Taipei confucious temple governing boardFAQhttps://english.tct.gov.taipei/News.aspx?n=7B00233BAA881FED&sms=941D98C5085E4432enTaipei confucious temple<![CDATA[Taipei Confucius Temple:Facebook page and Instagram]]>https://english.tct.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7B00233BAA881FED&s=87B14DC3D65298A9
    • ]]>    Tue, 07 May 2024 06:22:00 GMT    <![CDATA[How are the Complete Prayer Rituals performed in the Confucius Temple?]]>https://english.tct.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7B00233BAA881FED&s=0B79D33673CB0E64Praying and Blessing Etiquette:
    1. Follow the ritual rules to visit Dacheng hall.
    ◎ Enter the temple area through Hong gate.
    ◎ Go through Li gate (represents following the rituals and respect for Confucius).
    ◎ Enter Lingxing gate then Yi gate to visit Dacheng hall.
    2. In front of Dacheng Hall.
    ◎ Display Offerings (every odd-numbered item).
    ◎ Offer three cups of tea (Provided by worshipper himself/herself).
    ◎ Perform Zhugao ritual. (Worshipper clenches fists and folds arms in front of chest, then respectfully looks at the tablet of Confucius and says one’s basic status and wishes).
    ◎ Finish Zhugao, then bow three times.
    ◎ Strike the wishing bell (one time).
    ◎ Ritual completed.
    3. After the ritual, worshippers can continue to pay their respects at Chingsheng shrine, East and West side-buildings, and Hongdao shrine.

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