Dazhi Zhi Fu Temple Introduction
Dazhi Zhi Fu Temple is the spiritual and belief center for the residents of the Dazhi area (including Zhongshan District, Neihu District, and Shilin District), and it is one of the international tourist attractions recognized for its temple architecture and cultural tourism. Dazhi Zhi Fu Temple has a history of over two hundred years and primarily worships the Taoist deity "Fude Zhengshen." Following the structure and spirit of Taoist temples, it also enshrines accompanying deities to promote Taoism, establish public faith, guide people towards goodness, purify society, and promote traditional cultural morals, as well as to conduct charitable and public welfare activities. Additionally, Dazhi Zhi Fu Temple worships various deities including Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy), Tian Shang Sheng Mu (the Queen of Heaven), Bao Yi Da Fu, Bao Sheng Da Di, Wen Chang Di Jun, Guan Sheng Di Jun, and the Five Lords of the Kingdom of Heaven, among others. Throughout the year, it provides devotional services with blessings such as the Tai Sui lamp, Ming Guang lamp, Ping An lamp, Wen Chang lamp, and Cai Li lamp to seek auspiciousness and complete blessings. - New Year’s Day (First day of the first month): The first incense offering at 11:15 PM, to celebrate and seek divine grace. - The tenth day of the first month: Lighting ceremony for the "Annual Tai Sui Star Lord, Ping An lamp, Ming Guang lamp, Wen Chang lamp, Cai Li lamp" to pray for auspiciousness for the New Year festivities. - The fifteenth day of the first month: The birthday of the Heavenly Officials, holding the "Pray for Peace and Plant Blessing Ceremony." - The second day of the second month: The anniversary of Fude Zhengshen's birthday, celebrating the "Land God Birthday Harmony Activity" and Land God Association dinner. - The third day of the second month: The birthday of Wen Chang Di Jun. - The nineteenth day of the second month: The birthday of Guanyin. - The fifteenth day of the third month: The birthday of Bao Sheng Da Di. - The twenty-third day of the third month: The birthday of Tian Shang Sheng Mu, holding the "Pray for Peace and Plant Blessing Ceremony." - The tenth day of the fourth month: The birthday of Bao Yi Da Fu Zhang Xun. - The seventeenth day of the fourth month: Anniversary of the reconstruction of the Dazhi Land God Temple. - The sixth day of the fourth month: The birthday of the Five Lords of Heaven, Li Wang Ye. - The seventh day of the fourth month: The birthday of the Five Lords of Heaven, Fan Wang Ye. - The fifteenth day of the sixth month: The birthday of the Five Lords of Heaven, Chi Wang Ye. - The nineteenth day of the sixth month: The attainment anniversary of Guanyin. - The twenty-fourth day of the sixth month: The birthday of Guan Sheng Di Jun. - The eighteenth day of the seventh month: Celebration of Zhongyuan's "Universal Deliverance Ceremony." - The nineteenth day of the seventh month: The birthday of the Annual Tai Sui Star Lord. - The fifteenth day of the eighth month: The attainment and ascension of the Land God, and the birthday of the Five Lords of Heaven, Zhu Wang Ye. - The sixteenth day of the eighth month: Charity association dinner. - From the thirteenth day: Mid-Autumn Festival turtle-asking activities. - The fifteenth day of the ninth month: The birthday of the Five Lords of Heaven, Wu Wang Ye. - The fifteenth day of the tenth month: The birthday of Shui Guan Da Di, holding the "Pray for Peace and Plant Blessing Ceremony." - The twenty-second day of the twelfth month: End-of-year lantern ceremony, completing merits. Every second and sixteenth day of each month: Recitation of scriptures and prayers for blessings to bring auspiciousness and wisdom. (Source: Dazhi Zhi Fu Temple)
