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This page is dedicated to answering questions people may have about Buddhism or the Temple itself. Questions and their answers are posted below. Should there be any comments, complaints or inquires please do not hesitate to e-mail us. Click here to determine how to contact us.
Q: What does "Hsi Fang" mean?
A: Specifically, "Hsi" means "West". "Fang" means "place". Putting the two together, "Hsi Fang" means "West Place" or "Western".
Q : What does "Fo Guang Shan" mean?
A: Specifically, "Fo" means "Buddha", "Guang" means "Light", "Shan" means "Mountain".
Q : How does the BLIA relate to Fo Guang Shan?
A: Fo Guang Shan is a organization for monastics, while the BLIA is for lay disciples. They develop in tandem, helping one another, and shouldering the responsibility of educating all sentient beings. Fo Guang Shan is a group member of the BLIA, fully supporting all BLIA sponsored activities. The BLIA is a guaranteed Dharma Protector of Fo Guang Shan, fully supporting the various activities of propagating the Dharma.
Q: When was the temple opened?
A: It was first opened on June 17, 1989.
Q: Who is the founder of the temple?
A: Venerable Master Hsing Yun, who is also the founder of Hsi Fang Temple's mother monastery, Fo Guang Shan, in Taiwan and the Hsi Lai Temple in Los Angeles.
Q: Which Buddhist tradition does the temple belong to?
A: It is a Chinese temple of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. It advocates Humanistic Buddhism. It is open to all people regardless of race, age, gender, language, etc.
Q: What are the opening hours of the temple?
A: The temple is open daily seven days a week from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Q: What is the best way to get to the temple?
A: Click here to determine how to contact us.
If coming by bus, take Bus 11. If driving an the 805, exit at El Cajon west (exit at Washington east if on the 5 or 163) and continue to Park Blvd north. Hsi Fang Temple is a three-story building located on the left hand side after the second traffic light.
Q: What is the temple's address and phone number?
A: 4536 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116. Tel: (619) 289-2800
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