Guang Ming Temple, Orlando

Name: Guang Ming Temple
Address: 6555 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, 32822, United States

#83 among attractions in Orlando

Buddhist temple, Temple

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The Guang Ming temple in Orlando, Florida, United States is the largest Buddhist temple in Central Florida. The three story, 30,000 square feet, traditional Chinese-monastic style temple was completed in 2007 and cost approximately $5 million to construct. The temple is associated with Fo Guang Shan, a monastic organization from Taiwan led by Venerable Hsing Yun that claims over one million members worldwide, and with Hsi Lai Temple in Los Angeles. Guang Ming is home to several resident monastics, and boasts a vast main shrine room, auxiliary meditation room, vegetarian cafeteria, tea room, gift shop, and guest dormitories. The temple is open daily from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm, and weekly events are held in Chinese as well as English. ()

Completed: 2007 (17 years ago)Coordinates: 28°28'53"N, 81°17'42"W

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6555 Hoffner AveOrlando 32822 United States

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Guang Ming Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rio Pinar Country Club, Lake Eola Park, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, Colonial Plaza.

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