Tag: Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple
Soaring exhibition of artworks
An art exhibition described as “a cultural bridge, fostering appreciation between Eastern and Western civilisations while reflecting New Zealand’s cultural diversity and free trade...
Embracing the Year of the Snake for Lunar New Year
One of the biggest public events on Auckland’s calendar will draw tens of thousands of people keen to welcome the Lunar New Year and...
Still time to be inspired by Summer Art Salon
Art enthusiasts have four more days to absorb the beauty and creativity of artworks displaying at the Summer Art Salon staged by the Fo...
Top 10 must-visit spots in east Auckland
Lived in east Auckland forever but not been to these top spots?
East Auckland has so much to offer, with a vibrant blend of scenic beauty, history,...
Photos: Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Art Salon
Photos from the opening of the comprehensive Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple's Art Salon, open until the end of November.
Extravaganza ushers in Art Salon
When visiting the magnificent spiritually enlightening Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, a peaceful tranquillity embraces.
Even though it’s surrounded by Flat Bush’s bustling suburbia, once...
Abbess Manshin recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
The work of a humble and widely respected east Auckland spiritual leader is being recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.
Venerable Abbess Manshin,...
Government fulfils promise to scrap Auckland Regional Fuel Tax
By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany
Last week, the coalition Government announced that from July 1 we'll be scrapping the Auckland...
Luxon joins thousands marking Chinese New Year
Thousands of people including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have celebrated the arrival of the Chinese New Year in east Auckland.
The Botany MP and National...
2023 Art Salon launched at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple
The annual Art Salon at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush was formally opened at the weekend.
Blessed by the Venerable Abbess...
Every second becomes our history
This year marks the 175th anniversary of Howick and Pakuranga and districts which presents a wonderful opportunity to feature people from the area and...
2000 plants dug in
There have been two very successful planting days at the Mangemangeroa Reserve.
The first was with Forest and Bird on June 11 which was at...
Innovative art show goes online
A popular annual art exhibition has moved online for the first time due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple...
Community marks the Buddha’s birthday
Messages of peace and harmony were the focus at an event celebrating the birth of a major spiritual figure.
Hundreds of people turned out to...
Art buffet:feast for the senses
It was a brilliant way to engage the community.
Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery, located at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple recently hosted its...
Reunion dinner feast for the senses
Starting the year on a celebratory note was the recent Reunion Dinner at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple that was filled with prayer,...
A perfect canvas for artists
More than 92 artists showcasing 400 plus artworks in the beautiful and peaceful environs of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, makes it a...
A perfect canvas for artists
More than 92 artists showcasing 400 plus artworks in the beautiful and peaceful environs of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, makes it a...
The Kindness Pandemic brings local communities together
While Covid -19 has created financial uncertainty and brought businesses to a standstill, there is something powerful that has emerged from the world crisis,...
Huge crowd at Cherry Blossom Festival
Not many are aware that Sir Barry Curtis, former mayor of Manukau for 24 years, had a big role to play in the building...
All about love and Police
Police are embracing love and peace.
Counties Manukau District commander superintendent Jill Rogers spoke at the Embracing Love and Peace concert at the Fo Guang Shan...
Of cherry blossoms, art and creativity
It was a celebration of art, creativity, culture and diversity.
The incessant rain didn’t stop the opening of the Cherry Blossom Art Salon Festival held...
Buddha’s Day at Flat Bush attracts thousands
All roads in east Auckland led to the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush on April 7 and 8.
The popular two-day event...
Welcoming the Year of the Dog
Representatives from race relations, Human Rights Commission, Howick Local Board, police, pastors, school principals and other prominent members of the community were there in...
Annual Reunion Dinner this evening at the Fo Guang Shan Temple
A rapsody of colour, grace, design and dance at the Annual Reunion Dinner this evening at the Fo Guang Shan Temple, Auckland.
Of cherry blossoms and creativity
Every artist dreams of their works of art being a sell out.
Wood turner Neils Neilson couldn’t believe his ears when he was told that...
Neighbours in Flat Bush share a common purpose
So what was the territorial commander of The Salvation Army, commissioner Andy Westrupp doing learning how to play drums from the Venerable Abbess Manshin...
Art Salon invites artists of different genres
With a vision to make it an artistic and cultural hub, the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in Flat Bush rolled out yet another...
