As one of the few Japanese Buddhist temples in Taiwan constructed in the traditional Chinese style, Bai Da Xian Temple is an iconic example of cultural and religious fusion. Paintings and woodcarvings created by famous Taiwanese masters adorn the main hall. The Great Compassion Mantra, located at the rear of the main hall, is the largest in the country's temples. To Conquer Demons, written on column as intricate ciphers, on words of wisdom and literary achievement and remains the only poem of the type of Buddhist agitation that is expressed in art in Taiwan today.