New York Mahayana Temple, Buddhist temple in South Cairo, Greene County, United States
Description
The New York Mahayana Temple is a Buddhist place of worship featuring traditional Eastern architecture nestled in the hills of South Cairo. The grounds include several buildings, two lakes, and ornate decorative elements distributed throughout the complex.
History
The temple was built between 1968 and 1970 and served as a retreat location for the Eastern States Buddhist Temple of America. The project emerged from a desire to create a spiritual refuge in a rural setting.
Culture
The temple houses the '500 Arhats' structure containing figurines representing advanced Buddhist practitioners and maintains spaces dedicated to meditation and spiritual practices.
Practical
Visitors should know the grounds are spread out and sturdy footwear is recommended for exploring comfortably. Appropriate clothing is important, particularly when entering religious areas.
Did you know?
The grounds hold a cemetery honoring the Ying family, who also founded a sister temple in New York City. This personal connection gives the place special meaning for the founding family.
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