Propagate the Dharma through cultural endeavors
Foster talent through education
Benefit society through charitable programs
Purify human minds through Buddhist practice

In 1998, Venerable Master Hsing Yun visited Raleigh, North Carolina and gave the following response to the request of a devotee to establish a local temple:
Causes and conditions bring all possibilities.

In 2001, the land was purchased and construction began in 2006. The new temple was completed in 2007, and upon its dedication on July 4, 2010, Fo Guang Shan, NC became the newest torch bearer to bring the teachings of Venerable Master of Humanist Buddhism to the United States.

Serving as a bridge between eastern and western cultures, Fo Guang Shan NC offers Sunday Dharma services, regular Buddhist events, and a variety of cultural activities and programs.

Fo Guang Shan, NC works with local governments, civic institutions, non-profit organizations, and interfaith exchange programs for advocating the commitment of the Venerable Master: peaceful coexistence to benefit all sentient beings.