Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum 佛陀紀念館

Name: Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum 佛陀紀念館
Address: No. 1 Tongling Road Dashu District, Kaohsiung, 84049, TW
Telephone: +88676563033
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The Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, was established in 1998 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun to preserve the Buddha’s tooth relic. Opened in 2011, the Museum integrates green building concepts and serves as a center for collection, research, exhibition, education, and tourism. It upholds the Four Objectives and Five Missions, contributing to sustainable development and gree

n tourism initiatives. The Museum houses tens of thousands of artifacts, including the Top Ten Treasures, such as the Buddha’s relic and the Fo Guang Big Buddha. Annual events like the “Light Shines on the Universe” prayer ceremony and the International Book Fair highlight its achievements.

02/07/2026

🌏 Global Scholars Gather at the Buddha Museum for EASSSR 2026

The 8th Annual Conference of the East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (EASSSR) officially opened yesterday at the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, bringing together more than 150 scholars from 14 countries and regions for three days of academic exchange on religion, society, culture, and emerging technologies. The conference features over 130 research presentations, reflecting the vibrant and interdisciplinary nature of contemporary religious studies.

The conference welcomed distinguished scholars whose work has made lasting contributions to the field. The Presidential Address was delivered by Professor David A. Palmer, President of EASSSR, who examined religion through a global comparative perspective. Participants also enjoyed a special lecture by Professor Lewis R. Lancaster, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley and a pioneer in the application of digital technologies to Buddhist studies. His presentation explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in religious research, highlighting new possibilities for the future of the discipline.

As a museum dedicated to preserving Buddhist culture, advancing education, and fostering international dialogue, the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum is honored to serve as the venue for this important gathering. By welcoming scholars from around the world, the museum continues to promote meaningful exchanges that bridge academic research, cultural heritage, and contemporary society.

We warmly welcome all participants to Kaohsiung and wish everyone an inspiring and rewarding conference!

29/06/2026

We were honored to host a wonderful group of 40 guests from the Philippines on Saturday, organized by Cheng Shiu University! It was a day filled with music, heartfelt connections, and beautiful moments of reflection. 🎶

From uplifting group singing at the Avalokitesvara Shrine—where our guests found incredible confidence and joy through song—to the meditative calm of Sutra Transcription, it was heartening to see such sincere engagement. The energy was so profound that many stayed on to experience an extra session of guided meditation, reluctant to leave the tranquility behind. 🧘‍♂️🙏

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a soulful atmosphere. We hope the peace you found today stays with you long after your visit! 🏛️✨

28/06/2026

🐼✨ Pandas, Art & Culture Come Together in Kaohsiung!
A charming panda-themed art exhibition has just opened at the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum in Kaohsiung, and it's not to be missed! Running until July 27, the exhibit features stunning installations, illustrations, paper-cutting artworks, and decorations — all celebrating the beloved giant panda.
🎨 Highlights include:

Two 1.3-meter-tall panda installations were exchanged as gifts between artists from both sides of the Taiwan Strait
Panda art incorporating intangible cultural heritage like Sichuan opera face-changing, oil-paper umbrellas, and blue-and-white porcelain
A 10-meter-long graffiti scroll where YOU can color in giant panda outlines and become part of the artwork!

As the museum's Deputy Director Venerable Yung Jung beautifully put it, "Giant pandas can become messengers of friendship, culture, and peace." 🕊️
If you're in Kaohsiung, this is the perfect weekend outing for the whole family — especially panda fans! 🐾
📍 Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Kaohsiung
📅 Now – July 27

26/06/2026

On June 26th (Fri), in response to the Kaohsiung City Government's announcement to suspend work and classes due to extremely heavy rainfall, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum will be open with limited access as follows.
The first floor of the Front Hall, the first floor of the Main Hall, and three shrines will be open to the public from 9:00 to 16:00.
Stay safe, everyone!

22/06/2026

✨ Connecting Hearts across Borders! ✨

We were absolutely thrilled to welcome the energetic and inspiring members of the Overseas Youth Taiwan Study Tour (海外青年台灣觀摩團) today! 🌏✈️

Our core mission has always been to help youth from all corners of the world know and appreciate Taiwan better, and today’s exchange did just that. It was a day filled with incredible curiosity, bright smiles, and deep conversations.

