Cintamani Overview Art Construction Foundry

The construction work on Cintamani Temple entails many diverse projects. Both skilled and unskilled workers are challenged to expand their limitations and fields of knowledge. Responsibility for various aspects of the project can be taken up by volunteers who show initiative, dedication and aptitude. Challenges continually arise in bringing the temple’s unique design to completion, providing many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Skills needed and developed in the construction of Cintamani Temple include:
• Metal fabrication
• Welding
• Heavy equipment operation
• Masonry
• Concrete work
• Electrical work
• Heating & venting
• Earthwork
• Plumbing

The Cintamani Temple construction site is professionally outfitted with the following major equipment:
• 30 ton crane
• 2 high reach lifts (110 ft., 120 ft.)
• All-terrain, high-reach fork lift
• D6 Bulldozer
• Back hoe
• 2 semi trucks
• Skid steer
• Metal fabrication equipment
• Concrete batching equipment
• State-of-the-art Miller welders, TIG, Stick, and MIG
• Metal finishing equipment

Installation of the Bodhisattva Manjushri on
the south face of Cintamani Temple


 
     

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