Dr. David Shaner, chairman of the philosophy department at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina (and also a friend), was entrusted in 2004 with the relocation of the Tsuzuki family’s private Buddhist temple from Japan to the Furman campus. This is the first known relocation of a temple from Japan to the United States, and it was an incredible undertaking with a strict deadline of completed demolition. Years of energy and talent were required to raise funds, dismantle, transport, and rebuild the temple – including 13 Japanese craftsmen.
Read more:
Associated Content, “Palace of Peace Buddhist Temple and Asian Gardens Dedication,” Sept. 18, 2008.
Lubbock Online, “Buddhist temple becomes part of university campus, ” Nov. 8, 2008.
Reconstruction is now complete. These photos, taken during construction, are part of a collection posted here.
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