Located in Fairy Lake Botanical Park, Hongfa Temple was the first Buddhist Temple built in the reform era. The temple has been very active in spreading the dharma, and more interestingly, the Shenzhen government has permitted public events at the Cultural Industries Trade Fair and in the City sports stadium.

Several days ago, Hongfa held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new zen temple, Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple (万佛寺). Of note, was the list of attending dignitaries, which show the extent to which Buddhism is accepted in official Shenzhen. According to the website press release, Shenzhen vice mayor, Chen Gaiqi (陈改户) attended. Continue reading →