Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple

Frommer's Review

The largest and most modern religious complex on the island, this place, called Phor Kark See for short, is comprised of prayer and meditation halls, a hospice, gardens, and a vegetarian restaurant. The largest building is the Chinese-style Hall of Great Compassion. There is also the octagonal Hall of Great Virtue and a towering pagoda. For S50¢ (US30¢/15p) you can buy flower petals to place in a dish at the Buddha's feet. Compared to other temples on the island, Phor Karkseems shiny -- having only been built in 1981. As a result, the religious images inside carry a strange, almost artificial, cartoon air about them.

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