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(RNS) — Bhante Sujatha, a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk leading a temple in Woodstock, Illinois, hopes a new outdoor, interfaith meditation space will be a sanctuary in a world of noise. WOODSTOCK, Ill.

From India’s dreamlike Lotus Temple to Singapore’s spiraling Helix Bridge, discover man’s relationship with nature at these architectural wonders.

But for those drawn to Thailand’s deeper historical narratives or inspired by the modern storytelling of The White Lotus, this temple deserves a spot on any travel itinerary. According to a ...