An interesting case study in the financial aspects of new temple construction is provided by the Tsunda Monastery Retreat Center, in Qinghai Province.
On the strength of an approximately USD $70,000 bank loan, the lamas were able to accomplish that which you see in these pictures.
Rains so damaged the original center, that a decision was made to interrupt the retreat on grounds of health and safety.
If you follow the link given above, you will find a reasonably detailed introduction to the financial requirements of projects like this one, and you will again be reminded that Buddhism is alive and well in Asia --- while we, in the West, spend all our time arguing with each other.
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