"Entering the Temple where thousands of people had previously wished for the happiness of all living beings is so inspiring. It’s indescribable!"

- Kelsang Pagma, France

"All the people I have taken to the Temple, including my parents and my family, said it was a wonderful experience, and felt very peaceful and blessed afterwards."

Kelsang Khyenrab, Buxton, UK

Manjushri Centre is home to the first Temple for World Peace built as part of the International Temple's Project.

The Temple is designed to seat 750 people in the main section. For the Festivals, temporary extensions are added to accommodate the extra numbers.

"At the very beginning when we were designing this building we based it on the mandala of Buddha Heruka, the Compassion Buddha of Highest Yoga Tantra.

"From this point of view it has many special pre-eminent qualities that indicate it is not an ordinary building.

"We built this Temple for future generations, not for our own enjoyment, so that in the future people will have a great opportunity to enjoy using this Temple to accomplish inner peace and progress along the spiritual path to enlightenment."

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso