Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu

The Chen Tien Buddhist Temple in Foz do Iguaçu was built in 1996 by Chinese communities in the triple frontier region of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is associated with the Pure Land school of Buddhism.[1]

Structure

The temple has over one hundred statues, with three large statues of Buddha including:

  1. 7-meter tall replica of the famous seated Buddha Milè Pu-San (Maitreya)
  2. A reclining Buddha Shakyamuni, representing the achievement of Parinirvana
  3. A bronze statue of Amitābha, considered the highest rank by the temple.

There are also 120 statues representing each reincarnation of the Buddha on earth. The primary temple is more than 2000m² and two floors. The house of the master is on the second floor.

Location

The Buddhist Temple accepts visitors from 9:30 to 16:30. Entrance is free and there is also free parking.[2]

  1. ^ Sabino, André Felipe Delfino dos Reis (2019-12-04). Historicidade no Templo Chen Tien de Foz do Iguaçu (1996-2019): concepções de tempo no Budismo Terra Pura a partir de fontes narrativas, iconográficas e materiais desde ícone regional [Historicity in the Chen Tien Temple of Foz do Iguaçu (1996-2019): conceptions of time in Pure Land Buddhism based on narrative, iconographic, and material sources from a regional icon] (PDF) (Bachelor thesis) (in Portuguese). Federal University for Latin American Integration. p. 116. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  2. ^ "Templo Budista Chen Tien Oficial" [Official Page of Buddhist Temple Chen Tien]. Facebook.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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