Gunma Project | Japan
Gunma Project | Japan
Gunma Meditation Center is an architectural marvel that seamlessly blends traditional Buddhist design elements with modern functionality. The complex is meticulously designed to support a variety of activities, including meditation, spiritual retreats, and daily communal living. Each of the three distinct buildings within the complex serves a specific purpose, catering to the spiritual and residential needs of its occupants. The thoughtful use of space and materials reflects a commitment to creating a serene, respectful, and spiritually enriching environment for all visitors and residents.
Location: Gunma | Japan
Services: architecture, engineering, interiors, landscape design, planning, project management
Size: 11,833 m²
Year of completion: 2012
Gunma Meditation Center, located in Japan, features three principal edifices: the meditation hall, the ordination hall, and the laywomen’s residence. The complex is spread over a total land area of 11,833 square meters (approximately 7 rai). The temple complex is composed of three distinct buildings, each serving a specific function to support the spiritual and residential needs of its occupants.
1. Main Building: Meditation building
The two-storey main building, with a total usable area of 1,060 square meters, is designed to accommodate various functions:
First Floor:
Second Floor:
2. Meditation Village
The meditation village within the temple grounds provides tranquil lodging for practitioners:
Individual Bungalows:
Shared Accommodation Building:
3. Female Staff Residence
A separate residence for female staff, covering an area of 145 square meters, serves as a home for Thai-Japanese staff members and female relatives who visit for short-term Dhamma practice.
Parking Facilities: The temple is equipped with extensive parking facilities to accommodate visitors and staff:
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