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Fo Guang Shan

Fo Guang Shan is an international Chinese Mahāyāna Buddhist organization and monastic order based in Taiwan that practices Humanistic… Read more…

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Fo Guang Shan
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Fo Guang Shan is an international Chinese Mahāyāna Buddhist organization and monastic order based in Taiwan that practices Humanistic Buddhism whose roots are traced to the Linji school of Chan Buddhism. The headquarters, Fo Guang Shan Monastery, is located in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, and is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. The organization is also one of the largest charity organizations in Taiwan. The organization's counterpart for laypeople is known as the Buddha's Light International Association.

Founded in 1967 by Hsing Yun, the order promotes Humanistic Buddhism and is known for its efforts in the modernization of Chinese Buddhism. The order is famous for its use of technology and its temples are often furnished with the latest equipment.

Source: Wikipedia

More Information and Contact

Phone +88676561921
Address Taiwan
Coordinates 22°45'4.992" N, 120°26'42.6" E
Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Fo Guang Shan
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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