Fo Guang Shan (literally meaning the Buddha's Light Mountain) is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries on the world with over 200 branch temples and institutions spread internationally. 

Its primary aim is to promote Humanistic Buddhism. Venerable Master Hsing Yun is the founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order.  He has been recognised by international leaders for his bold and innovative methods in spreading Buddhist teachings. 

There are Fo Guang Shan temples situated in every continent of the globe.

Fo Guang Shan Melbourne was first established in Yarraville in 1992.

In addition, it operates an art gallery, Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery, located at the heart of Melbourne's CBD at 141 Queen Street, Melbourne and Fo Guang Yuan Buddhist Centre in Box Hill.

Fo Guang Shan Melbourne (FGS Melbourne) provides religious, educational, community, charitable and cultural services to Victorians, Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike. FGS Melbourne regularly runs meditation classes, weekly chanting services and Buddhist Dharma functions and ritual ceremonies during the year.

Venerable Abbess Yi Lai heads FGS Melbourne. She is also the head of Fo Guang Shan - Oceania; the Abbess of Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong, NSW and Chung Tian Temple in Queensland and administers two temples located in the North and South Islands of New Zealand.