This is a three story building which can serve up to 500 monks and novices on the second level. The ground level provides both a dining hall for a large number of laity. The top floor is an assembly hall for up to 500 persons, used for morning and evening chanting, Sunday Dhamma practice, and major special events.
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The Front |
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An elephant |
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This is where the monks eat. They actual sit on top of the platform to eat. |
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The third floor used for chanting. |
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The Abbot's chair |
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Some other chair used when other leaders of other monasteries come to the temple. |
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A lot of meditation mats. |
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A picture of behind where the dishes are done. Not sure why I put this one here. |
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Used to put money in the money tree. |
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A box full of money holders. |
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Two money trees used for people to make donations. |
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Another picture of the elephants in front. |
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During the Lay people retreat. |
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During the monk retreat. |
Interesting ! What are the statues in the assembly hall made from? Looks like optimal seating for a sore back ;) TTYL
ReplyDeleteThe Buddha Statue in the Dining Hall is made of brass and covered by pure gold leafs.
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