Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre/Van Hanh Monastery
Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre/Van Hanh Monastery
Overview
See the tallest open air statues of Buddha in Australia. The first, and still the largest, Buddhist temple in Canberra, was established in 1983.
The temple facilitates community services, charitable/relief activities, education, monastic training and personal/family counselling. They offer youth/women/aged groups activities, chaplaincy services, meditation groups, public library and free books on Buddhism.
Their budget accommodation has a vegetarian kitchen for group catering.
“A Hidden Sanctuary of Peace in Canberra.”
Reviewed 2w ago by tatyanam764A Hidden Sanctuary of Peace in Canberra. Tucked away in a quiet part of Canberra, the Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre feels like stepping into another world entirely. The moment you walk through the gates...
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Reviewed 2yrs ago by 柔安 陳The place is peaceful, I really like there. Many places are being renovated and I look forward to the day when it will be finished.
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“worth a visit if in area”
Reviewed 8yrs ago by ET3121lovely community activities are held here regularly. worth a look if in area. close too AIS so easy too stop on way there
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