Chung Tai Chan Monastery

Chung Tai Chan Monastery

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Chung Tai Chan Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in the Puli Township in Taiwan's central Nantou County. Construction began in 1990 and ended with completion in 2001. From 2001 until 2006 it was the world's tallest Buddhist building and has been the world's tallest Buddhist temple since 2001. It was designed by Taiwanese-based Chinese architect C. Y. Lee.


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