☸️ Fo Guang Shan (Kaohsiung)
Taiwan
About This Sacred Site
Fo Guang Shan is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in Taiwan and the headquarters of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order, one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the world. Founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun in 1967, the complex includes the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum featuring a 36-meter-tall seated bronze Amitabha Buddha surrounded by eight pagodas. The order practices Humanistic Buddhism, emphasizing the application of Buddhist principles to daily life and social engagement.
Key Facts
- •Founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun in 1967
- •The Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum features a 36-meter seated bronze Buddha
- •One of the largest Buddhist organizations in the world with branches in over 50 countries
- •Practices Humanistic Buddhism, applying Buddhist principles to daily life
- •The complex includes libraries, museums, universities, and meditation halls
Location
Coordinates: 22.7519, 120.4453
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