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The Experience of Visiting
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How to Get Here

"There are, O monks, these four lights. What four? The light of the moon, the light of the sun, the light of fire, and the light of wisdom. Of these four lights, the light of wisdom is supreme.”
~ The Buddha
AN 4:143

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From the Southeast


  1. If you are traveling from the coastal freeways, in Virginia get on Interstate 81 North.
  2. To reach Hwy. 259 North, drive a few miles north of Harrisonburg, Virginia, or at Strasburg, Virginia, take Hwy. 55 West.
  3. Then at Wardensville, take 259 North. Later, take a right on Hwy. 16 towards Capon Springs.
  4. After about three miles there will be an "Octagon House." Then take a left up the hill on Back Creek Road.
  5. After about two miles you will pass under large power lines; continue about two blocks. Our large granite sign and our driveway will be on the right.