Shandao Temple
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LocationZhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
TypeBuddhist temple
| Shandao Temple | |
|---|---|
善導寺 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°02′44″N 121°31′29″E / 25.04556°N 121.52472°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Buddhist temple |
| Completed | 1926[1] |
| Website | |
| Official website (in Chinese) | |
The Shandao Temple (traditional Chinese: 善導寺; simplified Chinese: 善导寺; pinyin: Shàndǎo Sì) is a temple in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Taipei.[2]
Shandao Temple was built in Japanese rule period. It was called Jōdo-shū Taihoku Betsu-in (淨土宗臺北別院), which was a branch temple of Jōdo-shū.
Transportation
Shandao Temple is accessible within walking distance East from Shandao Temple Station of the Taipei Metro.