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Description: The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, located in Ukiah, California, is one of the largest Buddhist communities in the Western Hemisphere. Established in 1974 by Venerable Master Hsuan Hua, it serves as a sanctuary for spiritual cultivation, education, and humanitarian activities. The site spans nearly 500 acres and includes a monastery, a university, a K-12 school, and various temples and meditation halls. The community emphasizes principles of compassion, wisdom, and mindfulness, offering a serene environment for both monastics and laypeople to practice and study Buddhism. The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas is also known for its vegetarian cuisine and its commitment to environmental sustainability, making it a unique and holistic spiritual destination.