6 Buddhist temples in Brazil to see beautiful landscapes and be at peace

Sometimes all we need is a day without thinking about everyday problems. A day looking at a beautiful landscape in a haven of peace. Buddhist temples throughout Brazil are great places to achieve this goal.

Realize that the focus here is not religion: you can have another and even have none. The great attraction of spending a day in a Buddhist temple is really looking for tranquility, because they are usually located in large places surrounded by nature.

If you are in the mood to visit some of them, here are six beautiful Buddhist temples in Brazilian cities.

Zu Lai Temple (Cotia – SP)

In less than an hour’s journey from São Paulo (capital) you arrive at the Zu Lai Temple. There, it is worth visiting the Garden of the 18 Arhats, the koi pond, enjoying the landscape and participating in any meditation practice that is going on. On commemorative dates, such as the Chinese New Year, the temple holds special celebrations.

Chagdud Gonpa Khadro Ling (Three Crowns – RS)

A little before Gramado, the Buddhist center of Três Coroas is the perfect destination for those who want to enjoy the region, but without the hustle and bustle of the cities in the mountains of Rio Grande do Sul. There is more than one temple, a huge garden and a view of the Paranhama Valley. The public can visit all of this from Wednesday to Sunday.

Chen Tien Buddhist Temple (Foz do Iguaçu – PR)

In addition to a 7-meter-tall Buddha, the gardens are home to more than 120 statues linked to Buddhist philosophy. The tranquility that is achieved there is helped by the location: the temple is located in a high region of Foz do Iguaçu, from where it is possible to see the center of the city of Paraná on one side and the center of Ciudad del Este (in Paraguay) on the other. other.

Morro da Vargem Zen Temple (Ibiraçu – ES)

In the small town of Ibiraçu, right in the middle of the Atlantic Forest, the temple follows the Soto Zen school. There is always some activity going on for all audiences, from children to the elderly. Those who spend the day there can enjoy ovo-lacto-vegetarian meals made with their own hands (under the guidance of those responsible for the place).

Shin Buddhist Temple (Brasília – DF)

This is a tour for those on vacation, as the Shin Temple is open to the public from Monday to Friday. Guided meditations, lectures and even yoga and Japanese language classes are offered. And the view is beautiful, with that sky in the unique shade of blue in Brasilia.

Bodhisattva Darmata Buddhist Study Center (Timbaúba – PE)

Away from the center of Timbaúba, a city in the Zona da Mata in the north of Pernambuco, CEBB Darmata has meetings to introduce meditation, retreats and a spectacular view for anyone who wants to spend a day there.