Buddhist Temple
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Chen Tien Buddhist Temple in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, in the triple frontier region: 120 statues, a 7-meter Maitreya replica.
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Why go
- The bronze statue of Amitābha, which the temple ranks highest of its statues
- Milè Pu-San (Maitreya), a seated Buddha replica standing 7 meters tall
- The reclining Buddha Shakyamuni, which stands for the achievement of Parinirvana
- 120 statues, each one standing for a reincarnation of the Buddha on earth
Opening hours
Today09:30 – 16:00Show all
Monday09:30 – 16:00
Tuesday09:30 – 16:00
Wednesday09:30 – 16:00
Thursday09:30 – 16:00
Friday09:30 – 16:00
Saturday09:30 – 16:00
SundayClosed
Don't miss
- Three large statues of BuddhaThree large statues of Buddha stand among the temple's 120 statues.Inside the temple
- Main temple buildingThe main temple covers more than 2000 m² over two floors.The main temple
Know before you go
- Open Monday to Saturday, 09:30 to 16:00.
Tips for your visit
- Allow time for the statues: the temple has over one hundred of them.
- The address is Rua Dr. Josivalter Vila Nova, 99, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.
Interesting facts3
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The temple is linked with the Pure Land school of Buddhism.
Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu - Wikipedia -
The house of the master sits on the temple's second floor.
Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu - Wikipedia -
It is classed as a Buddhist temple.
History
- 1996Chinese communities in the triple frontier region built the temple.
Sources: Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu - Wikipedia · checked 18 Oct 2026
Where
Rua Dr. Josivalter Vila Nova, 99, Foz do Iguacu
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Chen Tien Buddhist Temple?
Chen Tien is open Monday to Saturday, from 09:30 to 16:00.
Where is Chen Tien Buddhist Temple in Foz do Iguaçu?
The temple stands at Rua Dr. Josivalter Vila Nova, 99, in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.
What can you see inside Chen Tien Buddhist Temple?
Over 120 statues, including three large Buddha statues, a 7-meter replica of the seated Maitreya, and a bronze Amitābha statue that the temple ranks highest.
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