Best Buddhist Temples in Queenstown

“Poh Ern Shih Temple is a rare Chinese Mahayana temple that is devoted to the adoration of the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. The temple was established by philanthropist Lee Choon Seng. The temple showcases the impressive and grand Buddha statues. The temple also engages in various rituals like offering flowers, engaging with lotus symbols, reciting the Great Compassion Mantra, and lighting prayer wheels at the Buddha's feet. These symbolise the commitment to maintaining pure intentions, thereby attracting positive karma. Poh Ern Shih Temple also organises Dharma talks, Sutta discussions, and meditation courses in Chinese and English. The temple ensures wheelchair accessibility facilities for the comfort of visitors.”

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“Chung Hong Siang Tng provides a tranquil setting with a pleasant atmosphere. The temple holds significant recognition that was initially constructed in 1973 at Punggol's Jalan Kampong Tengah, which was known as Xing Dao Shang Tang. The temple ensures a refreshing environment for visitors and devotees while entering. Chung Hong Siang Tng offers a wide space for worshippers and visitors to engage themselves in prayer, chanting, and meditation. The temple houses the deities such as Song Da Feng Zu Shi and Ksitigarbha. The temple provides a warm welcome to individuals worldwide to offer their prayers and seek inner peace within the divine environment.”

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