Gordon Grimwade | Hou Wang Temple Atherton | Buddhism in Australia

Gordon Grimwade, archeologist and Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Flinders University, was interviewed at Hou Wang Temple, Atherton, Queensland, as part of the Buddhism in Australia research project in July 2025. #buddhisminaustralia #atherton #houwangtemple #chinesetemple #chineseheritage Buddhism in Australia: Wellbeing, Belonging, and Social Engagement is the first nation-wide, comprehensive study of Buddhism in Australia, from the 19th century to the present day. This project aims to provide new knowledge of this previously under-researched religion in Australia using mixed methods, including interviews, cultural heritage case studies, and the first large-scale survey of Australian Buddhists. Visit buddhisminaustralia.org to find out more. The Buddhism in Australia research project is a collaboration between Nan Tien Institute, Deakin University, Western Sydney University and Charles Darwin University. The project is funded by the Hsing Yun Education Foundation Australia.