Chuang Yen Monastery, Buddhist temple in Carmel, New York, United States.
Located on 225 acres in Putnam County, the Chuang Yen Monastery features temple buildings designed in traditional Tang Dynasty architectural style.
The Buddhist Association of the United States leased 125 acres from Dr. C.T. Shen in 1975 to establish the monastery, with construction beginning in 1981.
The monastery offers meditation sessions, Buddhist teachings, and interfaith prayer events that bring together different religious communities throughout the year.
Visitors can access the monastery from April through January between 8 AM and 5 PM, following posted guidelines to maintain the meditation environment.
The Great Buddha Hall contains a 37-foot-tall Buddha Vairocana statue, the largest indoor Buddha figure in the Western Hemisphere.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 41.48501,-73.79398
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:41
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