Dongshan Bixuan Temple, Buddhist temple in Dongshan Village, Taiwan.
Dongshan Bixuan Temple is a Buddhist temple in Dongshan Village, Taiwan, marked by two white stone elephants at its entrance representing the mount of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva instead of traditional guardian lions. The temple serves as an extension of Biyun Temple and maintains centuries-old traditions of deity processions through thirteen villages during Lunar New Year celebrations.
The temple was established as an extension of the older Biyun Temple and has conducted deity processions involving Zheng Er Ma since its origins. These religious festivals connect thirteen villages and demonstrate the deep spiritual heritage of the region.
The temple hosts annual ceremonies where the Zheng Er Ma deity resides, attracting worshippers who participate in traditional religious processions through the surrounding villages. Visitors can observe how local communities engage with these spiritual practices and celebrate their religious traditions.
The temple welcomes visitors daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM and provides parking for both cars and motorcycles. It is best to visit during local festivals to experience the full activities, though the temple remains welcoming on quieter days as well.
One month after the conclusion of local festivities, the deity Zheng Er Ma returns to the original Biyun Temple in a special ritual journey. This annual event reveals the unusual relationship between the two temples and their shared spiritual lineage.
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