Chi Lin Nunnery - Temple I

One of the temple sketch with high density living beyond.

"...Not a single nail was used to build this nunnery, which dates from 1934. Instead, traditional Tang Dynasty architectural techniques involving wooden dowels and bracket work hold its 228,000 pieces of timber together. Most of the 15 cedar halls house altars to bodhisattvas (those who have reached enlightenment)—bronze plaques explain each one."

Chi Lin Nunnery - Religious Sites, Fodor's Choice
http://www.fodors.com/world/asia/china/hong-kong/review-167036.html