I've known about MABA for a few years, and last weekend we finally went for a visit. Gahee, Vy, Ahn and I found our way to Augusta, MO on a beautiful autumn day and were warmly welcomed. It takes two hours to drive there from Columbia, MO.
On the Sunday we visited, there were approximately 25 people present. About six of us were first time visitors. We had 40 minutes of silent meditation, 15 minutes of walking meditation, and about 10 minutes of chanting. Then there were announcements and a potluck vegetarian lunch. After lunch we walked around the property and took some pictures...which follow:
Main Meditation Room
View from top of meditation hall
After lunch in the multi-purpose room below the meditation hall
The pond in autumn decor
Gahee, Vy, and Ahn liked the willow trees
Jenny loves willow trees, too.
Steps leading to Kuan Yin Bodisattva shrine
Outside of the memorial hall
Inside the memorial hall
Inside the memorial hall where people can have their cremation ashes interred.
Outside the memorial hall
Outside the memorial hall
We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Although I wish it were not a two hour drive, it's nice to have such a lovely place in Missouri. Augusta, Missouri is located about 45 miles southwest of St. Louis.
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