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The Founding Story of Fo Guang Shan — Bamboo Garden Lodge
As Fo Guang Shan welcomed its 10th founding anniversary, the number of devotees grew rapidly. I wanted to find a place where they could receive Buddhist education and participate in training and seminars. To make this possible, we needed classrooms as well as facilities for accommodation and dining. So, following the construction of the Pilgrim’s Lodge, I built the “Fo Guang Shan Devotee Seminar” in the area known as “Bamboo Garden”.
Even before Fo Guang Shan was established, this entire mountainside was known as “Bamboo Garden.” After Fo Guang Shan was built, we used “Fo Guang Shan” as our public name. However, the local residents felt that we had erased the name “Bamboo Garden.” Out of respect for their sentiment, we named the building “Fo Guang Shan Devotee Seminar” as “Bamboo Garden” as well. This gesture brought joy and appreciation to the local residents.
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Bamboo Lodge Garden Accommodation Guidelines
The Fo Guang Shan Bamboo Garden Lodge (also known as Devotee Seminar) was established by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, Founder of Fo Guang Shan, to provide a space for Buddhist education and training. To help you fully experience the serene atmosphere of the monastery, we kindly ask for your cooperation with the following guidelines:
Living in Harmony
- Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors and outdoors.
- No meat, alcohol, or non-vegetarian food is allowed.
- Please keep voices low; running, chasing, or horseplay is not permitted in public areas.
- Room equipment and amenities are for in-lodge use only. Please cherish and do not remove them.
- For inquiries, contact the 1st-floor reception desk or dial "9" from your room phone.
Time Management
- Check-in: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Check-out: Before 9:00 AM (Please present a valid ID upon check-in. Kindly reserve enough time for check-out procedures to avoid rushing.)
- Access Control: From 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, access requires a room key card.
- Quiet Hours: After 10:00 PM, please refrain from staying in the Dining Hall, stairwells, and hallways to maintain the tranquility of the monastery.
- Breakfast: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM, served at the Pilgrim’s Lodge (turn right at the main gate and follow the slope).
Mindful Use of Space
- Please maintain cleanliness, return items to their place, and speak softly when using shared spaces.
- Lounge Area: Located on the 1st floor Dining Hall, open from 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Cleaning and sanitization begin after 9:30 PM)
- Pantry Locations: 1st Floor: Behind the Guanyin Statue (cold water); Northeast side of the Dining Hall (hot and cold water) Floors 2–5: Near the exit of Elevator 1 (left rear), and in front of Elevator 2 .
- Public Restrooms: 1st Floor: Left rear of Elevator 1 2nd Floor: East corridor of Double Bliss Meeting Room 5th Floor: Behind the reception desk at the Dharma Wheel Conference Room
- Accessible Restrooms (with baby changing stations): 1st and 2nd floors, left rear of Elevator 1
- Elevators & Stairs: Elevator 1 is behind the Guanyin Statue Elevator 2 is next to the luggage room
- Laundry Area: Rooftop laundry zone is separated for men and women, equipped with washing sinks and spin dryers. Please use mindfully.
- Restricted Areas: Emergency exits at the north ends of hallways on Floors 2–5 are not for smoking, loitering, or playing. Do not enter areas marked “Staff Only”.
