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.
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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