My pet isn't a cat or a dog. Can we still come?

Of course. Carved at Baosheng Dadi's feet are a fish, a snake, a turtle, a rabbit, a bird and a little mouse. Whatever animal your pet is, Baosheng Dadi watches over them.

Can I pray for a pet who has passed away?

Yes. Ksitigarbha on the third floor watches over pets who have passed away, and you can light a Memorial Lamp for your pet. If you live far away, you can also light a lamp online or order a guiding ritual on this website.

Can I visit if I don't have a pet?

Absolutely. You can write a blessing card for a stray: describe what they look like and where they usually turn up, then hang it behind Baosheng Dadi on the first floor so the gods can see it every day.

Do I need a reservation?

No booking is needed for a regular visit. Calming and guiding rituals are ordered on this website; see Rituals for Pets .

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Visitor Guide

Q: Does my pet have to come?

No. You can visit on your own, tell the gods your pet's name and how they're doing, and pray for them all the same.

First time here? Don't worry, just follow these steps.

Visitor Guide

First time here? Don't worry, just follow these steps.

Your First Visit

The temple has already offered incense for you. Simply put your palms together and make your wish.

On the first floor, greet Baosheng Dadi first: your name, your pet's name and where you live.
Tell him how your pet is doing, one thing at a time.
If you have a question for the gods, use the moon blocks. Pets can press the moon-block machine with a paw.
Write a blessing card, light a lamp or get a protective charm. After getting your charm, circle it clockwise three times above the incense burner in front of Baosheng Dadi.
On the second floor, pray to Guanyin, Samantabhadra and Manjushri; on the third, to the Medicine Buddha and Ksitigarbha.

Bringing Your Pet

Keep your pet on a leash.
Indoors, please use a belly band or a diaper.
If you'd like to write your pet's details for a blessing, bring their photo, date of birth and address.
There is no incense burning, no joss paper and no firecrackers indoors.

Can't Bring Your Pet? You Can Still Pray

Live far away, have a pet who protests the moment the carrier comes out, or a pet in the hospital? Here is what you can do.

Light a lamp online

Choose a lamp here and the temple lights it for your pet. It stays lit for a full year.

Online blessing lamps

Pray on your pet's behalf

Your pet doesn't need to come. Visit the temple yourself, tell the gods your pet's name and how they're doing, and pray for them all the same.

Charms delivered to your door

Order a protective charm on our website and we'll ship it to your home (Taiwan's main island).

See blessing items

Floor Guide

Our deities are on the first to third floors.

First Floor

Baosheng Dadi · Black Tiger Lord

Baosheng Dadi
Black Tiger Lord (beneath the altar)
Blessing card wall
Self-checkout area
Blessing items area

About Baosheng Dadi

The altar of Baosheng Dadi on 1F, with the Black Tiger Lord beneath it

Guanyin with Samantabhadra and Manjushri on 2F

Second Floor

Guanyin · Samantabhadra · Manjushri

Guanyin
Samantabhadra
Manjushri

Third Floor

Blessing lamps · Medicine Buddha · Ksitigarbha

Blessing lamps
Medicine Buddha (with the Sunlight and Moonlight Bodhisattvas)
Ksitigarbha
Hayagriva

See blessing rituals

The blessing lamp wall and Medicine Buddha on 3F

Hours & Getting Here

Open daily, 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Address: No. 57-2, Guide St., Datong Dist., Taipei (Dadaocheng)
MRT: about a 10-minute walk from Beimen or Daqiaotou Station

Get directions to Cho Yuu Temple

Making an Offering

When you take a charm, light a lamp or write a blessing card at the temple, here is how to make your offering.

Donation box

For freewill offerings, such as when you take blessed water, simply place them in the donation box.

Self-checkout kiosk

For charms and blessing cards, make your offering at the self-checkout area on the first floor.

Lighting a lamp

Light a lamp at the temple’s self-service lamp machine, paying in cash, by LINE Pay, by credit card or with mobile payment. You can also light a lamp online.

FAQ

Ready to Visit?

Get to know each blessing ritual first, then come and talk to the gods for your pet.

See blessing rituals