Jade Buddha Temple

USA, Texas, Houston

The temple was completed in 1990 as the headquarters of the Texas Buddhist Association, led by the monastics Wing Sing, Jan Hai and Hung I. It was inaugurated on June 2, which subsequently became Texas Buddhism Day. A two-story Youth Activity Center was erected behind the temple in 1991. The temple serves as a center for cultural, educational, charitable and social activities. It is also a Buddhist study and research center.
The temple occupies 1 ha. Along the central axis there are the main temple gate, a lotus pond with a statue of Avalokitesvara in the center, Grand Hall, Avalokitesvara Hall, and finally the Youth Activity Center. There is also a library, a dining hall, and living quarters. The main temple gate is three bays wide. Both halls are built in traditional Chinese style with a hip-and-gable roof covered in yellow glazed tiles. The Youth Activity Center is built in contemporary style, while the Grand Hall holds up to 500 people.