Among the hills,
a shared aspiration takes root.

01 / ARAHANT PALACE

A palace dedicated to Arahant Mukongso and the two Dharma protectors, planned for the heart of the hilltop sanctuary.

The palace will enshrine Arahant Mukongso, Datuk Guo Die (拿督郭爹) and Datuk Die Sok (拿督爹索). It will support daily veneration and offerings as well as the association’s principal celebrations. The architecture carries forward the original concept of a central shrine, a long ceremonial stairway and pavilions on both sides, creating a clear processional route into the main hall.

02 / GUARDIAN DEITY HALL

A hall for the association’s guardian deities, providing a place of reverence before entering the principal worship area.

The hall continues the original visual language of red brick, dark stone carving and layered temple roofs. It may accommodate the principal sacred image, daily incense offerings and festival rites. A central stairway and side platforms will help separate visitor flows and reduce congestion during large gatherings.

03 / SACRED WATER POOL

Through purification with sacred water, participants may wash away accumulated negative energy and malevolent influences, allowing body and mind to return to a clean, settled state and come back into harmony with nature.

The sacred water pool offers a quiet place for purification before entering the sanctuary, helping participants put aside outside disturbances and begin veneration or practice in a clearer, steadier state. The concept retains the carved stone water spouts, clear pool, ceremonial gateway and waiting pavilion shown in the original image. Future design must also provide changing areas, waiting space, filtration, drainage, non-slip surfaces, handrails and water-quality maintenance so that ritual meaning and safe use are cared for together.

04 / MEDITATION GROUND

A quiet forest setting for individual meditation and small-group practice.

The platform faces the distant hills while retaining shade trees, open views and a rest pavilion to one side. It may host morning sitting, mindfulness practice and small-group guidance. Low-glare lighting, safe railings and gently graded access will support use at dawn and dusk as well as access for people with limited mobility.

05 / DHARMA & ASSEMBLY HALL

A hall for large group practices, chanting, Dharma courses and association gatherings.

The hall adopts the wide-span timber roof, naturally ventilated open sides and clear central aisle of the original concept. Movable seating will allow the space to shift between Dharma assemblies, courses, talks and general meetings, with provision for sound, projection, storage and backstage preparation.

06 / BLESSING STUPA

Devotees circumambulate the stupa with reverence, accumulating merit and praying for a turn towards auspicious conditions through walking, recitation and aspiration, while the mind gradually becomes calm and clear.

The stupa retains the white body, gold ornament and hilltop platform of the original concept. The main structure is raised to create a small passage through its centre at ground level, together with a path around the base. Devotees may enter beneath the stupa and then follow the circular route in circumambulation. Each circuit expresses reverence for the Dharma and symbolises the cultivation of wholesome affinities and merit, the transformation of one’s state of mind and a turn towards more auspicious conditions through sustained practice. The platform may also host small recitation, aspiration and blessing ceremonies. Final design must confirm passage width, visitor flow, guardrails, lightning protection, night lighting and slope stability.

07 / SAM NAI NAI GUANYIN TEMPLE

The Sam Nai Nai temple is where the association’s story began. Building this temple honours those origins and allows devotees to continue venerating Sam Nai Nai Guanyin.

The temple retains the red hall, traditional curved roof, lanterns and stone-paved forecourt shown in the original image. The signboard above the main entrance clearly bears the name ‘三奶娘观音庙’ (Sam Nai Nai Guanyin Temple). The space supports daily offerings, remembrance of the lineage and family prayers, keeping the association’s origins present in the minds of devotees. The forecourt accommodates incense offerings, waiting and visitor circulation during festivals.

08 / SOLAR PARKING

Shaded parking for visitors that also supports the sanctuary’s daily electricity needs.

Solar panels form the roofs of the parking canopies, while timber, dark stone and forest planting carry the sanctuary’s architectural language into this service area. The plan may include an accessible drop-off, electric-vehicle charging, shuttle stops, rain gardens and clear separation of vehicles and pedestrians, reducing the impact of parking on the principal worship area.

09 / TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE HALL

A care space combining waiting, consultation, treatment and herbal education.

The hall continues the original concept of a single-storey Chinese timber building with a garden waiting area. Inside, reception, consultation, treatment, herb storage and herbal displays may be arranged as separate zones. Any future clinical services, practitioner qualifications and facility standards must comply with professional practice requirements and relevant regulations.

10 / LUOHAN DINING HALL

Vegetarian meals and shared dining for practitioners, volunteers and visitors.

The dining hall retains the single-storey timber construction, broad glazed openings and forest-garden entrance shown in the original concept. Kitchen, preparation, serving, dining and washing flows should be clearly separated. On ordinary days it may provide simple vegetarian food; during events, it will support larger communal meals and volunteer service.

11 / RETREAT DORMITORY

Short-term accommodation for retreatants, long-course participants and resident volunteers.

The dormitory follows the original concept of a two-storey building with white walls, timber structure, continuous balconies and natural ventilation. Planning may include simple rooms, shared bathrooms, laundry, pantry and small lounge areas, together with more accessible rooms at ground level. Actual accommodation arrangements and house rules will be defined through operational planning.

12 / HUNDRED HERBS GARDEN

A garden of common medicinal plants, bringing herbal knowledge together with the forest environment.

The garden retains the timber gate, stone paths, planted beds and rest pavilion shown in the original concept. Plants may be organised by type and by their light and water needs. Guided visits and seasonal courses will help visitors learn about their uses, while also supporting herbal education in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall.

13 / HERBAL SAUNA

Herbal steam bathing and quiet rest as supporting facilities for physical and mental wellbeing.

The sauna extends the timber architectural language of the Hundred Herbs Garden and Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall. It is planned with separate steam rooms, changing and rinsing areas, herb preparation and a ventilated lounge. The facility involves water, power, hygiene, temperature control and continuous maintenance. Its inclusion in the final construction phase will depend on professional and operational assessment.