Vajrayana Buddhism in Taiwan: Nyingma Lineage at Fahsilin (Hsinchu)

Looking for an authentic Vajrayana Buddhist temple in Taiwan? Fahsilin (Urgyen Fahsilin Buddhist Association, 鄔堅法喜林佛學會) is a Nyingma-lineage Vajrayana centre in Zhubei, Hsinchu, founded in 2019 by Master Urgyen Topden Rinpoche. This article introduces our lineage, teachings, and what overseas Chinese practitioners can expect when visiting or attending online.

About Fahsilin

Location: No. 26, Lane 55, Donghai 3rd Street, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan.

Founded: 2019, by Master Urgyen Topden Rinpoche.

Tradition: Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, with emphasis on Dzogchen (Great Perfection).

Language: Chinese (Traditional); English enquiries welcome via phone / LINE / Facebook.

Our Lineage

Root Lineage: Dudjom New Treasure (敦珠新伏藏) tradition, traced through His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche and Master Urgyen Tenzin Rinpoche.

Nyingma is the oldest of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, preserving the earliest translated teachings brought to Tibet by Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche).

Fahsilin practises pure lineage transmission, including terma (revealed-treasure) practices such as Longchen Nyingtik (龍欽寧體).

What We Offer

Dharma Assemblies (Pujas): Medicine Buddha, Wealth Deities, Green Tara, Chöd (施身法), Compassionate Guanyin liberation puja, and more.

Butter-Lamp & Smoke Offerings on your behalf.

Meditation and Dzogchen teachings.

Traditional Zhuyou (祝由) healing courses.

Zi Wei Dou Shu (紫微斗數) astrology and Qi Men Dun Jia consultations.

Sacred-site pujas in Nepal.

Why Overseas Chinese Practitioners Come to Fahsilin

Many Chinese Buddhists across Singapore, Malaysia, the USA, Canada, Australia and Hong Kong seek out authentic Tibetan Buddhist temples in the Chinese-speaking world. Fahsilin serves this community by:

Offering online puja registration — you do not need to travel to attend or dedicate merit for a family member.

Accepting remote donations via bank transfer.

Providing photos and videos after each puja so you know how your dedication was carried out.

Master Urgyen Topden Rinpoche gives one-on-one consultations by appointment.

How to Contact Us from Overseas

Official LINE: https://lin.ee/1Yz5QmO

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064868853420

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indharma-com

Phone: +886 (0)3 6672723

Frequently Asked Questions

I live overseas — can I still register for a puja at Fahsilin?

Yes. Register online via LINE, transfer donations by bank, and we will send photos and videos after the puja completes. Many practitioners in Singapore, USA, Canada and Australia attend this way.

What is the difference between Vajrayana and other Buddhist traditions?

Vajrayana (the "Diamond Vehicle") is a form of Mahayana Buddhism that uses tantric methods — visualisation, mantra, and mudra — for swift realisation. Nyingma is the oldest Vajrayana lineage in Tibet.

Do you teach Dzogchen to beginners?

Yes. Fahsilin welcomes practitioners at all stages. Foundational teachings (Ngöndro / 四加行) prepare the mind for Dzogchen practice.

Can I visit the temple in person?

Absolutely. Please contact us via LINE to arrange a visit or attend a scheduled puja. Zhubei is 15 minutes from Hsinchu HSR station.