Linh Son Buddhist Temple - Reservoir, Victoria
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themd
S 37° 42.591 E 144° 58.957
55H E 322174 N 5824461
A Buddhist Temple set on a disused primary school in a Melbourne Suburb.
Waymark Code: WM99E1
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 07/18/2010
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The Temple is set on 6 acres of land in a former primary school building.
The school building still remains to the left of the temple.
The temple is a large structure consisting of accomodation, shrine rooms, a large kitchen and other amenities.
The grounds are entered thru a traditional gateway and on the right is a large statue of Kuan Ying in the centre of a lotus pond.
Buddhas are situated further in the grounds teaching disciples.
The Spiritual Spiritual Director of the temple is the Venerable Master Ty Kheo Thich Tinh Dao.
There are up to 5,000 visiting members and the property also undertakes funerals, martial arts class and vietnamese school.
Open to visitors?: Yes
Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes
Related Website: [Web Link]
Photography Permitted Inside?: Not listed
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