Buddhist temple in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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The buddhist Fo Guang Shan He Hua Temple in Amsterdam's Chinatown (Zeedijk)
The temple was officially opened on the 15th of September 2000 by Queen Beatrix. The Temple is inhabited and managed by an abbess and four nuns. The temple is dedicated to Guan Yin, a female representation of Buddha that symbolizes family life. Her name means 'The sage full of compassion'. Her statue is in the main hall of the temple.
see: www.amsterdamoudestad.nl/en/places-of-interest/chinatown
Submitted: 13/11/2025
Accepted: 14/11/2025
Buddhist temple in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Buy this photo on Getty Images : Getty Images
The buddhist Fo Guang Shan He Hua Temple in Amsterdam's Chinatown (Zeedijk)
The temple was officially opened on the 15th of September 2000 by Queen Beatrix. The Temple is inhabited and managed by an abbess and four nuns. The temple is dedicated to Guan Yin, a female representation of Buddha that symbolizes family life. Her name means 'The sage full of compassion'. Her statue is in the main hall of the temple.
see: www.amsterdamoudestad.nl/en/places-of-interest/chinatown
Submitted: 13/11/2025
Accepted: 14/11/2025