London Fo Guang Shan Temple - London, UK
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London Fo Guang Shan Temple is located on 84 Margaret Street
Waymark Code: WMED6T
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2012
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«London Fo Guang Shan Temple was established in 1992 and is located in the heart of London behind Oxford Street.
London Fo Guang Temple is a place of peace and tranquillity within the busy and noisy environment of Central London. London Fo Guang Shan is one of 200 worldwide branches of Fo Guang Shan Monastery in Taiwan, founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, who advocates Humanistic Buddhism.
In the basement of the four storey building is the Veggie House. On the ground floor there are a reception, library and office. The first floor houses the Main Shrine, Guan Yin Shrine and Di Zang Shrine. The meditation hall is on the second floor, which also contains a small stage, a wide screen with a projector, and a multimedia system.
Apart from services on Sundays, New and Full moon days of the lunar calendar and annual Dharma Functions, many other seasonal activities are also organized by London Fo Guang Shan Temple. Such activities include the annual Buddha’s Birthday Celebration in Leicester Square, Mid-Autumn Festival parties and pilgrimages.
The London Fo Guang Temple offers a friendly atmosphere for anyone who is interested in its services and activities. It is open to public from 9AM to 5 PM daily except Friday.»
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