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Inviting the Buddha

Preparing the grounds for moving the Buddha

Placing plywood to protect the concrete sidewalks

Moving the madrone slab for the shrine from the workshop

Loading the slab into the truck

700 lb slab of madrone needs many hands to safely move

Moving the slab into the hall

Madrone slab in the reception hall

Flipping the slab over to check measurements

Checking the measurements

Setting the slab in place

Checking the level

Admiring the beauty of the shrine

Inviting the Buddha to be moved to the reception hall

Tan Kondañño operating the heavy equipment

Lifting the Buddha from it's temporary shelter

Concentration

Delicate balancing act

Ready for action

Deva protecting the Buddha

Tight fit

Cart specially made for the move

Setting the cart in place

Pulling the Buddha

Making sure the Buddha will go through the door

Moving the Buddha into place

Protecting the soft sandstone from getting damaged

Attempting to place a sheet of metal under the Buddha to protect the shrine

Levering the 3,000 lb Buddha into place

Steve and Andy make a good team

Metal sheets to protect the shrine

Almost on

Holding the Buddha steady

Attempting to center the Buddha

Final adjustments

Attention to details

Safely moved into place - our new Buddha

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