Difference between revisions of "Maha Bodhi Las Vegas"
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The Maha Bodhi Temple replica on the grounds of '''Maha Bodhi Las Vegas''' is a unique design with burgundy and yellow-gold colors to match the culture / motif of the Southwestern states of the U.S. Here are some key features: | The Maha Bodhi Temple replica on the grounds of '''Maha Bodhi Las Vegas''' is a unique design with burgundy and yellow-gold colors to match the culture / motif of the Southwestern states of the U.S. Here are some key features: | ||
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The home of [[Dhamma Wiki milestones|Dhamma Wiki]] and [[Vipassana Foundation]] founders [[David N. Snyder]] and [[Woinishet Snyder]], for additional use as a Dhamma center and retreat center. | The home of [[Dhamma Wiki milestones|Dhamma Wiki]] and [[Vipassana Foundation]] founders [[David N. Snyder]] and [[Woinishet Snyder]], for additional use as a Dhamma center and retreat center. | ||
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There is a meditation hall on the third floor which is 1,400 square feet (130 square meters). | There is a meditation hall on the third floor which is 1,400 square feet (130 square meters). | ||
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Image:Mahabodhilasvegas4.jpg|Maha Bodhi souvenir replica on table and 7 foot (2.13 m) Buddha statue | Image:Mahabodhilasvegas4.jpg|Maha Bodhi souvenir replica on table and 7 foot (2.13 m) Buddha statue | ||
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+ | Image:Vimala1.jpg|[[Ven. Vimala|Bhikkhuni Ven. Vimala]] leading a program at Maha Bodhi Las Vegas | ||
+ | Image:Sujatha2.png|[[Sujatha, Bhante|Bhante Sujatha]] (center) with Maha Bodhi Las Vegas and Dhamma Wiki founders [[Woinishet Snyder|Woini]] (left) and [[David N. Snyder|David]] (right) | ||
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Revision as of 16:18, 8 April 2012
Maha Bodhi Las Vegas is a Dhamma center in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Maha Bodhi Temple replica has been built on the grounds of the property, on the north end (not showing on the photo to the right at the time photo was taken).
The structure is one of only a few temples with the Maha Bodhi replica design outside of Asia.
Maha Bodhi Temple replica
The Maha Bodhi Temple replica on the grounds of Maha Bodhi Las Vegas is a unique design with burgundy and yellow-gold colors to match the culture / motif of the Southwestern states of the U.S. Here are some key features:
- 23 feet high (7 meters)
- Four smaller slender pyramids in the corners with one larger slender pyramid in the center; similar design to the original Maha Bodhi Temple
- Open pavilion design, which may actually be the design King Ashoka used in the original temple
- Faces East; which is the same as the original Maha Bodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya (The Buddha attained enlightenment facing East)
- Large sitting Buddha inside 6 feet 6 inches high (2 meters)
- Surrounded by grass (synthetic due to the desert climate) and plants, similar to the original
- A fig tree will be planted to the side of the replica; a similar species to the Bodhi Tree, which is also a fig tree
- Construction completed on April 6, 2012 the full moon day of April 2012 (not planned, just happened due to construction company's schedule)
Facilities
The home of Dhamma Wiki and Vipassana Foundation founders David N. Snyder and Woinishet Snyder, for additional use as a Dhamma center and retreat center.
- 2.6 acres in central Las Vegas with three private gates (10,500 sq. meters or 1.05 hectares)
- 12,600 total square feet (1,171 square meters)
- 11 total bedrooms, 12 bathrooms
- Main house = 11,000 square feet (1,022 square meters)
- 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms
- Guest house #1 = 1,200 square feet (111 square meters)
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Guest house #2 = 400 square feet (37 square meters)
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
There is a meditation hall on the third floor which is 1,400 square feet (130 square meters).
- Maha Bodhi Temple replica (see above and photos below)
Bhikkhuni Ven. Vimala leading a program at Maha Bodhi Las Vegas
Bhante Sujatha (center) with Maha Bodhi Las Vegas and Dhamma Wiki founders Woini (left) and David (right)
Domain name: mahabodhilv.com
The domain name: http://www.mahabodhilv.com/ redirects to this page.
Other domains
The following domains also redirect to this page: