article_snippet: , Hong Kong's newest Buddhist monastery features bulletproof VIP rooms and the world's second tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy -- a Buddhist deity.
article_snippet: Hong Kong's newest monastery is funded entirely by Asia's richest man, Li Ka-shing, who contributed $193 million from Li personal foundation to the building project.
article_snippet: Li initiated the building project in 2003 to promote Buddhism in the city and construction took five years to complete.
article_snippet: At a height of 76 meters (250 feet), the Goddess of Mercy statue overlooks the site and a breathtaking view of Hong Kong's harbor and several islands.
article_snippet: Hong Kong's newest monastery also features several grand halls, including one which houses three ornate 24-karat gold plated Buddhist statues, where people can meditate, and learn about Buddhism.
article_snippet: Currently, a dozen monks, mainly from Hong Kong and Southeast Asia reside inside Hong Kong's newest monastery.
highlights_snippet: Hong Kong's newest monastery features bulletproof VIP rooms and the world's second tallest Goddess of Mercy statue .
  
highlights_snippet: Hong Kong's newest monastery is funded by Asia's richest man, Li Ka-shing .
  
highlights_snippet: Hong Kong's newest monastery will be open to public by mid April .