Site menu:

Advertisements









Recent Comments

Recent Posts

Site search

Links:

Categories

Picture of the Day

Meta



Add to My Yahoo!
Add to Google
Add to Technorati Favorites!
Subscribe in NewsGator Online
Subscribe with Bloglines
blogarama - the blog directory
Travel Blogs - Blog Catalog Blog Directory


Site map
hosted by AN Hosting
e-mail:
wix99 [at] yahoo.com

Site Meter

Longshan Temple

longshan temple in taipei

Longshan Temple (龍山寺)

Late on Saturday afternoon I took the MRT to Longshan Temple Station to visit the temple of the same name. This temple was established in 1738, although it has been reconstructed and renovated several times. It is not just the beautiful stone carvings and history that make it an interesting place to visit. The temple is still a very active centre of worship. It was a hive of activity as people came to make offerings for Ghost Month. Religious traditions remain a strong part of life for so many people in Taiwan.

People praying at longshan temple

People praying

man lost in prayer at longshan temple

Man deep in prayer

candles reflected in brass

Reflection of a candle

Post on Twitter
Google Buzz (aka. Google Reader)
Share on Facebook
Bookmark this on Delicious
Digg This
Reddit This
Stumble Now!
Buzz This
Share on LinkedIn
Bookmark this on Technorati
File next to:
Taipei by night
830 protest in Taipei
Links 17 December 2007
Yuandao Temple
Hongludi trail in Zhonghe