Fagushan, a highly influential Buddhist center in Taiwan, was founded by the venerable Master Sheng Yen and is recognized as one of the four major Buddhist mountains in Taiwan. It is a well-known Buddhist organization that annually recruits numerous individuals from various sectors to promote educational and charitable endeavors, as well as to hold numerous Buddhist lectures and activities, making it an excellent place for the study of Buddhist teachings.
Fagushan traces its roots back to the establishment of ‘Nongchan Temple’ and ‘Chinese Buddhist Cultural Center’ by Dongchu, a prominent figure in Buddhism. Nongchan Temple, which was initiated in 1971 with a focus on meditation and agriculture, was officially named in 1975. Dongchu was dedicated to advancing Buddhist culture in Taiwan and nurturing Buddhist talents, organizing winter relief activities annually. In 1977, Master Sheng Yen succeeded Dongchu as the abbot of the Chinese Buddhist Cultural Center and Nongchan Temple, carrying on Dongchu’s legacy and translating Buddhist teachings into concepts and practices that the general public could understand, accept, and apply, and then promoting them further.
Subsequently, due to the increasing number of followers and students at Nongchan Temple and the Chinese Buddhist Research Institute, a piece of land was purchased in Sanjie Village, Jinshan Township, Taipei County, in 1989. Master Sheng Yen named it ‘Fagushan,’ and thus the group bearing the name ‘Fagushan’ was established. Fagushan is home to the ‘Dharma Flower Bell,’ and a grand bell-ringing event is held here during the annual festival.
Fagushan Buddhist Center
Fagushan, a highly influential Buddhist center in Taiwan, was founded by the venerable Master Sheng Yen and is recognized as […]
