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The Thrangu Monastery (vajravidhya.com), which opened in 2010, is Canada’s first traditional Tibetan monastery. It features a 13-foot gold statue of Shakyamuni Buddha. Religious leaders are usually glad to discuss their faith and include visitors in services. Tours, art exhibits, and other special events are sometimes available. Phone in advance. Beyond the “Highway to Heaven” Some other notable religious sites are located near the “Highway to Heaven.” Inhale the scent of burning incense while visiting the International Buddhist Temple (buddhisttemple.ca) on Steveston Highway. It burgeons with impressive golden Buddha statues. Ornamental fountains and gardens enhance the ambience. It’s the secondlargest Buddhist temple in North America, and ranks among the best examples of Chinese temple construction outside China. The Nanaksar Gurdwara Gurusikh Temple on Westminster Highway caters to Sikh believers but 20 tourismrichmond.com 1.877.247.0777 also welcomes visitors. Admire the colourful robes and headgear worn by worshipers in the ornate, gilt prayer hall. The temple serves a free vegetarian lunch in its cafeteria daily. These are just some examples of Richmond’s places of worship. For more information, contact Tourism Richmond (tourismrichmond.com).
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