Nan Tien Temple 

Fo Guang Shan - Nan Tien Temple is situated at Berkeley - a suburb of Wollongong. 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.

Nan Tien temple features rose gardens, a beautiful pagoda, two sizeable shrines, a museum auditorium, 100-room accommodation and conference facilities. Located in a quiet, peaceful environment, overlooking Mount Keira and Mount Kembla, Nan Tien Temple has now been recognised as a wonderful place to visit. Tue-Sun 9am-5pm (Open Mondays on public holidays, 9.00am-5.00pm)

History

Fo Guang Buddhism is rooted in the Mahayana tradition which emphasises that Buddhahood is within everyone's potential reach. Fo Guang followers strive to bring Buddhism into daily life and aptly term their faith