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Yesterday was the first day of the 2-day ceremony to celebrate and dedicate the new pagoda (chedi in Thai) at Buddhist Temple of America. The pagoda houses at least 108 different holy relics of the Buddha and other Awakened Ones. I am sharing some pictures here. Brief descriptions of the images available on Flickr. Today, Sunday, [...]

Wonderful news! The pagoda at Buddhist Temple of America is completed. In fact, all the relics seem to be in place already. On May 28 and 29, 2011 there will be a blessing and dedication ceremony To celebrate the newly built pagoda. Approximately 50 monks will be attending. Monks from different parts of United States, [...]