Nepal Peace Pagoda, Buddhist temple in South Bank, Brisbane, Australia
The Nepal Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist temple in South Bank, Brisbane, featuring three levels with traditional wooden architecture, brass roofing, and intricate carvings throughout. The structure provides space for meditation, ceremonies, and private functions within South Bank Parklands.
This structure was built for World Expo 88, incorporating 80 tons of Nepalese timber crafted by 160 families over two years before shipping to Australia. The ambitious project brought traditional craftsmanship from Nepal to Brisbane for the international exhibition.
The ground floor displays a statue of Avalokiteshvara, the deity of compassion, alongside various Buddhist and Hindu symbols on the interior walls. These religious figures and decorations reflect the spiritual purpose of the space and invite visitors to experience the blending of different faith traditions.
The pagoda opens daily to visitors and provides space for meditation, ceremonies, and private functions. Its location within South Bank Parklands makes it easy to access and allows you to explore as part of a larger recreational area.
This structure stands as one of only three Nepalese temples built outside Nepal, designed following the architectural vision of Jochen Reier. This global rarity makes it a special place for those wishing to experience Nepalese craftsmanship far from its homeland.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
