Fo Guang Sha He Hua Temple - Free Audio Guide
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Fo Guang Sha He Hua Temple, 110, Zeedijk, Burgwallen-Oude Zijde, Centrum, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland, 1012 BB, Nederland
The Fo Guang Shan He Hua Temple, situated in Amsterdam's Chinatown, is the largest traditional Chinese temple in Europe. Officially opened in 2000, it combines traditional Chinese architectural styles with local influences. Key attractions include detailed altars for Ksitigarbha, Sakyamuni, and Guanyin, alongside various Buddhist ceremonies and meditation sessions. The annual Vesak celebration draws numerous visitors. The temple is open to the public on certain Buddhist holidays, Sundays, and the first and fifteenth days of the lunar calendar. Admission is free, and the site is accessible to everyone.