Yuen Yuen Institute

Yuen Yuen Institute is a famous religious establishment in Hong Kong founded by Chiu Lut Sau, Lui Chung Tak and several others in 1950 and the original building was constructed in 1953.

Despite being listed as a Taoist temple, the institute’s teaching is broad with variety and is the only temple in Hong Kong dedicated to all three major Chinese religions of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Other than the main gods of each religion, namely the Buddha, Lao Tzu and Confucius, the institute also worship other popular gods such as Guan Yin, Guan Di and Ji Gong. In addition, the institute owns a huge variety of books on Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, making it one of the largest libraries on these religions.

The institute occupies 10 acres of land and the main building was completed in 1970,a replica of the Chenxiang Court of the Summer Palace in Beijing. It has two levels, with temples on the upper level worshiping the three main gods, and the lower level worshiping Marici (the Buddhist deity known as “The Dipper Mother” in Chinese), and the “Sixty Gods of Jia Zi” (gods for the sexagenary cycle of years). The institute holds celebrations during the feast days of all three religions, and perform major rituals for spring and autumn, including special feasts such as the Lantern Festival and the Ghost Festival each year. The place is especially busy during Lunar New Year as people head towards here to pay homage to “Tai Sui” for good luck, protection and thanksgiving. Finally, the institute also offers places for people to set up urns and tablets to honour their ancestors and deceased relatives.

Address: Sam Dip Tam, Lo Wai Road, Tsuen Wan
Telephone: 2492 2220
webpage: www.yuenyuen.org.hk