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Sima Boundary marker that designates the eastern boundary of the temple, consecrated the auspicious date of 7/7/07.

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White Buddha statue scene with the grass represents when the Buddha was born. Buddha Shakyamuni was born as a royal prince in 624 BC in a place called Lumbini, in what is now Nepal.

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Make sure to only use utensils from the proper drawer to give to monks.

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A monk paddles a small boat in the middle of the newly constructed reflection pond.

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Reflection pond under construction. There will be a bridge from the main part of the campus with Japanese lilac bushes lining the pond and fountain.

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A reclining Buddha is represents the historical Buddha during his last illness, about to enter the Nirvana. He is lying on the right flank, his head resting on a cushion or relying on his right elbow, supporting his head with his…

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The procession around the temple comes to a halt in front of the main entrance.

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A drawing of what the completed Stupa would look like.

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Large plaque in the main temple outdoor area with portions of the Pali Canon. The particular portion on the plaque in the main courtyard of the Watt is the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, or The Discourse on Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in motion. The…

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Two men, a monk and a volunteer, carefully slather gold paint onto the miniature statues of the Buddha.