I see the Wian Tian ritual as the original inspiration and push into my thesis project.



My interest in Buddhism stems from an initial interest in the interaction between architecture and religion. On a recent trip to Bali, I visited Buddhist temples and monasteries. Research into Buddhist worshippers, and Buddhist monks, revealed different facets of a serene yet focused way of life that has been somewhat lost in westernised cultures. Wian Tian is a representation of this, in that a ritual taken part by Buddhists worldwide is carried out with focus and composure.