Made entirely of wood without a single nail, the Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya, Thailand,
位于泰国芭提雅的真理寺采用了古代的木雕艺术，没有用到一颗钉子，
is a modern-day marvel built using ancient carving techniques.
为纯木质结构建筑，堪称当代建筑奇迹
This religious shrine has been under construction since 1981,
这一宗教神殿始建于1981年
and it isn't scheduled to be completed anytime soon.
且并未打算近期完工
It was commissioned by a Thai millionaire, who spent his fortune on projects like this.
该寺由泰国一位专门投资这类项目的富豪出资兴建
He wanted to keep ancient wood-building techniques alive.
希望能维持古代木质建筑工艺的活力

The building towers 375 feet, and looks out over the coast.
真理寺高达375英尺，就建建在芭提雅海滨
Its four wings are dedicated to Thai, Cambodian, Chinese, and Indian iconography.
寺庙四面分别刻有泰国、柬埔寨、中国和印度风格的图案
A team of 250 wood carvers have created
整个建筑的宗教和哲学装饰图案
ornate images of religious and philosophical significance throughout the structure.
均由250名木雕工匠组成的团队负责雕刻
The Sanctuary of Truth is considered an art installation,
在人们眼中，真理寺是集艺术设施、
religious shrine, and cultural monument, all in one.
宗教寺庙和文化纪念建筑于一体的建筑
Although the creator has passed away
尽管其创建者已经离世
and won't have an opportunity to see his celestial masterpiece completed,
无缘看到这座天堂般的杰作竣工
the work continues according to his specific plans.
这一作品一直都在按照他的详细计划修建