Confucius Temple

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Confucius Temple, built initially in 1684 (Chin dynasty), was rebuilt in 1973 for honoring this respectable teacher.


You will see several different Confucius Temples around Taiwan. However, the one in Kaohsiung, cost about NT$100 million, is the biggest temple in Taiwan.

Confucius was born in 479 B.C. He was a very important philosopher in not only China but most places in Asia. His teachings still have great influence nowadays.

At his time, there were so many different kingdoms in China. During his 72-year life, he sought for a wise king adopting his idea. To his disappoint, most of the kings were more interested in military science which helped improve the kingdom faster.

His teachings and theories focus on virtue and humaneness. According to him, a man of great virtue is just like jade. That is also why Chinese people like to have jade with them. It is kind of symbol of morality.

Until now, people in Taiwan still have celebration every year on September 28th, his birthday, to remember this noble politician and philosopher.