Venerable Master Hsing Yun and Humanistic Buddhism

Venerable Master Hsing Yun, founder of Fo Guang Shan, was born in Jiangdu, Jiangsu Province in China in 1927. He was tonsured under Venerable Master Chih Kai at the age of twelve.

In 1957, Venerable Master established Fo Guang Publishing House and in 1967 founded Fo Guang Shan with a goal to promote Humanistic Buddhism, establishing the objectives of ˇ°P...

 

An Introduction to Fo Guang Shan North Island NZ

Auckland is known as the ˇ°City of Sailsˇ±. Fo Guang Shan North Island is situated in this stunning international city famous for its yachts, and occupied an area of four hectares.

The planning of the Temple is adapted from the palatial design of the ...



Fo Guang Shan North Island FAQ

 

An Introduction to Fo Guang Shan South Island

Situated at the intersection of Harakeke Street and Riccarton Street, Fo Guang Shan South Island stands on a 2000sqm land. Although the area is not large, it is a building of art. The original concept of Fo Guang Shan South Island was inspired from carvings of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the Long-men Grottos. It is hoped that the spirit of Hum...



Fo Guang Shan Monastery

   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
     

 

   Contact Details

   Address: Fo Guang Shan    North Island New Zealand
   16 Stancombe Road
   Flat Bush, Manukau 2016, NZ
   Tel: +64 9 274 4880
   Fax: +64 9 274 4550

   Opening Hours
   Tuesday to Sunday
   9:00AM-5:00PM

   Tea House
   Opening Hours:9:30am-4:30pm
   An array of healthy vegetarian food, coffee and tea are served here. Beautiful Buddhist art and gifts are also available for sale.

   All are welcome to join us in our activities in Education,Culture, Charity and Dharma propagation.