About Us
The Origin of Fo Guang Shan Miami Temple
In 1994, as a direct response to the needs of the South Florida Buddhist community, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, sent one of the venerables from Fo Guang Shan headquarters to establish its Ft. Lauderdale Subchapter.
In 1998, the Subchapter rented a location in the City of Plantation, Florida, for Dharma Services and Study. The South Florida Buddhist community responded with rapid growth and dedication. In order to benefit all people with the teachings of Humanistic Buddhism, the current site of the Fo Guang Shan Miami Temple was purchased in Tamarac, Florida, in 2002. The temple was formally established in 2003.
Since then, Fo Guang Shan Miami Temple, nestled in the heart of South Florida, one of America’s most vibrant and fastest growing areas, has been serving its community for more than two decades.
