Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Place of Peace

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 94,658 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Place of Peace, Japanese temple at Furman University in Greenville, United States.

Place of Peace is a 900-square-foot Jōdo Shinshū temple on the Furman University campus in Greenville, South Carolina. Built in Japan in 1984 as Hei-Sei-Ji, it was dismantled into more than 2,400 pieces and rebuilt here in 2004. The meditation hall (shomen) holds a calligraphy scroll brushed by Koichi Tohei.

The building was originally constructed in Japan in 1984 before being taken apart into thousands of components for overseas transport. It arrived in South Carolina in 2004 and was reassembled on the university campus, where it has since served as a center for Buddhist practice.

At the front of the meditation hall (shomen) hangs a scroll brushed by Koichi Tohei reading "信奉宇宙霊感応即現成". David Shaner rendered it as "Blessed Universal Spirit at this very moment I feel your presence." The temple is used as a learning space teaching students and the public about oneness.

The temple stands on the Furman University campus in Greenville, South Carolina, and visitors are asked to remove their shoes before entering. Guided tours of the building are offered. Because it sits on a private campus, check opening times and any access restrictions with the university before setting out.

The temple was never assigned a Buddhist priest to serve a lay community in Japan, which is why it could be removed from the country. It was built in 1984 by Daibun Co. as Hei-Sei-Ji and Tsuzuki Hondo, and shipped in four containers through the Panama Canal to Charleston in 2004.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,658 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
GPS coordinates
34.92816,-82.43654
Latest update
October 24, 2026 17:31
Around this place
Paris Mountain State Park
United States of America

Paris Mountain State Park

2.8 mi
Landmark Building
United States of America

Landmark Building

5.6 mi
Broad Margin
United States of America

Broad Margin

4.6 mi
Greenville County Museum of Art
United States of America

Greenville County Museum of Art

5.4 mi
Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery
United States of America

Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery

5.6 mi
Furman University Japanese Garden
United States of America

Furman University Japanese Garden

170 ft
Confederate Monument
United States of America

Confederate Monument

5.5 mi
Paladin Stadium
United States of America

Paladin Stadium

0.6 mi
Downtown Baptist Church
United States of America

Downtown Baptist Church

5.6 mi
Whitehall
United States of America

Whitehall

4.9 mi
Earle Town House
United States of America

Earle Town House

4.8 mi
Fountain Fox Beattie House
United States of America

Fountain Fox Beattie House

5.6 mi
Davis Field House
United States of America

Davis Field House

5.7 mi
First National Bank
United States of America

First National Bank

5.6 mi
Col. Elias Earle Historic District
United States of America

Col. Elias Earle Historic District

4.9 mi
American Spinning Company Mill No. 2
United States of America

American Spinning Company Mill No. 2

4 mi
Josiah Kilgore House
United States of America

Josiah Kilgore House

5.7 mi
Hugh Aiken House
United States of America

Hugh Aiken House

4.4 mi
Hampton-Pinckney Historic District
United States of America

Hampton-Pinckney Historic District

5.3 mi
East Park Historic District
United States of America

East Park Historic District

5.5 mi
Upcountry History Museum
United States of America

Upcountry History Museum

5.3 mi
Calhoun Towers (Greenville)
United States of America

Calhoun Towers (Greenville)

5.5 mi
Buncombe Street United Methodist Church
United States of America

Buncombe Street United Methodist Church

5.6 mi
Greenville Theater
United States of America

Greenville Theater

5.4 mi
Rodeheaver Auditorium
United States of America

Rodeheaver Auditorium

5.6 mi
St. Mary's Church
United States of America

St. Mary's Church

5.6 mi
First Presbyterian Church
United States of America

First Presbyterian Church

5.7 mi
Saint George Cathedral (Greenville, South Carolina)
United States of America

Saint George Cathedral (Greenville, South Carolina)

5.4 mi
Show the full map
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Place of Peace - Japanese temple at Furman University in Greenville, United States » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.