Fo Guang Shan Melbourne

Fo Guang Shan (literally meaning the Buddha’s Light Mountain) is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the world operating over 300 branch temples and several education institutions. In Australia and New Zealand, there are 11 Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temples, 9 of which are in Australia, and 2 in the state of Victoria. Fo Guang Shan also operates Nan Tien Institute, Australia’s first government accredited tertiary institution grounded in Buddhist values and wisdom. Fo Guang Shan (Taiwan) Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum Objectives Its goal and aims are to promote Humanistic Buddhism around the world by the four founding principles: To propagate Buddhist teachings through cultural activities. To nurture talents through education. To benefit societies through charitable programs. To purify human hearts and minds through Buddhist practices. Founder Venerable Master Hsing Yun is the founder of the Fo Guang Shan. He has been recognised by international leaders for his bold and innovative methods in spreading Buddhist teachings. oday, Venerable Master Hsing Yun is the 48th Patriarch of the Lin-Chi line of Ch’an and the founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order and its international headquarters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Under his direction and dedication to spreading the Dharma, Fo Guang Shan now consists of over 200 branch temples in five continents; 16 Buddhist colleges (seminaries); Fo Guang University and Nanhua University in Taiwan, University of the West in Los Angeles, United States and Nan Tien Institute in Woolongong, NSW, Australia.