Dear Dharma protectors and friends,
Auspicious blessings
“The renewal of all phenomena brings prosperous fortunes, the unity across all endeavors realizes grand vision.” As we enter the Year of t...
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand was recognised by the New Zealand Gardens Trust on 15 December 2025 as a Garden of Significance, receiving a four-star rating out of six stars. The Trust note...
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Auckland is opened on Christmas Day
Thursday, 25th December 2025
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 3pm
A gentle reminder that the Temple Dress Code requires long p...
Tamiaho Herangi-Searancke, a respected Toa Rangatira (first warrior) and cultural guardian of the Māori people, visited Fo Guang Shan Auckland on 2nd & 6th December 2025. During his visits, he o...
On 25th November 2025, 50 Catholic school religious education leaders from across New Zealand visited Fo Guang Shan Christchurch for an inspiring interfaith dialogue to enhance greater understanding...
In recognition of the years of dedicated service and contributions by Fo Guang Shan New Zealand and Abbess Manshin to the local community, a long-awaited traditional Māori Pōwhiri welcome ceremony...
On 20th November 2025, Fo Guang Shan Christchurch and BLIA South Island Chapter held the third Global VegRun – You Run, I Plant Trees with Avonside Girls’ High School in Christchurch. A to...
To commemorate the birthday of the Medicine Buddha, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Auckland held the Medicine Buddha Dharma Service and Triple Gem Refuge and Five Precepts Ceremony on 16th November 202...
On 12th November 2025, the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch Reading Course, organized by Fo Guang New Zealand South Island Humanistic Buddhism Academy, concluded successfully. The course, which...
On 8th November, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Auckland hosted 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival, drawing over 2,000 attendees who came to enjoy the cherry blossoms and experience a cultural and artistic c...
