Templo Budista de Brasília, Buddhist temple in Plano Piloto, Brazil.
The Templo Budista de Brasília is a Buddhist temple with Japanese architectural features, displaying white walls, curved roofs, and a prominent bell tower in its central courtyard. The interior spaces are arranged for meditation practice and religious gatherings.
The Buddhist community received land approval from President Juscelino Kubitschek in 1958, two years before Brasilia's official inauguration. This made it one of the earliest institutions established in the newly planned city.
The temple serves as a center for its Asian community, where people gather for meditation sessions and celebrate traditional festivals together. Visitors can experience how Japanese heritage has found a home within the Brazilian city.
The temple is located in the South Wing area and provides parking for visitors. The site is generally open on most days, so checking ahead helps ensure you arrive during visiting hours.
On New Year's Eve, the temple holds a special ceremony with 108 bell rings that draws hundreds of people for reflection together. This number carries deep spiritual meaning within Buddhist tradition.
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