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About Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple WA
Under the vision of its founder, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, "Let Buddha's light illuminate three thousand realms and Dharma water flow across the five continents", the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple of WA is one of over 200 temples established around the world with the aim of spreading Humanistic Buddhism.
Constructed within a period of 5 years, it was opened to the public in 1998 and has become a landmark in the suburb of Maylands, just minutes away from the city centre of Perth and easily accessible by public transport. With its traditional architecture, it serves as a bridge for the fusion of oriental and western cultures, as Buddhists and non-Buddhists from all diverse backgrounds take advantage of its tranquillity and serenity as a place for refuge and contemplation, learning and sharing.
As an educational and cultural place of interest, the temple has since received thousands of visitors such as students, senior citizens, uniformed groups, religious organisations and WA Police recruits, etc., allowing them to experience the Buddhist and Chinese culture.
Devotees seek refuge by participating in chanting services held every Sunday morning and on special days according to the Buddhist calendar. Major Chinese festivals are also celebrated, namely the Lunar New Year, Dumpling Festival and Mid-autumn Festival, creating a sense of family and belonging. For personal development, classes are held on a regular basis such as meditation, Dharma talks, study groups, calligraphy, Chinese orchestra lessons, cooking lessons, etc.
The Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple of WA seeks to carry out the four principles as set out by Venerable Master Hsing Yun:
- To propagate Buddhism through culture
- To foster talent through education
- To benefit society through charity
- To purify the mind through cultivation
Buddha’s Light Verse
May kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity pervade all worlds
May we cherish and build affinities to benefit all beings
May Chan, Pure Land and Precepts inspire equality and patience
May our humility and gratitude give rise to great vows
