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Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

The main building is white with four sides. The octagonal roof rises 70 meters above the ground and is covered with blue glazed glass tiles. The blue and white colors of the building and the red colour of the flowerbeds echo the colours in the flag of the Republic of China. The octagonal shape picks up the symbolism of the number 8, a number traditionally associated in Asia with abundance and good fortune.
Two sets of white stairs, each with 89 steps to represent Chiang's age at the time of his death, lead to the main entrance. The main entrance features a pair of double doors, each standing 16 meters high and weighing 75 tons, that open into the main hall. A large bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek dominates the main hall. The figure is shown smiling, seated and wearing traditional Chinese dress. Inscribed on the wall above and behind the seated figure are the Chinese characters for Ethics, Democracy, and Science. Inscriptions on the side walls read The purpose of life is to improve the general life of humanity and The meaning of life is to create and sustain subsequent lives in the universe. An elaborate caisson is set into the ceiling, decorated with the emblem of the Republic of China. Representatives of Taiwan's armed forces guard the main hall during its open hours. (The branch of service represented changes periodically according to a rotating schedule.) Guards are changed in an elaborate ritual that attracts visitors.
The ground level of the memorial houses a library and museum documenting Chiang Kai-shek's life and career and exhibits related to Taiwan's history and development.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Kai-shek_Memorial_Hall

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Taipei 101 tower

Taipei 101 has 101 stories above ground (hence the name) and five underground.
The building holds the records for:
Ground to structural top: 509 m (1,671 ft), a record formerly held by the Petronas Twin Towers at 452 m (1,483 ft)
Ground to roof: 449 m (1,474 ft). Formerly held by the Sears Tower 442 m (1,451 ft)
Ground to highest occupied floor: 439 m (1,441 ft). Formerly held by the Sears Tower
Fastest Ascending Elevator speed: 16.83 m/s (37.5 miles/hour.)
Ground to pinnacle, which is held by the Sears Tower 527 m (1,729 ft).
Taipei 101's roof was completed on July 1, 2003. In a ceremony presided over by Mayor Ma Ying-jeou, the pinnacle was fitted on October 17, 2003, allowing it to surpass the Petronas Towers by 57 meters (188 feet). [1] Its records may be surpassed by several buildings planned for completion before 2009, including International Commerce Centre in Hong Kong, Fordham Spire in Chicago, Shanghai World Financial Center, Freedom Tower in New York City, and Burj Dubai, the future tallest building, in the U.A.E..
Various sources, including the building's owners, list the height as 508 m (1,667 ft). This lower figure is measured from the top of a 1-meter platform at the base. However, according to CTBUH standards, the height of this platform should be included in the building height because it is part of the man-made structure and is above the level of the surrounding sidewalk.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taipei_101

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Museum of World Religions

RESPECT FOR ALL FAITHS
TOLERANCE FOR ALL CULTURES
LOVE FOR ALL LIFE
Master Hsin Tao thinks that a pluralist society needs a diversity of methods for popularizing religion and, therefore, establishing a World Religions Museum is a practical requirement for this era. As Master Hsin Tao repeatedly stresses, a museum of world religions must be different from traditional static displays of cultural artifacts. Essential features must include creating dialogue and interaction with the audience, providing real-life experiences from which to choose one's religion rather than presenting a comparative criticism of different religions.
The World Religions Museum's displays must have an international field of vision and, whilst actively attracting audiences, should provide essential information and multiplicity of choice. Entering the museum will be like entering a religious department store. This establishment is not age or gender-specific, but aims to meet the requirements of every category of person on the basis of individual needs and experiences. To be a successful museum, it must be successful in four main areas: technology, information, social education and leisure.
Master Hsin Tao emphasizes the scientific and technological aspects as he feels that young people of the next generation will not automatically be interested in antiquated cultural artifacts. Only by presenting them in the context of modern technology can antiquated artifacts be transformed into something which produce a resonance in young people, and which can hence attract them to visit the museum and receive the benefit of the museum's educational work. Thus technology can help them to attain a feeling of inner balance, whilst it also allows humankind to recognize the universal truth and gain a world outlook.
Modern technology is used to provide information about the world's religions. People can make use of this diverse and complex knowledge to arrive at an objective truth and make judgements for themselves as they seek answers. This information advances an understanding of why human beings desire religious beliefs and of what assistance religion can give people. It allows spectators to affirm and be convinced through personal experience, and thereby transform their intrinsic perceptions.
In terms of social education, the museum aims to counter the tendency for people's spiritual space to become gradually narrower until it has only space for oneself. A self-serving heart, whilst bringing a realm of knowledge, only receives the vexations of obstruction. Through the concept of 'universal love', Master Hsin Tao teaches people to understand the importance of mercy and love for others. By lighting the lamp of each person's heart, and by using the dissemination of religious culture to cleanse the human heart, he hopes to bring an end to the committing of sins.
Museums must balance education with leisure. Rather than being confronted by an appearance of religious dogma and inflexibility, visitors to the Taipei museum will discover a place that allows them to relax and that is integrated with life. The exhibitions are designed according to the theory that education and pleasure are not incompatible. Indeed, in our presently busy and strained living conditions, displays which allow the spirit to roam freely provide the heart with a great sense of ease and relaxation, allowing renewed recognition and confrontation of oneself.
Master Hsin Tao therefore hopes that devising a museum which makes use of the principles of nature will inspire love and peace. At the same time, religion can help to resolve people's bewilderment about life, and enable them to reaffirm life's worth.
http://www.mwr.org.tw/en-library/en.htm

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