The principal cetiya forms the spiritual center of Bhāvanārām,
giving the Buddhist community a place for veneration, mindfulness,
and recollection of the Triple Gem.
History
The cetiya is one of the major works within Bhāvanārām. Its construction
took about one year and reflects the intention that this land be used
for the creation of merit.
Cetiya construction history
August 2023
Sīma withdrawal chanting
Blessing of the foundation stone.
November 2023
Site preparation
Set out the site plan.
December 2023
Piling: 121 piles
January 2024
Placement of principal columns
Placed the foundation stone.
February 2024
Level 1 floor and beams
March 2024
Column placement
Prepared beams for the mezzanine slab.
April 2024
Beams and slab
Mezzanine level.
May 2024
Level-2 floor slab
Placed columns, installed beams, and set supports for the level-2 slab.
June 2024
Level 2 slab
Cast the level-2 slab, inner and outer ring.
July 2024
Level 3 structure
Placed columns and beams for the level-3 slab.
August 2024
Cetiya celebration, first gathering
September 2024
Level-3 slab and balcony
October 2024
Left and right spiral staircases
From level 1 up to mezzanine.
November 2024
Staircase continuation
From mezzanine up to level 2.
December 2024
Column and beam work
Prepared the slab for the bell form.
January 2025
Slab and beams for the bell form
February 2025
Cetiya level 1 celebration
Prepared steel plate work to support the bell form.
March 2025
Curved colonnade arches, level 1
24 arches.
April 2025
Casting of Phra Buddha Karuna Bhāvanārām
Expanded the level 2 terrace / drove piles for the building staircase.
May 2025
Front staircase to the building
December 2025
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January 2026
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February 2026
Perimeter wall installation
Steel support work for the Phra Buddha Mettā image on level 2.
March 2026
Placed gabion boxes around the pond
April 2026
Installed new light poles
Electrical lines, water lines, and curbs around the pond.
