Zendo Felsentor

Stiftung Felsentor
Romiti / Rigi
6354 Vitznau

Type of Building:Zendo (Zen temple)
Area: 145 m2
Building height: 8.10 m
Cost: Not specified.
Objections: Yes, from the local authority (concerning forest clearance)
Owners: Stiftung Felsentor (Felsentor Foundation)
Architect: Paul Disco, California
Start of construction: July 2003
Construction period: 14 months
Inauguration: 22nd September 2004
Religious tradition: Zen Buddhism (as well as inter-religious concerns)
Conception through to inauguration: approximately 6 years

Info

Text: Edwin Egeter

Photos: Edwin Egeter

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Last updated: 15th April 2015
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