Western Monastery, Buddhist temple in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China
The Western Monastery spans across multiple buildings with traditional Chinese architecture, featuring red pillars, curved roofs, and stone pathways through gardens.
The monastery emerged during China's Buddhist expansion period, representing the continuous spread of Buddhist teachings from India through the Silk Road network.
Monks at Western Monastery maintain daily practices of meditation, chanting, and scripture studies while offering guidance to visiting practitioners and students.
Visitors can reach the monastery via the MTR to Tsuen Wan station, followed by a short bus ride or taxi journey to the temple entrance.
The monastery contains multiple halls dedicated to different Buddhist deities, with intricate wood carvings depicting scenes from Buddhist scriptures.
GPS coordinates: 22.38303,114.12414
Latest update: June 23, 2025 18:23
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