Gold Coast Dharma Realm(GCDR) is the Australian branch of the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association founded by Venerable Master Hsuan Hua, and is located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

GCDR adheres to Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings. Learning the five schools of Chan, Purity, Esotericism, Vinaya, and Teaching. Strives to engage in the education, sutra translation, Dharma propagation, and religious unity that Venerable Master Hsuan Hua was dedicated to.

GCDR is also home to Shurangama Monastery. A Monastery in the stillness of the woods that provides a space for Buddhist education and spiritual practice. On Saturday, we encourage visitors to participate in chanting and recitation sessions. Children’s activities, yoga, and meditation are all free on Sundays.

We have a large collection of English-translated Sutra texts and commentary by Venerable Master Hsuan Hua in our library, along with Buddhist literature in Chinese and English, illustrated children’s books, and gifts to peruse in GCDR’s bookshop. Read more

Book Corner