Nan Tien Temple

Nan Tien Temple Open Tues–Sun & public hols, 9am–5pm. A branch of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order Nan Tien Temple is the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
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The largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere is a place for mindfulness, meditation retreats, festivals, classes, markets, vegetarian dining & landscaped gardens. Founded in 1965 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, it's one of 200 branch temples of Fo Guang Shan, an international Chinese Buddhist monastic order. The order promotes what is called 'Humanistic Buddhism', placing an emphasis on i

ntegrating Buddhist practices into everyday life. "Nan Tien" in Chinese, literally means "Paradise of the South".

Save the Date | Nan Tien Wellness Day 2026Mark your calendar!Join us on Sunday, 8 November 2026 for a day dedicated to w...
08/09/2026

Save the Date | Nan Tien Wellness Day 2026

Mark your calendar!

Join us on Sunday, 8 November 2026 for a day dedicated to wellbeing, mindfulness and connection at Nan Tien Temple.

A beautiful day to pause, recharge and nurture your wellbeing 💙

Workshop announcements coming soon! Stay tuned for the full program and more details.

📅 Sun, 8 Nov 2026
📍 Nan Tien Temple, Wollongong

Save the date and share it with someone who could use a little more wellbeing in their life.

It’s a beautiful spring day at Nan Tien Markets! Come along, enjoy the sunshine, browse the stalls and soak up the beaut...
05/09/2026

It’s a beautiful spring day at Nan Tien Markets! Come along, enjoy the sunshine, browse the stalls and soak up the beautiful Temple grounds. Drop by before 2pm, we’d love to see you!

05/09/2026

🌸 Welcoming Spring at Nan Tien

As spring arrives, nature reminds us that everything is constantly changing.

In Buddhism, impermanence (anicca) teaches us that nothing remains the same forever. Just as winter gives way to new growth, we too can embrace change, let go of what no longer serves us, and make space for new beginnings.

Take a moment this spring to pause, breathe and notice the beauty unfolding around you.

May this season bring you renewed energy, clarity and a fresh perspective.

📚✨ BOOK WEEK 2026 | The Diamond SutraDid you know one of the world’s earliest surviving complete printed books is a Budd...
28/08/2026

📚✨ BOOK WEEK 2026 | The Diamond Sutra

Did you know one of the world’s earliest surviving complete printed books is a Buddhist scripture?

The Diamond Sutra, dated 11 May 868 CE, is the earliest surviving dated, complete printed book. It was produced in China using woodblock printing, with text carved into wooden blocks and printed onto paper, then assembled into a 5-metre-long scroll.

📜 Where was it discovered?
The scroll was found in Mogao Cave 17, known as the “Library Cave”, near Dunhuang in northwestern China, alongside thousands of other ancient manuscripts and documents.

💎 What is the Diamond Sutra?
A foundational Mahayana Buddhist text, it explores wisdom, perception and the nature of reality through a dialogue between the Buddha and his disciple Subhuti.

More than 1,100 years later, it remains a remarkable example of how Buddhist teachings were preserved and shared across generations.

🙏 Mindfulness in Action | Children's School Outreach 💐 📚 When storytime fills the classroom with a gentle voice, little ...
22/08/2026

🙏 Mindfulness in Action | Children's School Outreach 💐

📚 When storytime fills the classroom with a gentle voice, little hearts quiet down too...

✨ Our school outreach journey for the children's mindfulness picture book, Seeking Treasure with Bodhi, recently stopped at Mount Pritchard East Public School!

🎈 Led by author Karen Hendriks, the kids learned how to take deep breaths, tune into their minds, and try simple mindfulness practices. Watching them listen with total focus and open hearts completely melted everyone in the room!

💛 A wonderful journey filled with laughter and calm—seeing children learn to anchor their minds through stories and play, and harvest pure joy, is our greatest reward.

🏫 The Children's Wellbeing & Mindfulness Program is ongoing. Stay tuned for more!

18/08/2026

The transformative power of mindfulness in the classroom…

Nan Tien Temple recently visited Bomaderry Public School as part of our Children’s Wellbeing & Mindfulness Program, bringing mindfulness, storytelling and movement into the classroom.

The students shared what they loved most about the visit, from dancing with Bodhi to learning how three deep breaths can help them relax when they feel angry.

Through meditation, movement, connection and play, children are discovering simple tools they can use to support their wellbeing, build focus and navigate big emotions.

And what better way to finish than with a joyful “WE MADE IT!” 🙌✨

The program was co-presented by Shellharbour author Karen Hendriks and Venerable Zhili.

Thank you, Bomaderry Public School, for welcoming us and sharing in this special experience.

Take a moment to slow down and discover the birdlife that calls Nan Tien Temple home. 🕊️With peaceful gardens, tranquil ...
11/08/2026

Take a moment to slow down and discover the birdlife that calls Nan Tien Temple home. 🕊️

With peaceful gardens, tranquil ponds, and open green spaces, the Temple is a beautiful place to discover birds throughout the year. Whether you're an avid bird watcher, a nature lover, or simply looking for a mindful walk, every visit offers something new to observe.

✨ Free entry
🗓 Open Tues to Sun + Public Holidays
🕘 9am – 5pm
📍 Nan Tien Temple, Berkeley NSW (90 mins south of Sydney)

🌱 Life Education | Children's Meditation Books Enter Schools ✨Nurturing young minds with inspiring stories, waiting for ...
07/08/2026

🌱 Life Education | Children's Meditation Books Enter Schools ✨

Nurturing young minds with inspiring stories, waiting for mindfulness to blossom. 🌸

Nan Tien Temple recently brought its groundbreaking children's meditation books into local schools across the Sydney region, sharing the power of mindfulness and awareness with teachers and students.

📖 Venerables and the book’s author presented these wisdom-filled stories to students at Bomaderry Public School and Kemblawarra Public School, hoping to bring them inner strength and quiet peace through reading.

🏫 Our "Children’s Health & Mindfulness Program" is currently ongoing—stay tuned for more updates!

📷 Swipe to review these heartwarming moments with us~ 👇

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180 Berkeley Road
Berkeley, NSW
2506

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5am
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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