Plan your visit
Opening times
We are open every day except in exceptional circumstances
Reception 9.30 – 13.00; 14.30 – 17.00
Canteen (lunch) 13.00 – 14.00 (dinner) 19.00 – 20.00 by prior reservation*.
*During courses and special ceremonies meal times may vary slightly.
Bar 8.00 – 16.00 during the week and weekends until 17.00
How to book meals
You must book lunch by 10.00 and dinner by 15.00 in person at reception or by sending a WhatsApp message to: +39 392 6490330.
Remember to pass by the reception to collect your ticket (to be presented when you take your meal) by 12.00 for lunch and 17.00 for dinner.
How to get here by car
Type in the destination Public Parking Albagnano on the navigator.
Important: You should arrive at BEE and then follow the road signs to Albagnano. DO NOT PASS through Arrizzano and the Piccolo Tibet road even if the navigator suggests it.
Please contact reception for information regarding access for people with disabilities.
Other ways to arriveVisiting and guided tours
It is possible to visit The Temple of Heaven on Earth every day from 9.00. to 17.00, respecting the activities that are carried out on a daily basis.
Every Sunday from 14.30 – 15.30 there is a guided tour of the Temple, starting from the meeting point at the reception.
Admission to the Temple is free of charge, but if you like you can make a contribution by leaving a donation in one of the boxes in the Temple or at the reception.
Consult the Temple programmeUseful information for your visit
Smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking area.
The Temple’s activities are open to everyone even when they have already begun, you are welcome to listen to the teachings or prayer recitations or use the Temple to do your private prayer, contemplation or to just sit in peace.
Remember that you are in a sacred space, please respect it and limit noise and voice volume as much as possible.
Pets are not allowed inside the Temple, but are welcome in the Centre and outdoor areas as long as they are sociable.
Leave your shoes outside the Temple rooms and place them on the shoe racks provided.
Turn your phone off or set it to silent (even vibrate mode can disturb those meditating!).
Do not remove anything from the Temple rooms, including books from the library.