Nan Tien Temple - Paradise of the South

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About Nan Tien Temple - Paradise of the South

Paradise of the South



Situated at Berkeley - a suburb of Wollongong in the state of New South Wales. It is one of the branch temples of Fo Guang Shan, founded in 1965 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, which has over 200 branches worldwide. "Nan Tien" in Chinese, literally means "Paradise of the South". This is the biggest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere.

Objectives of Fo Guang Shan:
To propagate Buddhist teachings through cultural activities
To foster talent through education
To benefit society through charitable programs
To purify human hearts and minds through Buddhist practice

Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Order promotes Humanistic Buddhism, aiming to make Buddhism relevant in the world, in our lives, and in each one of our hearts.

Fo Guang Buddhist's Motto established by Venerable Master Hsing Yun is as follows:
Offer others faith
Offer others joy
Offer others hope
Offer others convenience




Illawarra Groups

http://www.nantien.org.au/