Founded in 1949 by Master Yuet Kai, Man Fat Tsz (Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery) houses over 12,000 Buddha statues. The Man Fat Din and the Pagoda within the monastery have both been designated as Grade 3 historic buildings.
On a hillside in Sha Tin, New Territories, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is a renowned Buddhist landmark founded by Venerable Yuet Kai. Construction began in 1949 and finished in 1957. Despite its name, it is a temple complex rather than a residential monastery.
Visitors climb over 400 stone steps lined with gleaming golden arhat statues to reach the site. The compound shelters more than 12,000 Buddha statues of varied shapes and sizes. Its iconic nine-storey red Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda once appeared on Hong Kong's HSBC 100-dollar banknote. The main hall and pagoda are listed as Grade III historic buildings.
Surrounded by lush green hills, the complex includes tranquil halls, pavilions and terraces. Away from urban hustle, it delivers peaceful spiritual vibes. Blending exquisite sculpture, profound Buddhist culture and distinctive local heritage, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery offers travellers a serene retreat and a precious window into Hong Kong's religious traditions.