Exquisite Stone Carvings on Temple Walls in Taiwan (Part 2)
The stone carving art on the walls of Taiwanese temples is a traditional craft with a long history, integrating religious beliefs, cultural arts, and local characteristics. Carving usually uses locally unique stones from Taiwan, such as marble from Hualien and black stone from Taichung, which are carefully selected and processed. The content is rich and colorful, including Buddhist stories, myths and legends, historical figures, classic poems, and various auspicious patterns. The carving craftsmanship is exquisite, and the craftsmen use traditional manual skills. Each stone carving embodies the wisdom and sweat of the craftsmen, demonstrating their persistent pursuit of art and respect for traditional culture.
Exquisite stone carvings on temple walls in Taiwan
The stone carving art on the walls of Taiwanese temples is a traditional craft with a long history, integrating religious beliefs, cultural arts, and local characteristics. Carving usually uses locally unique stones from Taiwan, such as marble from Hualien and black stone from Taichung, which are carefully selected and processed. The content is rich and colorful, including Buddhist stories, myths and legends, historical figures, classic poems, and various auspicious patterns. The carving craftsmanship is exquisite, and the craftsmen use traditional manual skills. Each stone carving embodies the wisdom and sweat of the craftsmen, demonstrating their persistent pursuit of art and respect for traditional culture.
The Stone Carving Lion at Bao'an Temple in Dalongdong, Taipei
Bao'an Temple, commonly known as Dalongdong Dadao Gong Temple, is located on Hami Street in Datong District, Taipei City (at the junction of the Danshui River and Keelung River). It mainly worships the Taoist Baosheng Emperor and is the local center of faith in Dalongdong. It is also one of the important temples in northern Taiwan. As the founder of the temple was from Tong'an, Fujian, the name Bao'an has the meaning of "blessing Tong'an" for more than 200 years; The temple covers a vast area of 3000 square meters and is a rare sight to see.
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