September 10, 2009

More Pictures of the Viet Namese Buddhist Temple, Houston

Yesterday I blogged about our last week's visit to Houston and the accidental discovery of the grand Viet Namese Buddhist temple. Due to paucity of time I couldn't upload all the pictures I wanted to in the blot post. This grand Buddhist shrine evokes awe and intrigue at the same time. There are several areas of the temple which would make any Hindu/ Buddhist feel proud. For instance the presence of the Ashoka Pillars crowned by Lions right at the entrance, a massive building known as "Dharma Hall", the verdant green acres around the shrines, the numerous images of Buddha installed amidst gardens and lawns, et al. I hope I could visit this temple again when I visit Houston and take in the beauty and spiritual vibrations. Here are more views of the temple.

The Bell Tower in the center of the shrine compound


Buddha idol in the garden contiguous to the shrine


Bridge across a water body to view the Buddha idol


Water body and the idols inside and outside it


Another religious symbol in the water body


Long shot of the Buddha statue



NB: More pictures to come shortly.

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