As the largest Korean temple outside of Korea, MuRyangSa aspires to be a cultural community center that can promote and share the teachings of the dharma through educational, cultural and monastic programs. MuRyangSa is constructed in the true architectural style of historical Korean temples and holds replicas of pagodas and statues dating to the 5th century. Sitting on the mountainside of Palolo Valley, one can breathe in the valley’s fresh air while overlooking the ocean. This humble location makes for a sacred setting for cultivating the mind, body and spirit. To further its role in the community, MuRyangSa will establish two important programs–a four-year college that is devoted to Buddhist studies in English and the first joint nursing home and hospice care facility for Korean elderly in Hawaii.