Watch this amazing video from IKRC Arizona as the structure for the fifth tier of the Temple is put in place.

Even though the various elements were manufactured off-site, when they were assembled and lowered into place it was a perfect fit! A powerful testimony to the great skill of the architect, project manager, and everyone else involved in the process!

The new Temple in Arizona is the first of a new design of five-tier temples to be built (see diagram), and the structures for all five tiers are now in place.

On top of the fifth tier, the lantern base will be installed, which was constructed at Kadampa Art Studio and shipped to to Arizona a few weeks ago, where it is currently being gilded (see photos).

Then on this the actual lantern canopy will assembled with the components also manufactured at Manjushri KMC and delivered to Arizona in the last shipment (see photos).

Stand by for further updates.