On the outside, the Temple building itself is a simple structure shaped like a barn. The inside is a different story: it's vibrant, warm and welcoming.
The 317 Project tells stories of life in all of Indianapolis’ vibrant neighborhoods – 317 words at a timeIt's tucked away so that most passersby wouldn't even know it's there. But on South Franklin Road in Indianapolis' Raymond Park neighborhood, hidden behind a house, is a Buddhist temple and sculpture garden.made the eastside community home a few years ago. When they bought the football-field-sized lot, it was overgrown and full of brush, said Deborah Nguyen, a Temple member.
Greeting visitors as they drive down the gravel entrance is a green Buddha statue standing more than 8 feet tall. The Buddha is sitting legs crossed, hands together in the statue's lap, and eyes closed: The meditation pose. There are five statues in total around the temple and garden, each a different pose.
"People really like them," Nguyen said."Every week members go out to the garden and clean up to take care of the statues. It shows how important they are."
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