Temple of Bamboo and other Chinese temples
Temple of Bamboo
The Buddhist Bamboo Temple was constructed 1911. There are couplets on the gate: “An eremitic life helps to understand the marvellous doctrine in the place where fountain and bamboo give inspiration to reach the divinity.” The temple is dedicated to God of Medicine, Kun lam and Immortal Leung Kun.
Temple of the King of Medicine
The Temple of Medicine King, also called Medicine Mountain was constructed in 1933.
Macau Temples
Temple Art
Temple Architecture
Temple Sculpture
Temple Calligraphy
Temple Literature
Temple Theatre
Coloane Temples
Kaho Chinese Temples
A-ma Temple
Bamboo Temple
Fok Tak Temple
Hong Chan Kuan Temple
Kun Iam Temple
Kun Iam Temple - Taipa
Kwan Tai Ancient Temple
Kwan Tai Temple
Lin Fung Temple
Lotus Temple
Na Cha Temple
Pak Tai Temple
Sam Kai Vui Kun Temple
Sam Po Temple
Sin Fung Temple
Tai Vong Temple
Tam Kung Temple
Taoist Temples
Temple of City of God
Temple of Divinity
Temple of Tin Hau
Tin Hau Temple - Coloane
Tin Hau Temple - Taipa
There are couplets on the gate: “With the only door opened, one can arrive at the mountain where rest eagles; after travelling around the world, one feels like standing in the same place.”
The temple is dedicated to Buddha (Sakyamuni), Goddess Kun lam and God of Earth.
Chapel of Shi Gandang
Situated at Bairro de San Kio, the chapel of Shi Gandang was constructed in the 20th year of Guangxu Reign (1894). There are couplets inscribed on the stone gate: “It is the judge of right and wrong that establishes the eternal standard; Judging not only the others but also himself, the judge engages in maintaining felicity and prosperity.”
The temple is dedicated to Grandpa Shi Gandang, Golden King of Xingshan, God of Ziwei, Marshall Zhao (Celestial tamer of tiger), God of Wealth Kwan Tai.
Ancestral Temple of Fok Tak in Toi San
Temples and Altars are spread everywhere in the city Macao, in memory of Local gods and they are often designated as Fok Tak ancient temples (Happines and Virtue). Although being a divinity mythology cult, their popularity is overwhelmed in the territory. In the recent years, new Fok Tak ancient temples are built following by the urban planning development.
Temple of Fok Tak in Toi San
Temple of Earth God was built in the 90s, in the 20th century.
Temple of Tou Tei in llha Verde
The construction of this temple is unknown.
Fok Veng Temple
Temple of Earth God was built in the 90s, in the 20th century.
Permalink: Temple of Bamboo
Permalink: Temple of Bamboo
TOP or Click here to go to Macau Travel Homepage
This site is Powered by Site Build It!
Follow Us @ Facebook