Qing Shen Ritual

The Qing Shen Ritual is for inviting the Gods' spirit back to their statues.

Introduction of The Yuan Bao Temple Gods (Part II)

Quan Yin, The Goddess of Mercy and Compassion.

Quan Yin, the goddess of mercy and compassion, is a manifestation of the divine mother and serves mankind.

kuanyin is called the goddess of mercy because she embodies the flame of mercy and compassion. we can pray to Her not only for comfort, healing, guidance and succor but also for mercy, compassion, and forgiveness. she show us through the flame of forgiveness how to free ourselves from all hardness of heart and teaches us to have compassion for all. she comes as the mother to dispel all maya (illusion).

Confusius 

Confusius, the great philosopher and educator of ancient China. Chinese philosopher Confucius developed his teachings more than 2,000 years ago. Confucius died in 479 BCE. However, the teachings he left to his disciples have had a lasting impact. Confucius taught the importance of developing human-heartedness, a deep caring or empathy for others. Understanding one’s position in society is central to this concept and is expressed through filial piety, called xiào in the Chinese language. Filial piety is the virtue of respect for one's ancestors and elders.

 Chi Kung

"Chi Kung", He always help the poor and righting wrongs.  speaks out on behalf of the weak and was much loved by the common people.

He goes by many names. The Mad Monk, The Drunk Monk and The Crazy Monk. He is usually shown barefoot, wears patched and tattered robes as a beggar, carries a bottle of wine and a fan with which he can perform magical feats.

Wenchang Dijun ( 文昌帝君)

Wenchang Dijun ( 文昌帝君) known as God of Knowledge and Examination. Wenchang Wang is often depicted as an elderly scholar accompanied by two attendants, Tianlong (天聾 or Heaven-Deaf) and Diya (地啞 or Earth-Mute). He has historically been called upon by scholars and writers who need inspiration or help right before an exam. He Invoked by scholars to assist them in their labors. He is especially venerated by people who require help with their entrance examinations for an official career. Wen-chang is believed to be the author of extensive literary works, which were revealed to man in various, miraculous ways.








  

Kueidou or Kuixing, God of Literature and Writing

Kuixing 魁星, or the God of Literature and Writing, was the most important deity for ancient scholars. Because the word “kui”, or the champion in the imperial examination, is formed with “gui” (ghost 鬼) and “dou” (the Bid Dipper 斗), ancient painters depicted the God of Literature and Writing as a ghost kicking at the Big Dipper. He is one of Wenchang’s servants, Kuixing was once a mortal in the academic world, a highly-talented student. Kuixing is often depicted standing on the head of a turtle waving a Chinese brush in the air.

Introduction of The Yuan Bao Temple Gods (Part I)

       Yuanbao tample is located on the three-way intersection of daya road, jinhwa north road and meichuan west road. having been built for over two hunderd years, the temple as numerous believers throughout the island, and is one of the most important religion center in central taiwan.





    















          The temple offers sacrifices in worshiping to buddha bausheng, which is also known as "Master Dadou" , who was a famous doctor in north song dynasty. through his life,  master  dadou was respected by people as a kind and excellent doctor. after his death, he was worshiped by people in fuchien and Taiwan.

Baosheng Dadi 保生大帝

Lord Baosheng (保生大帝 Baosheng Dadi or Pao Sheng Ta Ti) Known as Wu Tao (吳本) during his lifetime, he worked as a physician and is credited with once bringing a dusty skeleton back to life. After his death he gained a reputation for interceding in what seemed to be hopeless cases. He led a diligent and virtuous life devoted to healing the sick and ridding the world of disease. Even after his enlightenment he chose to stay in the mortal realm to continue to ease suffering. He was a skilled doctor and Taoist practitioner who was credited with performing medical miracles,  including applying eye drops to a dragon’s eye and removing a foreign object from a tiger’s throat. he began to be worshiped as a deity. His deified status was officially recognized by the Hongxi Emperor of the Ming Dynasty who conferred on him the title of “Imperial Inspector at Heavenly Gate, Miracle Doctor of Compassion Relief, Great Taoist Immortal, and the Long-lived, Unbounded, Life Protection Emperor.

          

         On the first  floor of the major temple hall of Yuan Bao temple is the statue of general Guan Yu  (關羽), goddess of childbearing and the civil god.

Guan Yu (關羽)

Guan Yu (關羽), the red-faced, bearded hero of the Three Kingdoms and symbol of loyalty. He is the patron God of policemen and law, and gangsters, as he shows forgiveness, and often also serves as "Wu Sheng". Guan Yu (Kuan Yu) (died 219) was a general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han Dynasty of China. He played a significant role in the civil war that led to The Collapse of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period, of which Liu Bei was the first emperor. Guan Yu: Dharma Protecting deity who helps practitioners with worldly matters. Historically, he was a legendary military general (160-219 CE), loyal to Emperor Liu Bei. Also known as the "Lord with the Magnificent Beard," he is usually depicted with a red face (symbolizing extreme courage and loyalty) and holding a long-handled sword known as a "guandao." He is regarded as a Taoist saint and god of war and martial arts. After he died he sought refuge with a Buddhist master and quickly obtained liberation whereupon he became a protector of the Dharma.

Zhusheng Niangniang (註生娘娘)

"The Maiden Who Brings Children"), also referred to in Taiwan as Zhusheng Niangniang (註生娘娘),

The Goddess of Childbirth or Zhu Sheng Niang Niang is a fertility deity in the Taoist patheon.

Goddess of Birth and Childcare is in charge of pregnancy, delivery of infant, protection of mother and child.

Women who hope to have children or these who are productivity challenged pray to her for help in conceiving and safe delivery.

Cheng Huang

Cheng Huang, ( Chinese: “Wall and Moat”) also known as Chenghuang Shen, Wade-Giles romanization Ch’eng Huang,  in Chinese mythology, the City God, or the spiritual magistrate and guardian deity of a particular Chinese city. Because dead spirits reputedly informed the god of all good and evil deeds within his jurisdiction, it was popularly believed that devout prayers offered in Cheng Huang’s temple.

         Yuanbao temple enjoys its long history. ever since it was built, the temple has been maintaining its tradition, its mission of passing throug its history. it glorifies the kind spirit in traditional culture, teaching people to have mercy, help the needs, guiding right from wrong and cultivating a peaceful land in our heart.