Taiwan - Kaoshiung - Fuo Guang Shan

Fuo Guang Shan can be considered as one of the most well-known buddhist temples in the world and in Taiwan. The monastry is "divided" on two mountains and the monks and nuns live in each separately. What meserized me is the size and facilities of the temple. I have never seen such a big temple.

Picture 4 - It is stated "feng shan" which means the mountain is closed in mandarin. I was very lucky as one friend and I went without knowing that the temple was not open to public anymore. Out of goodwill, they allowed both of us to go in. We were overjoyed. However, this does not mean that the public cannot go. But there is a need to make an appointment beforehand. The temple implemented this step as they had complaints from some public that the temple maybe be too comercialized if it is open to tourists. To uphold the reputation of the temple and Buddhism, I think this is the reason why it took this action.