public.
