After ten years of planning and construction, an arduous undertaking, Chung Tai Chan Monastery celebrated its grand opening on September 1, 2001.  Located in Puli, Taiwan, the monastery building is 150 meters (492 feet) tall and sits on a lotus hill of sixty acres.  Its architecture embodies modern day technology and artistry.  The monastery not only preserves the tradition of Zen Buddhism but also serves as an international center committed to furthering the study of Buddhism as well as Buddhist art, culture, and history.