Tsz Shan Monastery, Buddhist vihara in Tai Po District, Hong Kong
Tsz Shan Monastery is a Buddhist temple in Tai Po District with three main buildings arranged on platforms climbing up a hillside. The structures feature dark African padauk wood and white-grey granite, connected by courtyards and pathways throughout the complex.
The Li Ka Shing Foundation funded the construction of the monastery, which opened in 2015. The project emerged as a response to growing Buddhist communities seeking a larger practice space in Hong Kong.
The monastery reflects design principles spanning six centuries of Chinese Buddhist traditions, blending architectural approaches from multiple imperial periods. Walking through the courtyards, visitors encounter this layered history in the building forms and spatial arrangements.
Visitors must register in advance through an online system, and access is typically available for groups up to six people at no charge. Planning a daytime visit works best, as the complex is then fully open and easier to explore.
At the center of the complex stands a white statue of Guan Yin holding a wisdom pearl in her hand. The sculpture features a self-cleaning coating that helps maintain its appearance over time.
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