As a devout Chinese Buddhist believer, it is always an important thing to burn incense and worship Buddha no matter which corner of the world. So how many places can we visit and get close to Buddha in Australia in the Southern Hemisphere?
In fact, as a country famous for its multiculturalism, Buddhism is also very popular in Australia. Basically, in major cities, Buddhism temples, various Taoist centers and lecture halls can be found, and there are also many Buddhist disciples who have started to practice in this place. Overseas Chinese emigrated here and visitors to Australia can visit these places. In addition, most temples are located in feng shui, where mountains and water lie, the environment is beautiful, and the buildings are majestic. Even as a tourist attraction, it is worth visiting.
As one of the largest religions in the world, in addition to China, Buddhist countries such as Thailand, India, Myanmar and other Buddhist countries also have some temples and Taoist centers in Australia. Will not be discussed in this article.
NSW(New South Wales)
(Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple), Nantian Temple, Foguang Mountain
Foguang Mountain, an international Buddhist organization founded by Taiwan Nebula Master, plays an important role in Australian Buddhist culture. Built by the Nebula Master himself, the Nantian Temple in Foguang Mountain, located in Wolonggang (Wollongong), the second largest city in Xinzhou, is about an hour's drive from Sydney. It is Australia's largest Buddhist temple and the largest in the southern hemisphere. There is no doubt that Australian temples are number one, with their own Buddhist academy, mountains, water, temples and towers. The scenery is very beautiful. The integration of Chinese and western cultures in Nantian Temple is very good, and many Westerners often come here to copy and meditate.
- Address: 180 Berkeley Rd Berkeley NSW 2506
- Tel: (02)4272 0600
- Opening hours: 9:00-17: 00, closed every Monday
Foguang Mountain South Sky Lecture Hall (Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple Parramatta)
Paramat (Parramatta), a secondary centre in Sydney's west side, is the center of Foguang Mountain's activities in the Sydney area.
- Address: 22 Cowper St Parramatta NSW 2150
- Tel: (02) 9893 9390
- Opening hours: 9:00-17: 00, closed every Monday
[地名][澳大利亚] Victoria, State of
(Fo Guang Shan Melbourne), Foguang Mountain, Melbourne
Located on the western outskirts of Melbourne, Yarraville, is a three-story building with an area of about 1000 square meters and is the center of Foguang Mountain's activities in the Melbourne area.
- Address: 89 Somerville Rd Yarraville VIC 3013
- Tel: (03) 9314 5147
- Opening hours: 9:00-17: 00, closed every Monday
Yunyang Temple (Yun Yang Temple)
Narre Warren North, on the southeastern outskirts of Melbourne, is about an hour's drive from the city. The Yunyang Temple, which covers an area of about 13 hectares, was founded in 1995 by a magician, surrounded by pine, cedar and stream water. It has beautiful scenery and can burn incense and worship Buddha. It also has 40 meditation rooms to facilitate the worship of worshippers.
- Address: 6-10 Reservoir Rd Narre Warren North VIC 3804
- Tel: (03) 9796 8079
- Opening hours: Saturday, Sunday, 8:30-16:00
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Foguang Mountain Zhongtian Temple (Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple)
Priestdale, south of Brisbane, is about 30 minutes to drive from the city. The Zhongtian Temple covers an area of 32 hectares, and is the second largest Buddhist temple second to the Nantian Temple in Australia.
- Address: 1034 Underwood Rd Priestdale QLD 4127
- Tel: (07) 3841 3511
- Opening hours: 9:00-17: 00, closed every Monday
[地名][澳大利亚] South Australia, State of
(Nan Hai Pu Tuo Temple Of Australia), Putuo Temple, South China Sea, Australia
The Lex Beach (Sellicks Beach), in (Fleurieu Peninsula), south of Adelaide, takes about an hour to drive from downtown. Founded in 1996, Putuo Temple in the South China Sea is a school independent of other Buddhist organizations in Australia, and as its name is mainly dedicated to the Quan Yin Bodhisattva, there is a giant 18-meter-high Guanyin image on the beach, which is the only large-scale Guanyin image in the Southern Hemisphere. Linhai Yishan, beautiful scenery, full of momentum and full of spirituality, the only regret under the Guanyin image of the base has not been completed, believers can only bow outside the fence.
