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Zone 1 : Buddha-Ratanam or the zone with all the personalBuddha images. This zone has 300,000 Buddha images 15

x 15 cm with 18 cm base width.Zone 2 : Dhamma-Ratanam is connected to zone 1. It

symbolizes the peacefulness and happiness that Dhamma(the teachings of the Lord Buddha) brings to every sentientbeing. It also represents the continuous teachings from the

Lord Buddha to the Sangha (monks).Zone 3 : Sangha-Ratanam is used as seating for the monkswho participate in or organize sacred ceremonies.

Zone 4 : Meditation Ground that encircles the Sangha-Ratanam. It is big enough for one million people tomeditate together at once.

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The Dhammakaya Cetiya is designed

to accommodate 1,000,000 personal Buddha images.The structural construction of the Dhammakaya Cetiya was completed in

late 1999.

The outer shell of the Cetiya is now decorated with 300,000 Buddha

images,

on the hemispherical dome and the spherical terrace.The work-in-progress interior is being decorated with another 700,000

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The size of the individual

personal Buddha image is15 by 15 centimeters,

widening to a base

of 18 centimeters.

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The Great Sapha Dhammakaya HallThe Dhammakaya Assembly Hall is located just opposite to the Dhammakaya Cetiya.It was designed to be a multi-functional, two-storied building suitable for meditation, Dhamma

lectures, religious activities, youth development training, and meeting venue for monks.

he upper level was designed to accommodate 150,000 with the lower level used for parking. Once

the number of attendants exceeds 150,000, the lower level can be converted to a gathering

place for another 150,000 people.Parking is then moved to the surrounding open space.

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