Section One:

a hemispherical dome marks the peak of the cetiya with the terraced base forming concentric circles below. The dome is 108 meters in diameter and contains a sacred image of the Dhammakaya in solid gold together with the relics of the Lord Buddha in homage to the first of the Triple Gem: the Buddha.

The deeper meaning of the hemispheric dome can be interpreted both in terms of Buddhist cosmology and Buddhist practice. Cosmologically speaking, the dome is the astral bowl of the universe symbolizing samsara and the possibility of liberation from its clutches through passing the mind through the center of the body (as shown by the symbol in the center of the cetiya).

Speaking in terms of Dhamma practice within the body of the Lord Bhudda, the dome is called the tathagatagarbha --- the 'realm' or the'birthplace' of the Dhammakaya, the actuality of which can be proven independently by all who manage to train their mind successfully at the center of the body.

The Dhammakaya is the body of enlightenment of the Lord Buddha --- the very essence of Buddhahood --- which, according to ancient belief, would enter upon Nirvana as soon as the Buddha came to the end of his final lifetime.

The ever-expanding concentric terraces around the base of the dome are to accommodate a countless myriad of Dhammakaya images --- haloes of light around the dome to symbolize the spreading of the Dhamma ever outwards for the peace of the beings of the world.

The distinct levels of the terraces echo the distinct heights of spiritual development.

the broad peripheral terraces are in homage to the second of the Triple Gem: the Dhamma --- which brings limitless peace and happiness to the people of the world.

the broad expanse of land up to the boundary edge of the cetiya is in homage to the third of the Triple Gem: the Sangha, and is designated as a sanctuary for monks and novices to practice meditation during important religious ceremonies.