- Address: 9 Main S Rd, Sellicks Hill SA 5202
- Tel: (08) 8556 3168
Bamboo Forest Temple (Zhulin Buddhist Association of South Australia)
Located in the northern suburb of Adelaide, Ottoway, which is the seat of the South Australian Buddhist Association, is about 20 minutes' drive from the city. It is not large, with pagodas behind the temple, but it has not yet been completed. There is a Mahatma Temple dedicated to the Buddha, where believers can burn incense and worship Buddha. It also provides Chinese and cultural lessons for children around the community on weekends.
- Address: 151 May Terrace Ottoway SA 5013
- Tel: (08) 8447 4022
- Open time:9:30-14:00, closed every Sunday
[地名][澳大利亚] Western Australia, State of
Foguang Mountain Western Australia Road Center (Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple WA)
Maylands, located on the eastern outskirts of Perth, is a small road complex, a 10-minute drive from downtown.
- Address: 280 Guildford Rd Maylands WA 6051
- Tel: (08) 9371 0048
- Opening hours: 9:00-17: 00, closed every Monday
Other religious Chinese temples
In addition to Buddhism, more than a hundred years after the arrival of the Chinese in Australia, they also brought with them some traditional Chinese religions, including Taoism, some of which are available for believers to choose from.
(Sze Yup Temple), Temple of Guandi, Siyi, Sydney
The general "Siyi" of the four counties of Taishan, Kaiping, Xinhui and Enping in Guangdong Province, which is in communication with the residents of the four counties, is similar to the customs and customs, and the proportion of the four-town residents in the first Chinese immigrants who came to Australia in the first place was quite high.
- Address: 2 Edward St Glebe NSW 2037
- Tel: (02) 9660 6465
- Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 per day
(The See Yup temple), Temple of Guandi, Siyi, Melbourne
Located on the south bank of the Ara River, Melbourne, it is very close to the city and is built for the residents of Siyi.
- Address: 76 Raglan St South Melbourne VIC 3205
- Tel: (03) 9699 7388
- Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 per day
Heavenly Palace (Heavenly Queen Temple)
Ma Zu and Ma Zu are very common folk beliefs in Fujian, Guangdong, Taiwan, Ryukyu and so on. Located in Maribyrnong River Reserve, on the western outskirts of Melbourne, Tien Hau Palace is a 10-minute drive from downtown. Tian Hou Palace covers an area of about 4 hectares, back to long lift, facing the flowing water, the spirit is extraordinary, all buildings are Chinese traditional architectural style, the park has a man-made lake and a giant white jade mother ancestral statue, beautiful environment, can worship and can visit.
- Address: 20 Joseph Rd Footscray VIC 3011
- Tel: (03) 9689 0688
- Opening hours: 9:30-15: 50 Monday to Friday, 9:30-16:00 on weekends
Bendigo to (Bendigo Joss House Temple).
Located in the small Victorian town of Bendigo (Bendigo)., about 150km from Melbourne As a city that originated in the gold rush, Chinese came here early and became an important part of the local community. Bendigo Hall is a Taoist temple, built in the 1870's, mainly dedicated to Guan Yu, Confucius, Guanyin, such as the Buddha.
- Address: Emu Point/finn Street Bendigo Vic Australia North Bendigo VIC 3550
- Tel: (03) 5442 1685
- Tickets: $6 for adults and $4 for children
Hou Wang Chinese Temple and Museum
Located in Queensland inland town of Atherton (Atherton), to worship the King Hou. Hou Wang, also known as Yang Hou, is one of the ancient folk beliefs in China. According to the historical facts of the Southern Song Dynasty, the name of Hou Wang, named Yang Liangjie, was also a national uncle of the Southern Song Dynasty and a loyal minister. The Hou Wang Temple, the last wooden temple in Australia, was set up by the early Qing immigrants who came to Kunzhou to rush for gold.
- Address: 86 Herberton Rd, Atherton QLD 4883
- Tel: (07) 4091 694
- Ticket: $10
