Tian En Temple Introduction
Tian'en Temple is located in the inner bend of Maokong and serves as a place of worship for Yiguandao. The exterior features traditional Chinese palace-style architecture, standing three stories tall with white railings, orange tiles, and red columns, exuding a solemn and dignified atmosphere. It is said that when the temple was first built, a well-drilling company was invited to find water on the temple grounds. After drilling several holes, even going as deep as twenty feet, they still could not find water. Consequently, the then chairman notified the believers across Taiwan to pray for divine mercy to grant water on the same night. Three days later, water miraculously gushed out from behind the retaining wall, clear and sweet, with excellent quality. In gratitude for this divine blessing, the spring was named "Tian'en Spring." The main hall of Tian'en Temple enshrines Maitreya Buddha, who is always smiling and carefree, while on either side are Guanyin Bodhisattva and the God of War, Guan Yu. Various courses and activities focused on spiritual cultivation are offered on holidays, aiming to restore one's natural essence, inspire innate wisdom and goodness, and help oneself and others. Additionally, Tian'en Temple promotes vegetarianism, and there is a shop nearby selling a variety of vegetarian snacks and teas, which are very popular among the public.
