Free to enter, the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple is a really unique place to explore . Also a great experience is to visit their Waterdrop Teahouse, which serves up delicious vegetarian food 🥗🍵.

The Temple was established to promote the ideals of Humanistic Buddhism, Fo Guang Shan in New Zealand is not only a place of worship 🕊️ but also a hub for interfaith dialogue, education, and cultural diversity 🌏. The temple hosts various events that foster harmony and respect between different faiths, making it a key spot to visit in Auckland for a spiritual experience 🙏.

Opening Hours:
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Sunday:  9..00am - 2.00pm 

* Make sure to wear clothing that covers your shoulders, legs, and shoes

Tip: For the best experience - Visit in Spring, during the cherry blossom season!

From reviewers:

'Coming to the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple feels like stepping out of Auckland and into a different land. Peaceful and spiritual. The architecture is magnificent and there are multiple cute statues distributed around the garden. The vegetarian noodles are superb, I always order them!'

'One of the most beautiful & impressive structures in Auckland. The Temple is a very peaceful & relaxing place of worship. Everyone at the Temple was very welcoming to visitors. The gardens are stunning & a great place to reflect & ponder life!... Highly recommend'