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...
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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
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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
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