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constructions are built to benefit the Buddhist religion in the most worthwhile way and and to provide the maximum merits for donors. Principal buildings at the Dhammakaya Temple: • Maha Dhammakaya Cetiya, Ceitiya of the Triple Gem (มหาวรรณายเจดีย์ เจดีย์แห่งพระรัตนตรัย), a dome-shaped pagoda designed to last more than 1,000 years. The exterior dome surface is enshrined with 300,000 “personal” Buddha images. The interior is enshrined with the Buddha relics, the Principal Buddha statue in pure silver weighing 14 tons, along with 700,000 “personal” Buddha images. The surrounding Cetiya ground is used to perform religious ceremonies and meditations during important Buddhist events. It has the capacity to accommodate up to 400,000 people. • The Grand Meditation Stadium (มหาวฑุตวิหารคด), a two-story building surrounding the Cetiya Ground. This is a place to perform meditation and religious ceremonies, and serves as a center for Buddhists from around the world. Capacity: 600,000 people. • The Dhammakaya Meditation Hall (สถ กรรมฐาน), a place for religious activities. It is a large all-purpose, two-story building used for ceremonial activities and meditation. Capacity: 300,000 people. • Memorial Hall of Phramongkhlotpemuni (มหาวิหารพระมหามงคลเทพมุนี), home of Phra Mongkothempuni’s golden statue. • Khun Yay Ajahn Century Building (อาคาร ๑๐๐ ปี คุณยายอาจารย์ฯ), a center for Buddhism and propagation of the Dhammakaya Tradition to the world.