The
Park
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In
accordance with its oriental inspiration, the layout
of the park has been designed with aesthetic as
well as spiritual and symbolic considerations in
mind. |
The
Temple's surrounding landscape has been completely reshaped
in order to correspond to these criteria while remaining
an area of ecological preservation favourable for taking
a meditative walk.
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Several
tree species have been selected, based on their
function and the region's climate. Different varieties
of rare conifers have been planted such as: Taxodium
Disticum, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Sequoia-dendron
giganteum, Gingko biloba, Pinus sylvestres etc,
as well as various varieties of bamboo. These trees
fulfil an aesthetic function and comply with regulations
imposed by the local authorities. |
During
excavation of certain areas in the park, four springs
were discovered which have become the source for the
streams surrounding the Temple. These streams converge
into a small pond which feeds a waterfall running into
the lake at the bottom of the park. The springs will
have to be drilled more deeply in the future as their
present output is insufficient.
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The
park will have to be landscaped and planted more
extensively before it is completely accessible to
visitors. |
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