Nan Tien Temple. Wollongong. NSW. Australia.
S 34° 27.945 E 150° 50.890
56H E 302357 N 6184099
Nan Tien Temple is a Buddhist temple complex located in the industrial suburb of Berkeley, on the southern outskirts of the Australian city of Wollongong.
Waymark Code: WM75PN
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 09/06/2009
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The Nan Tien complex was built using traditional techniques and materials by Chinese craftsmen, but with numerous modern features. Occupying a semi-rural hillside site several square kilometres in size, and set amidst landscaped gardens, the architecture of the complex is notable because it incorporates the features of several styles of Buddhism.
It is one of the branch temples of Fo Guang Shan, founded in 1965 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, which has over 120 branches worldwide. "Nan Tien" in Chinese, literally means "Paradise of the South". This is the biggest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere.
Since the opening of the temple in October 1995, it has become a new venue for local and international tourists and also acts as an important cultural centre bridging different cultures. It attracts several hundred thousand visitors from all over the world all year round. Nan Tien temple features rose gardens, a beautiful pagoda, two sizeable shrines, a museum auditorium, 100-room accommodation and conference facilities.
Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm Tuesday-Sunday and public holidays
Closed on Monday
Address: Berkeley Road, Berkeley, Wollongong. NSW 2506
The website has maps and directions and lots of information for visitors. Enter the gates off Berkeley road at the roundabout opposite Industrial Road.
Photographing or video screening inside the shrines and museum is forbidden.
Open to visitors?: Yes
Photography Permitted Inside?: No
Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes
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Photos of the shrine are strongly encouraged when permitted otherwise please refrain from taking pictures inside and in any case, generally have respect for the religious nature of the site.