Day 2: Sanctuary of Truth

Our first official stop was the Sanctuary of Truth.

This is a wooden structure that was started in 1981.  The entire structure is put together by the use of various woodworking joints...like tongue and grove...dovetails...etc.

The structure is not complete.  They are still busy building, hand carving, and repairing the wood that has been eaten by the termites.  

The string you see above was placed by a monk during a special ceremony.  Unfortunately, I could not catch what the ceremony was or when it took place.  

Just amazing this is all hand carved.