Baroque Fude Temple

The Fude Temple features undecorated concrete walls, incorporating modern architectural elements while maintaining traditional Buddhist principles in its three-floor structure.

Built in 1932, the temple gained recognition through the Taiwan Residential Architecture Award nomination in 2009 and received the Taichung Urban Design Award in 2010.

The second floor Buddha Hall contains a minimalist Buddha sculpture positioned in front of a large window, creating a meditation space for spiritual practices.

Visitors can participate in writing exercises including Heart Sutra transcription at designated tables, with facilities including restrooms and internet connectivity.

The temple departs from traditional design by eliminating common decorative elements such as hip-and-gable roofs and painted rafters in favor of contemporary architecture.

Location: Taichung

GPS coordinates: 24.23110,120.72953

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:40