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Cebu City Taoist Temple

The Cebu Taoist Temple is located in the Beverly Hills Subdivision and was built by Cebu Citys Chinese community. The temple is the center of worship for Taoism, the religion which follows the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tze. Taoist Temple, Cebu City, Philippines

A ritual among the Cebu Taoist Temple devotees, is the climbing of its 81 steps (representing the 81 chapters of Taoism scriptures) to light joss sticks and have their fortune read by the monks. Taoist Temple, Cebu City, Philippines

The Cebu Taoist Temple is open to the worshipers and non-worshipers. A ritual among the devotees is where one prays to the gods to grant one’s wish, the ritual includes washing of hands, going inside the chapel barefoot and dropping two blocks of wood. If the blocks of wood are both face up then one could make a wish. If not then it is not yet the time for one’s wish to be granted and one has to come to the temple at another time. Taoist Temple, Cebu City, Philippines

Patterned grey and white stone tiles cover the steps and walking areas. Taoist Temple, Cebu City, Philippines

Dragon designs on a white arch above a cloth picture of the Taoist Temple. Cebu City, Philippines

Red, yellow and green designs on the ceilings. Taoist Temple, Cebu City, Philippines

On the roof two green and yellow dragon statues face each other with a small seven story pagoda between them. Taoist Temple, Cebu City, Philippines

Two green and yellow dragon statues on the roof of the temple. Taoist Temple, Cebu City, Philippines

From the roof a green and yellow dragon statue overlooks the Taoist Temple courtyard. Cebu City, Philippines

White stone statue of ‘Guanyin’ or Goddess of Mercy. Taoist Temple, Cebu City, Philippines

Small wooden frame with two small sticks at 45 degrees for (no idea!) let me know if you do know what its for. Taoist Temple, Cebu City, Philippines

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