Chuang Yen Monastery
Carmel, New York
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Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel, New York, is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the eastern United States. It houses the largest indoor statue of the Buddha in the Western Hemisphere, a 37-foot Vairocana Buddha. The monastery serves the Chinese Buddhist community and offers meditation retreats, dharma talks, and cultural programs. Bhikkhu Bodhi resides here.