The Pluralism Project: Mapping the Religious Diversity of Arkansas

A collection of photographs mapping the religious diversity of Arkansas

The gates of Wat Buddhasamakeedham mark off the 6-acre complex, including the main temple, the residential center for the monks, and a garden.

A small building serves as a place of isolation and meditation for monks at Wat Buddhasamakeedham.

A large golden Buddha stands in the main temple of Wat Buddhasamakeedham.

After chanting, the monks of Wat Buddhasamakeedham eat their one meal of the day.

With photographs of their leaders above them, the monks of Wat Buddhasamakeedham share a common leadership and life.

The lay members of the Fort Smith community serve more than a dozen monks their meal each day.

At the east end of the smaller temple, a Golden Buddha marks off the altar space of Wat Buddhasamakeedham.

Paintings done by one of the monks of Wat Buddhasamakeedham adorn all the walls of the main temple area.

Thorne Crown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas incorporates a beautiful natural setting into the chapel.  Their services are exclusively Christian.

Thorne Crown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas incorporates a beautiful natural setting into the chapel.  Their services are exclusively Christian.