Monastic dwellings are usually simple - only more insulation required in the northern hemisphere

Meditation in solitude is an important part of monastic training.

THAILAND
A small bamboo hut in the shade of one of the few trees
on top of this rocky outcrop overlooking the Mekong river.
By coincidence there is a water bottle in the foreground - it gets hot.

ENGLAND

A well insulated meditation hut set at a distance from the main monastery buildings.
The pile of wood in the foreground is very significant - it gets cold.