Tsz Shan Monastery
| Tsz Shan Monastery | |
|---|---|
 Entrance to the Tsz Shan Monastery | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Country | China |
  Location in Hong Kong | |
| Geographic coordinates | 22°28′08″N 114°11′53″E / 22.46889°N 114.19806°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | April 2015 |
Tsz Shan Monastery (Chinese: 慈山寺) is a large Buddhist temple located in Tung Tsz, Tai Po District, Hong Kong. As a Chinese Buddhist monastery established for the inheritance of the teaching of the Buddha, Tsz Shan Monastery is a sanctuary for the purpose of spiritual purification, and endeavours to open the door to compassion and wisdom for the public through various activities. Much of the monastery building funds were donated by local business magnate Li Ka-shing.
Within the Tsz Shan Monastery, an outdoor bronze Guanyin statue, 76 meters in height, is the second highest in the world. Tsz Temple completed its construction and opened to public visitors in April 2015, led by the Venerable Kok Kwong HHCKLA. The general public is required to make an appointment through phone or internet beforehand for a visit the Tsz Shan Monastery. The daily quota for visitors is limited to 400 at initial stage. During the test run only visitation requests from local non-profit organizations, registered charities, and funded welfare agencies will be accepted.
External links
- TSM official website
- Tsz Shan Monastery and the world's tallest bronze Guan Yin statue
- Pictures of the statue under construction: [1] [2]
- Hong Kong billionaire denies report 249-foot goddess statue will be his tomb