Hong Kong Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

Hong Kong Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

Introduction

Renowned for enshrining over thirteen thousand Buddha statues of various sizes, it enjoys international fame. The monastery houses the only lacquered statue of the Venerable Yuet Kei’s mummified body in Hong Kong. The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is located on a hillside near Sha Tin Railway Station. Visitors need to climb over four hundred steps to reach it, which takes about 25 minutes. Upon arriving at the front courtyard of the monastery, you will see many large colorful Buddha and animal statues displayed in the area. Opposite the main hall stands a nine-storey Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda. By ascending the spiral staircase inside the pagoda and looking out through the small windows on each level, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Sha Tin landscape, offering a commanding vantage point. The main hall houses over thirteen thousand Buddha statues of similar height but diverse forms. On the entrance pillars of the main hall hang beautifully inscribed couplets with profound meanings. The monastery also includes the Jade Emperor Hall, the Cundi Hall, the Amitabha Hall, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda, and eighteen arhat statues.

Tips:

On Sundays and public holidays, fortune-tellers are available in the hall to offer divination and fortune reading services. If you wish to use these services, it’s advisable to ask about the price beforehand. The monastery has a canteen that serves vegetarian meals. If time permits, you may want to give them a try.

Transportation

From the left exit of Sha Tin Station on the East Rail Line of the MTR, follow the signs uphill to reach the monastery.

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