SPD3159 Heritage Hong Kong: The Yuen Yuen Institute (圓玄學院)

The Yuen Yuen Institute is a non-profit organization devoted to the religious and social concerns of Hong Kong. Founded by the late Mr. Chiu Lut-san J.P. in 1950, it is committed to the three Chinese religious, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, and the eight virtues upheld through their religious practices.

The Yuen Yuen Institute is an important sites for learning about the Chinese cultural, religious and artistic traditions. The temples, pavilions and gardens are based upon centuries-old architectual styles. The art objects inthe Lung Wah Building feature fine examples of many traditional religious and secular art froms not on display in other Hong Kong venues.

A visitor can appreciate the significance of Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist contributions to society and the influential roles they play in morden living. Therefore, in combining components of heritage and contemporary life, the site provides an educational and eye-opening entree to everyday life in Hong Kong.  

by Wendy