Will Buddhism gain a large following in the United States only by de-emphasizing the traditional temples, dress and other trappings which clearly link it to asian cultures (at least in our minds?). I recall reading a passage by a prominent asian master, who said essentially that buddhist temples in the U.S. should be built to look like the White House, instead of importing the style of temples as found in asia. This master recognized that many Americans would never be able to get past the "foreignness" of the outward appearance of buddhism and this would be a significant barrier. Thus, it would have to be put in a package that was acceptable and familar to a U.S. audience. Now this may seem offensive to some, but hasn't the spread of buddhism throughout the many and varied cultures of asia been possible only because of its being adapted to local conditions and attitudes?