The statue of Quan Âm rises from the desert near Adelanto, a 24-foot-high marble tribute to a Buddhist goddess and a symbol of the dogged determination of the Venerable Thich Dang Phap to promote his message of happiness and serenity.

In a doublewide trailer in the shadow of the statue, the Buddhist monk meditates, prays and plans the fulfillment of the rest of his dream: A monastery, temple and meditation center that would draw Buddhists and others from across the nation to this rural San Bernardino County outpost.


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