Dazhi Zhi Fu Temple Introduction
Dazhi Zhifugong is the spiritual belief center for residents in the Dazhi area (including Zhongshan District, Neihu District, and Shilin District), and it is also one of the international tourist attractions for temple architecture and cultural tourism. Dazhi Zhifugong has a history of over 200 years and primarily worships the Taoist deity Fude Zhengshen. In accordance with the system and spirit of Taoist temples, auxiliary deities are enshrined to promote Taoist teachings, establish proper folk faith, guide people towards kindness, purify society, and enhance the inherent cultural morality of the folk community while conducting social charitable works. Additionally, Dazhi Zhifugong also worships Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, the Heavenly Mother, the Protector of Rituals, the Emperor of Medicine, Wenchang Dijun, Guan Sheng Dijun, and the Five Sacred Lords (Wang Ye Gong). Throughout the year, devotees can light Taishui lights for blessings and auspiciousness, including Bright Lights, Peace Lights, Wenchang Lights, and Wealth Lights. - On the first day of the lunar New Year: At 11:15 PM, the first incense offering for blessings and divine grace. - On the tenth day of the lunar New Year: Lighting ceremony for the Year’s Taishui Star Lord, Peace Lights, Bright Lights, Wenchang Lights, and Wealth Lights for blessings. - On the fifteenth day of the lunar New Year: Celebration of the Heavenly Officer's birthday with the "Prayer for Safety and Planting Blessings Ceremony." - On the second day of the second lunar month: Celebration of Fude Zhengshen's birthday with the "Land God Festival." - On the third day of the second lunar month: Wenchang Dijun's birthday celebration. - On the nineteenth day of the second lunar month: Celebration of Guanyin's birthday. - On the fifteenth day of the third lunar month: Celebration of the Emperor of Medicine's birthday. - On the thirty-third day of the third lunar month: Celebration of the Heavenly Mother's birthday with the "Prayer for Safety and Planting Blessings Ceremony." - On the tenth day of the fourth lunar month: Celebration of the Protector of Rituals' birthday. - On the seventeenth day of the fourth lunar month: Anniversary of the reconstruction of the Dazhi Land God temple. - On the twenty-sixth day of the fourth lunar month: Celebration of the birthday of the Fifth Sacred Lord Li Wang Ye. - On the twenty-seventh day of the fourth lunar month: Celebration of the birthday of the Fifth Sacred Lord Fan Wang Ye. - On the fifteenth day of the sixth lunar month: Celebration of the birthday of the Fifth Sacred Lord Chi Wang Ye. - On the nineteenth day of the sixth lunar month: Celebration of Guanyin's enlightenment. - On the twenty-fourth day of the sixth lunar month: Celebration of Guan Sheng Dijun's birthday. - On the eighteenth day of the seventh lunar month: "Universal Offering Ceremony" for the Ghost Festival. - On the nineteenth day of the seventh lunar month: Celebration of this year's Taishui Star Lord's birthday. - On the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month: Celebration of the Land God’s attainment and the birthday of the Fifth Sacred Lord Zhu Wang Ye. - On the sixteenth day of the eighth lunar month: Social gathering and feast for longevity. - From the thirteenth day of the eighth lunar month, Mid-Autumn Festival’s turtle-asking activities. - On the fifteenth day of the ninth lunar month: Celebration of the birthday of the Fifth Sacred Lord Wu Wang Ye. - On the fifteenth day of the tenth lunar month: Celebration of the birthday of the Water Emperor, with the "Prayer for Safety and Planting Blessings Ceremony." - On the twenty-second day of the twelfth lunar month: Year-end lamp extinguishing ceremony, completion of merits. Monthly on the second and sixteenth days: Scripture recitation and blessings, for the children under the furnace to attain good fortune and wisdom. (Information source: Dazhi Zhifugong)