💡 Standout Moment of the Day:
We love it when our visitors dive into history! One of the most memorable and thoughtful questions raised by our young guests was: "How did Master Hsing Yun create FGS?" It opened up a beautiful dialogue about legacy, vision, and dedication.

❤️ What Touched Our Hearts:
What made this tour truly special was the incredible spirit of the participants. Our team was deeply moved by how enthusiastic, attentive, and genuinely willing to learn these young individuals were throughout the entire experience. The future is truly bright with young minds like theirs leading the way!

Thank you to everyone who joined us today. You brought amazing energy, and we are so proud to be part of your journey in discovering Taiwan! 🇹🇼✨

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19/06/2026

🌿 Happy Dragon Boat Festival! 🌿

A delicious rice dumpling is never made in an instant.

The glutinous rice must be soaked, the bamboo leaves carefully washed and prepared, the ingredients thoughtfully selected, and then everything is wrapped with care and simmered for hours before its fragrance and flavor fully emerge.

Venerable Master Hsing Yun once taught:

“Adversity is not the opposite of success; it is often the cause of success. Treat every challenge as an opportunity to grow stronger.”
— Adapted from Venerable Master Hsing Yun, *Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun*, Vol. 365, “Adversity Is Opportunity” (〈逆境就是順境〉)

Just like a rice dumpling that only becomes truly flavorful through time, heat, and patience, our lives also take shape through challenges, perseverance, and steady transformation.

What seems difficult in the moment may, in time, become the very source of strength, wisdom, and depth.

May this Dragon Boat Festival remind us that even life’s “slow cooking” has its meaning — and that patience can turn every hardship into nourishment for the heart.

Wishing you peace, health, and a joyful Dragon Boat Festival. 🌿

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14/06/2026

There’s something about Vimalakīrti in Cave 102 that draws you in — quietly, but unmistakably.

He sits in calm confidence: lotus-shaped cap, steady gaze, finely carved features that have held their clarity for more than thirteen centuries.

One hand rests on his knee.

The other once lifted in debate — now lost — yet the moment still feels alive, as if the discussion paused only a heartbeat ago.

Stand before him, and you can sense a presence that’s thoughtful, sharp, and just a little mysterious — a figure who seems ready to speak again at any moment.

“A Smile Through Millennia — Special Exhibition of Maijishan Grottoes.”

More on Vimalakirti in Cave 123:
👉 http://arts.fgs.org.tw/en/keyword_all_search_detail.php?arg=ShUeVOlUwABsKb1rN1nS80Rbqx7qK10Y0Daa3EUzsUG0GnKWRFLjbQOaW0iF86YhjtvnvEk

07/06/2026

✨ MuseumWeek 2026 Day 7: Hope ✨

Hope inspires us to move forward with courage, kindness, and confidence. Museums preserve stories that connect us to the past while encouraging us to build a brighter future.

📸 Looking back at your visit to the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, which photo best represents hope to you?

Share your photo in the comments and tell us what message of hope it carries for you.

Together, let's conclude MuseumWeek by sharing moments that inspire and uplift others.

24/05/2026

Looking back on the history of Buddha’s Birthday celebrations, one can see the vision and compassion of Venerable Master Hsing Yun in bringing the Dharma into everyday life.

In the early days, the Master recognized that Buddha’s Birthday was not only a sacred occasion, but also a rare and direct opportunity to share the teachings with the wider public. Rather than keeping the celebration within temple walls, he brought it out into the streets—first organizing a parade in Yilan, and later expanding it in Kaohsiung.

In 1967, Shoushan Temple joined hands with various temples to hold a grand float parade of more than 200 vehicles. The streets were filled with the lively sounds of firecrackers and festive clouds drifting through the city. It was a moment when the Buddha’s compassion could be seen, heard, and felt by all.

Through these efforts, Buddha’s Birthday was transformed into more than a religious observance—it became a shared celebration for the entire community, a day when the Dharma naturally entered people’s lives.

Today, as we celebrate once again, we remember this spirit of bringing joy, compassion, and wisdom into the world.

Happy Buddha’s Birthday 🙏

Address

No. 1 Tongling Road Dashu District
Kaohsiung
84049

Telephone

+88676563033

Website

https://www.fgsbmc.org.tw/

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