[2025 Auckland Attraction] Travel Guide for Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple (Updated Jul)

📍 Location Located on the north shore of Auckland, New Zealand, Fo Guang Shan is located in the scenic Hillsborough area and is an important local Buddhist temple and cultural center. ⸻ 🚗 Transportation • Self-driving: Google navigation "Fo Guang Shan Auckland", there is a free parking lot near the temple. • Public transportation: You can take the bus to Hillsborough business district, which is about a 10-minute walk away. ⸻ 📝 Personal experience The environment of Fo Guang Shan in Auckland is quiet, with a strong oriental Zen. Walking into the temple, you can feel a peaceful atmosphere that makes people relax. There are elegant Buddha statues and Chinese-style buildings in the temple. Various cultural activities and meditation courses are also held. It is suitable for people who want to find a moment of tranquility or understand Buddhist culture. In addition to worshiping, it is also suitable for meditation, walking, and enjoying a moment of peace. Especially on holidays, there will be tea parties and vegetarian meals, which is very considerate. ⸻ 🎒 Tips • Respect the temple rules and keep quiet. • You can check whether there are any open visits or activities on that day. • It is recommended to dress comfortably and neatly. ⸻ Auckland Fo Guang Shan is a rare spiritual oasis in the city. Whether it is for faith or travel, it is worth arranging a visit. #JulyGoodDestinations2025 #NewZealandAttractions #AucklandAttractions

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Fo Guang Shan in Auckland is a peaceful and solemn place. Whether you are a believer or not, it is suitable to come here for a walk and feel the peaceful atmosphere. The temple architecture is simple and elegant, the courtyard is kept clean, there are Buddhist books to read, and occasionally there are cultural activities or ceremonies that allow people to slow down and calm their minds. When you come here, you must try the famous salted vegetable rice, which tastes simple but fragrant. Paired with a bowl of hot soup, it is simple and satisfying. After eating, you can take a walk in the park and look at the statues and small gardens. The overall atmosphere is very relaxing. It is quite suitable to come here to relax on weekends.

📍North Island Fo Guang Shan is located at 16 Stancombe Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand. 🌟North Island Fo Guang Shan, built in 1999, is a large Buddhist temple with Chinese Tang Dynasty architectural style. The overall architecture includes the Great Hero Hall, Great Compassion Hall, Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Zen Hall, Ocean Meeting Hall, Dripping Water Pavilion, Five Observations Hall, Guest Hall, and a vast Dan Chi Garden. The pine trees, green bamboo, cherry blossoms, and willows planted in the temple add a spiritual aura to the place. On both sides of the Fo Guang Shan Guanyin Hall, there are two bell towers, each housing a large and a small bell, which are one of the important Buddhist cultural attractions of Fo Guang Shan. In addition, a unique feature of Fo Guang Shan is the Tang-style stone lantern in the central square, which gives the Buddhist temple a solemn and serious atmosphere with a touch of old charm. ❤Master Hsing Yun once said at the consecration ceremony of the Great Hero Hall: The consecration of North Island Fo Guang Shan is like building a refueling station for life and soul; it is not just a temple, but also a place for ethnic and cultural exchanges. Whether Maori, Kiwi, Australian or Chinese, everyone is equal here, and it's not just about worship when coming here. 👍In the Fo Guang Shan Respect Hall, you can see Master Hsing Yun's calligraphy masterpiece 'It's great to have you!' Through these works, Master Hsing Yun conveys his compassion and wisdom, allowing people to feel the warmth and power of Buddhist culture.