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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 facilities include 2.6 acres (10,500 sq. meters or 1.05 hectares) in central Las Vegas with guest facilities and a large meditation hall. | 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 facilities include 2.6 acres (10,500 sq. meters or 1.05 hectares) in central Las Vegas with guest facilities and a large meditation hall. | ||
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Image:Ajahnbrahm2.jpg|Maha Bodhi Las Vegas founders Woini and David with [[Ajahn Brahm]] | Image:Ajahnbrahm2.jpg|Maha Bodhi Las Vegas founders Woini and David with [[Ajahn Brahm]] | ||
Image:Ajahnbrahm5.jpg|[[Ajahn Brahm]], [[David N. Snyder]], Dr. Malika, Earl at Maha Bodhi Las Vegas | Image:Ajahnbrahm5.jpg|[[Ajahn Brahm]], [[David N. Snyder]], Dr. Malika, Earl at Maha Bodhi Las Vegas | ||
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Revision as of 06:13, 16 November 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 to the side of the replica; a similar species to the Bodhi Tree, which is also a fig tree
- Several acacia trees, pine trees, and other trees are also on the grounds of the property, similar species to the trees previous Buddhas sat under (see: Bodhi 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. The facilities include 2.6 acres (10,500 sq. meters or 1.05 hectares) in central Las Vegas with guest facilities and a large meditation hall.
- Maha Bodhi Temple replica (see above and photos below)
One of the gated entrances with a Dhamma Wheel
Front driveway
Maha Bodhi souvenir replica on table and 7 foot (2.13 m) Buddha statue
Meditation hall
The 6 foot 6 inch Buddha inside (2 meters)
Bhikkhuni Ven. Vimala leading a program at Maha Bodhi Las Vegas
Bhante Sujatha with Woini and David (founders of Dhamma Wiki and Maha Bodhi Las Vegas) at a program at Maha Bodhi Las Vegas
Bhante Saranapala leading a retreat at Maha Bodhi Las Vegas
Ajahn Brahm leading a program at Maha Bodhi Las Vegas; Bhante Subhuthi at the right
Maha Bodhi Las Vegas founders Woini and David with Ajahn Brahm
Ajahn Brahm, David N. Snyder, Dr. Malika, Earl at Maha Bodhi Las Vegas
Close up of the altar area with 3 large souvenir Maha Bodhi Temple replicas
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: