Tian En Temple Introduction
Tian'en Temple is located in the inner bend of Maokong and is a place of worship for Yiguandao. The exterior features traditional Chinese palace-style architecture, three stories high, with white railings, orange tiles, and red columns, presenting a solemn and dignified appearance. It is said that when Tian'en Temple was initially built, a well-drilling company was hired to find water on the temple grounds. The company drilled several spots and even went down to twenty feet without finding any water. Consequently, the chairman at the time informed believers from all over Taiwan to pray for divine mercy for water on the same night. Three days later, water miraculously surged from the back retaining wall, clear and sweet, with excellent quality. In gratitude for this divine blessing, it was named "Tian'en Spring." Inside the main hall on the first floor of Tian'en Temple, there is a statue of Maitreya Buddha, who is always smiling and carefree, flanked by Avalokiteshvara and Guan Yu on either side. Various spiritual courses and activities are held on holidays, aiming to restore one's true nature, awaken conscience and abilities, and help oneself in helping others. Additionally, Tian'en Temple promotes vegetarianism, with a shop next door selling various flavors of vegetarian pastries and snacks, which are very popular among the public.
