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This episode discusses a Mandarin and Taiwanese video course, Taiwan Connection, and includes a casual chat about Taipei.
23 Feb 2025
54 Why are there so many temples in Taiwan? 台灣為什麼有那麼多廟？
Yun's Mandarin - Taiwanese Online Course: https://mailchi.mp/31034d6eda68/2025-vip-1-1-mandarin-taiwanese-courses (https://mailchi.mp/31034d6eda68/2025-vip-1-1-mandarin-taiwanese-courses)
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https://yunchih.art/54-why-are-there-so-many-temples-in-taiwan-台灣為什麼有那麼多廟？/ (https://yunchih.art/54-why-are-there-so-many-temples-in-taiwan-台灣為什麼有那麼多廟？/)
📌 TIMESTAMPS:
⏳ 00:00 - 00:30｜Introduction: Natural Disasters & Faith
Question: "Have you ever experienced an earthquake?"
The unpredictability of earthquakes and the feeling of uncertainty about life.
⏳ 00:30 - 01:30｜Taiwan’s Natural Environment & Religious Beliefs
Natural disasters make people reflect on life priorities.
For those who haven’t experienced earthquakes, comparing them to major life changes.
⏳ 01:30 - 03:00｜Historical Background: Qing Dynasty Immigrants & Faith
1697 records: "The journey from China to Taiwan was extremely dangerous."
People witnessed deities appearing during storms, bringing statues and charms for protection.
⏳ 03:00 - 05:00｜Religious Studies: The Link Between Natural Disasters & Faith
Economist Jeanet Bentzen’s research: Earthquakes impact religious belief levels.
Taiwan’s temple density: "At least one temple or church per square kilometer."
Taiwan’s unique religious diversity.
⏳ 05:00 - 07:00｜Taiwanese Temple Culture: How People Communicate with Deities
Introduction to pua̍h-pue (moon blocks), divination, and temple rituals.
Mazu’s influence and the fusion of Taoism and Buddhism in Taiwan.
⏳ 07:00 - 09:00｜Earth God (Tudi Gong): Localization of Religious Culture
The role and significance of the Earth God.
A personal story illustrating how Taiwanese people "negotiate" with deities.
⏳ 09:00 - 11:00｜The Influence of Religion in Taiwan: More Than Just Faith
More temples than convenience stores; faith remains strong despite education levels.
Taiwan’s religious freedom and inclusivity.
⏳ 11:00 - 12:30｜Personal Experience & Religious Perspective
No fixed belief but a strong interest in religious culture.
Yun's personal experiences with Christianity, mosques, Hindu temples, etc.
Yun's personal dislike on political groups entering schools under religious names.
⏳ 12:30 - 14:00｜How Religion Shapes Social Interactions in Taiwan
A high school graduation trip example: Christian students respecting Buddhist teachers.
Yun's personal experiences: Taiwanese people generally don’t impose religious beliefs on others.
⏳ 14:00 - End｜Conclusion & Audience Engagement
Question: "What do you think about Taiwan’s religious environment?"
Exciting news!
References:
Henrich, J. P. (2020). The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous. First edition. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Jeanet Sinding Bentzen. (2019). “Acts of God? Religiosity and Natural Disasters Across Subnational World Districts.” The Economic Journal, Royal Economic Society, 129(622), 2295-2321.
Data about Taiwan's religions. Retrieved from Taiwan Executive Yuan.https://www.ey.gov.tw/state/D00B53C98 (https://www.ey.gov.tw/state/D00B53C98)
Maps about Daoist and Buddhist Temples. Retrieved from @taiwan_maps_and_dataviz
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[Year-End Appreciation Special]
00:00 打招呼
00:40 前言
01:12 為什麼台灣人瘋棒球
02:58 台灣五百元鈔票
04:08 台灣棒球黑歷史
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07:44 結語
09:00 ? (Merry Christmas^^)
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https://www.upmedia.mg/news_info.php?Type=2&SerialNo=207400 (https://www.upmedia.mg/news_info.php?Type=2&SerialNo=207400)
https://youtu.be/COVYq15BhZY?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/COVYq15BhZY?feature=shared)
[https://www.msn.com/zh-tw/entertainment/news/台灣啦啦隊紅到國外-韓記者來台見-1現象-嚇瘋-比棒球員更有名/ar-AA1tVPVK](https://www.msn.com/zh-tw/entertainment/news/%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E5%95%A6%E5%95%A6%E9%9A%8A%E7%B4%85%E5%88%B0%E5%9C%8B%E5%A4%96-%E9%9F%93%E8%A8%98%E8%80%85%E4%BE%86%E5%8F%B0%E8%A6%8B-1%E7%8F%BE%E8%B1%A1-%E5%9A%87%E7%98%8B-%E6%AF%94%E6%A3%92%E7%90%83%E5%93%A1%E6%9B%B4%E6%9C%89%E5%90%8D/ar-AA1tVPVK) (https://www.msn.com/zh-tw/entertainment/news/台灣啦啦隊紅到國外-韓記者來台見-1現象-嚇瘋-比棒球員更有名/ar-AA1tVPVK](https://www.msn.com/zh-tw/entertainment/news/%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E5%95%A6%E5%95%A6%E9%9A%8A%E7%B4%85%E5%88%B0%E5%9C%8B%E5%A4%96-%E9%9F%93%E8%A8%98%E8%80%85%E4%BE%86%E5%8F%B0%E8%A6%8B-1%E7%8F%BE%E8%B1%A1-%E5%9A%87%E7%98%8B-%E6%AF%94%E6%A3%92%E7%90%83%E5%93%A1%E6%9B%B4%E6%9C%89%E5%90%8D/ar-AA1tVPVK))
https://www.mlb.com/news/cheerleading-has-become-part-of-taiwan-baseball-culture (https://www.mlb.com/news/cheerleading-has-become-part-of-taiwan-baseball-culture)
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