An interesting place to visit is Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Kaohsiung in Taiwan. Kaohsiung City is the second largest city in the country of Taiwan. The city is in southern Taiwan and is one of the most visited Tourist Destinations in Taiwan. While Sightseeing in Kaohsiung you should visit the Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Kaohsiung.
Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Kaohsiung belongs to the Chinese Mahayana Buddhist monastic order of Fo Guang Shan. The orders headquarters is in Kaohsiung which is also the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. The organization is known for its extensive charity works. The order is also known as the International Buddhist Progress Society.
The order was founded by the Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar in 1967. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Kaohsiung was held on May 16th. Master Hsing Yun purchased more than 30 hectares of land for constructions of this monastery in Dashu Township of Kaohsiung County. This Kaohsiung Attraction is not only an attraction but also a religious site which is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.
The construction of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery in Kaohsiung was quite tough as it involved physical strain and years of planning. The monastery was constructed on the mountain and slowly the lush greenery was transformed into this peaceful haven. The Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Kaohsiung is located on the left bank of the Kaoping River. The monastery architecture is very characteristic. You can see the 120 meters high huge golden statue of Buddha here. The main square of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery of Kaohsiung is surrounded by numerous standing Buddha's. You can also visit the Tahsiungpao, Tapei, Tachih and Dashu shrines.
The most imposing of all four shrines is the Tahsiungpao shrine which covers a large area. The shrine is surrounded by 10,000 Kuanyin statues. There are also Buddha statues and lanterns resting in 14,800 holes in the walls of the four shrines. In 1981 the Great Hero Hall was built after 15 years of the establishment of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Kaohsiung. There is also a giant tower being built for a tooth sharira of the Buddha which was gifted by Tibetan lamas in 1998. After visiting this beautiful monastery you can also visit a number of other tourist attractions in Kaohsiung.
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