Dazhi Zhi Fu Temple Introduction
Dazhi Zhifuguang Temple is the spiritual and faith center for the residents of the Dazhi area (including Zhongshan District, Neihu District, and Shilin District) and is also one of the key cultural tourism attractions for international visitors. Dazhi Zhifuguang Temple has a history of over two hundred years and primarily worships the Taoist deity "Fude Zhengshen" as the main god. Following the system and spirit of Taoist temples, it enshrines additional deities to promote Taoist teachings, establish folk righteousness, guide people towards goodness, purify society, and promote the intrinsic cultural and moral values of folklore while engaging in charitable and public service activities. Additionally, Dazhi Zhifuguang Temple worships various deities such as Guanyin Bodhisattva, the Heavenly Mother, Baoyi Daifu, Baosheng Dadi, Wenchang Dijun, Guan Sheng Dijun, and the Five Lords of the Thousand Years (Wang Ye Gong). Throughout the year, it provides believers with offerings such as Taisui lamps, bright lamps, peace lamps, Wenchang lamps, and wealth lamps to pray for blessings and auspiciousness. On the first day of the lunar new year: At 11:15 PM, the first incense offering is made to celebrate and receive divine blessings. On the tenth day of the lunar new year: The new year lamp ritual is held to enshrine the "annual Taisui Star Lord, peace lamp, bright lamp, Wenchang lamp, and wealth lamp" to pray for colorful celebrations. On the fifteenth day of the lunar new year: The birthday of the Heavenly Official is celebrated, along with the "Praying for Peace and Planting Blessings Ceremony." On the second day of the second lunar month: The birthday of Fude Zhengshen is celebrated with the "Land God Birthday and Community Celebration" event. On the third day of the second lunar month: The birthday of Wenchang Dijun is celebrated. On the nineteenth day of the second lunar month: The birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva is celebrated. On the fifteenth day of the third lunar month: The birthday of Baosheng Dadi is celebrated. On the thirty-third day of the third lunar month: The birthday of the Heavenly Mother is celebrated along with the "Praying for Peace and Planting Blessings Ceremony." On the tenth day of the fourth lunar month: The birthday of Baoyi Daifu Zhang Xun is celebrated. On the seventeenth day of the fourth lunar month: The anniversary of the reconstruction of the Dazhi Land God Temple is celebrated. On the twenty-sixth day of the fourth lunar month: The birthday of the Five Lords Li Wang Ye is celebrated. On the twenty-seventh day of the fourth lunar month: The birthday of the Five Lords Fan Wang Ye is celebrated. On the fifteenth day of the sixth lunar month: The birthday of the Five Lords Chi Wang Ye is celebrated. On the nineteenth day of the sixth lunar month: The attainment of Guanyin Bodhisattva is celebrated. On the twenty-fourth day of the sixth lunar month: The birthday of Guan Sheng Dijun is celebrated. On the eighteenth day of the seventh lunar month: The "Universal Salvation Ceremony" for the Ghost Month is celebrated. On the nineteenth day of the seventh lunar month: The birthday of the annual Taisui Star Lord is celebrated. On the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month: The ascension of the Land God and the birthday of the Five Lords Zhu Wang Ye is celebrated. On the sixteenth day of the eighth lunar month: A fellowship banquet for the Fushou Association is held, along with the Mid-Autumn Festival turtle-asking activity starting on the thirteenth day. On the fifteenth day of the ninth lunar month: The birthday of the Five Lords Wu Wang Ye is celebrated. On the fifteenth day of the tenth lunar month: The birthday of the Water God is celebrated along with the "Praying for Peace and Planting Blessings Ceremony." On the twenty-second day of the twelfth lunar month: The end-of-year lamp closure is held to signify the completion of merits. On the second and sixteenth day of each month: Sutra recitation and written prayers for blessings are conducted, aiming for auspiciousness under the incense. (Source: Dazhi Zhifuguang Temple)
