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

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The Fo Guang Shan He Hua Temple, located in Amsterdam's Chinatown, is the largest traditional Chinese temple in Europe. Opened in 2000, it blends traditional Chinese architectural styles with local influences. The temple features intricate altars dedicated to Ksitigarbha, Sakyamuni, and Guanyin, and hosts various Buddhist ceremonies and meditation lessons. Notably, the Vesak celebration attracts many visitors annually. The temple is open for public visits on specific Buddhist holidays, Sundays, and the first and fifteenth days of the lunar calendar. Admission is free, and it's accessible to all visitors.