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At the north-east of Dashu Township in Kaohsiung City on the left bank of the Gaoping river, a famous tourist destination is located. Here you will find the Buddhist center of South Taiwan, established my Master Hsing Yun and his disciples. 

At present, Fo Guang Shan is not only a famous Buddhist holy place, but also the center of Buddhism in southern Taiwan. The temple buildings are magnificent, and a Buddhist university has been established to promote Buddhism. At the southeastern side of Fo Guang Mountain (Guang Shan) Monastery the most prominent landmark of the region is found: a huge golden statue of Buddha Amitabha which measures some 120 meters. The main square is surrounded by 480 standing Buddha's, while water and mountains form the magnificent scenery. The main structures consist of four temples, namely the Daxiongbao, the Dabei, the Dazhi and the Dashu shrines. The Daxiongbao shrine covers a large area and is the most imposing of all four shrines. The main god of worship here is Sakyamuni, while statues of Amitabha is placed on the left and right sides. More than 10,000 Guanyin statues surround the temple. Buddha statues and lanterns of light rest in the 14,800 holes in the walls of the four shrines. The site counts more than a thousand Buddha statues, large and small. 

Notice: the fee for excursion to Fo Guang Shan will need to be borne individually. 

Authorized photo from Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum. Inside the shining crystal stupa holds one of three tooth relics remaining in the world, currently enshrined in the Jade Buddha Shrine of the Buddha Museum.