Po Lin Monastery

Po Lin Monastery
Po Lin Monastery
The Po Lin Monastery is located in Ngong Ping on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Originally, the Buddhist monastery was built by three monks and was initially called Da Maopeng. In 1924, however, it was renamed Po Lin Monastery. About 70 years later, the Po Lin Monastery has become one of the most renowned and most popular tourist destinations in Hong Kong.
 

Main Halls of Po Lin Monastery

The Po Lin Monastery consists of the Da Xiong Bao Dian (the Great Hall of Treasure), the Maitreya Hall, the Hall of Ti-tsang Bodhisattva, the Weituo Hall, the Banruo Hall, the Sutra-Collection Hall and other impressive structures. In the Da Xiong Bao Dian, for example, are enshrined three Buddhas - Sakyamuni, Dipamkarara and Maitreya. In the Hall of Ti-tsang Bodhisattva there stands a bronze statue of Ti-tsang Bodhisattva, which weighs approximately 200 kilograms (441 pounds). There is also a 1,000 kilogram bronze bell.
 

Tian Tan Big Buddha

Located on the peak of the Muyu Mountain, the Tian Tan Big Buddha in Po Lin Monastery is perhaps the most famous. It depicts Sakyamuni who sits on a lotus pedestal in meditation position. Covering an area of about 2,339 square meters (2,797 square yards), the Buddha, about 34 meters (112 feet) high with its pedestal, is the biggest bronze Buddha in the world.
 

Three Exhibition Halls in the Buddha's Pedestal

The pedestal consists of a three-storied exhibition Hall. It includes the Gongde Hall, the Fajie Hall, and the Sakyamuni Memorial Hall. The Fajie Hall displays a wooden book which records about 160 bodhisattvas gathering together to discuss the sutras. In the Gongde Hall is enshrined a statue of Ti-tsang Bodhisattva, standing on the lotus pedestal with a cane in his hand. In the Sakyamuni Memorial Hall the relic of Sakyamuni is worshipped, as it was received from Sri Lanka in 1992. There is also a bell in the exhibition hall, which is engraved with figures of Buddhas and the Buddhist sutras. It is rung every seven minutes, 108 times per day. Mythologically, it is said that the powers of the bell can 'cure' people's 108 kinds of vexations.
 

Buddhist Relics Exhibition

The Buddhist Relics Exhibition is held regularly in the Po Lin Monastery. Many precious Buddhist relics, including the Longcang Sutra and the Monk Huayan Preaching Buddhist Sutras (a painting) are displayed there. Buddhist disciples from all over the world can go there for a visit.
 

How to get to Po Lin Monastery

1. Take New Lantao Bus No.23 or 1R from Tung Chung Town Centre to Ngong Ping.
Note: Bus 1R is only available on Sundays and Public Holidays.
2. Take a ferry at the Central Pier No.6 to Mui Wo on the Lantau Island, and then take the New Lantao Bus No.2 at the Mui Wo Bus Station to Ngong Ping.
3. Take Tung Chung Line to Tung Chung station and then take Ngong Ping 360 cable car to get there.
 
Po Lin Monastery Tian Tan Big Buddha The Buddhist Relics Exhibition
Entrance Fee Free
Opening Hours 08:00-18:00 10:00-17:30 10:00-16:00
- Last updated on Jul. 08, 2019 -
Questions & Answers on Po Lin Monastery
Asked by Favenz from PHILIPPINES | Jul. 07, 2019 02:19Reply
How to get to Po Lin Monastery from Hong Kong Airport and
Please suggest an easy way with cheap cost yet still comfortable
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Answered by William from USA | Jul. 08, 2019 19:07
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Take S56 (CTB) from Cheong Tat Road to Tung Chung Station, then transfer to 23(NLB) to Ngong Ping Village, then walk southeast to your destination. It costs HK$21 with around 70 minutes.
Asked by Heintje from PHILIPPINES | Mar. 05, 2019 07:16Reply
Hong Kong Octopus Card For Bus 23 Going To Po Lin Monastery?
My brother and I will b in Hong Kong next month. I like to know if we can use the Octopus Card for riding Bus 23 going to Po Lin Monastery.
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Answered by Harry from AUSTRALIA | Mar. 05, 2019 19:33
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Yes, you can use it on all the buses.
Asked by Isabella from PHILIPPINES | Jan. 05, 2019 07:24Reply
Hi, I would like to know if you recommend Big Buddha, Po Lin, and Disneyland in one day?
We would like to maximize time as much as possible. We plan to be at big Buddha and po lin 8:00 ETA.

And from Big Buddha, how do we go to disneyland?

Thanks!
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Answered by Victoria from CANADA | Jan. 08, 2019 01:30
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Well, the time is a little bit tight to tour around Disneyland Resort.
From Big Buddha, take bus no.23 from Ngong Ping to Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal. Then take Tung Chung Line from Tung Chung to Sunny Bay and transfer to Disneyland Resort Line to the scenic area.
Asked by Adnan gustav from INDONESIA | Mar. 25, 2018 10:03Reply
How to get to Po-Lin Monastery from Tsim sha tsui using MTR?
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Answered by Olivia from NEW ZEALAND | Mar. 25, 2018 20:06
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To be honest, metro is not suggested, since it’s a little complicated. Anyway, here is the route: Take Tsuen Wan Line to Lai King and transfer to Tung Chung Line; then get off Tung Chung and take bus 23 to Ngong Ping Village.
Or you can take bus 1R from Kowloon Park straight to Ngong Ping.
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