Buddhism and Folk Religion Taiwan has a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism, folk religions and ancestor worship.

Children are taught to pray Many people devotedly offer incense as prayers Roadside godshelf Small roadside temple Temple in Chiayi Temple at night Temple entrance Items sold for idol or ancestor worship Coconuts and "hell" notes for ancestors and "gods" Money, incense and food for idol worship Burning fake money to offer to the gods. Different sizes of burners for "hell" notes MCDonalds even sets out offerings to appease gods Offering set out every two weeks Large burner for "hell" notes for funeral Funeral display Temple Buddhas Buddhist monk collecting money Monk chanting Chinese New Year Banners, Buddhas, etc "Guard" for the god parade The idol is going for a walk or a parade Spirit mediums practice self mutilation They are in a trance and don't feel injury till later Carved idol: eyes but cannot see Pray for them to know the Creator of the wood