The International Buddhist Temple officially opened to the public after two years, when its Main Hall was completed.

Thousands of people, including Richmond's mayor and Member of Parliament, attended the inauguration ceremony in 1986.

A student of Buddhism for more than 40 years, he was ordained in 1999 by the Venerable Master Xu Lang, at the Miao Fa Monastery in the US.

He travels widely to spread Buddhist teachings and perform charity work, and holds frequent lectures and classes.

He hosts a radio show on AM1320 (Overseas Chinese Voice) in Vancouver, and Metroshowbiz FM99.7 in Hong Kong.

The temple is the most authentic structure of traditional Chinese palatial (imperial) style in North America.

The International Buddhist Temple features golden tiles on its two-tiered roof, flared eaves,[1] and two scholar's courtyards.

Beyond the main courtyard is the classical Chinese garden with lotus ponds, twin gazebos, rock landscapes, and a stone bridge.

Beneath its Northern imperial Chinese exterior of gold and red is a Western structural frame of concrete and steel.

All of the flower arrangements around the temple, as well as the garden, are designed by the abbot with both Chinese tradition and Buddhist aesthetics in mind.

Venerable Guan Cheng himself conducts lectures and Dharma Talks regularly in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

The Sangha holds daily prayer sessions and special ceremonies in the Main Gracious Hall.