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Project Description
Based on the current property here in Stechlin-Menz a Buddhist Institution in the form of a monastery-temple complex is planned. It is designed to provide access to the Buddhas Teachings in their entirety. The quiet and remote location is ideal for study, practice and meditation.
The site is also designed to be a place for dialogue and exchange of different religions and world views, thus contributing to a peaceful coexistence of all human beings. The spaciously planned complex allows for a variety of interreligious activities and events.
In April 2007 local authorities granted permission to build the project, which is officially named "Buddhistisches Studien- und Meditationszentrum Ludwigshorst" (engl.: "Buddhist Study- and Meditationcenter Ludwigshorst"). On the part of the responsible authorities nothing can get in the way of building the monastery-temple complex and its outbuildings.
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The Temple
The heart of the complex is the temple. It shall serve all Buddhists, and includes three shrine rooms for the three well established Buddhist traditions here in the west, Theravada, Zen and Vajrayana. -
House of the Elements
In the new house opposite the mansion are the dining hall, kitchen and a cafeteria .It includes also handicapped accessible accommodations, seminar rooms and a library. -
The Corner Houses
The four corners of the whole monastery-temple complex are formed by similar houses. They serve mainly as accommodation for nuns, monks and lay practitioners. -
Meeting House
This house has two large neutral halls for lectures and seminars, interreligious dialogue, exhibitions and of Bodywork such as Yoga, Tai Chi and Kum Nye. -
House of Family
The already existing mansion has been modernized and provides accommodations for families with children.
