The TIBETAN MEDITATION CENTER is pleased to announce the continuation of its development of retreat facilities for Buddhist practitioners, known as Phuntsok Dargye Ling, “Place for Expansion of Sublime Perfection.” Envisioned by TMC founder, Khenchen Rinpoche, Konchog Gyaltshen and endorsed by H.H. Dalai Lama, this retreat facility will enable practitioners to engage in week, month and traditional three-year retreats under the direction of an accomplished retreat master.
Thanks to your generosity, TMC has already completed and paid for the first two stages of this meritorious project. First, the Center has purchased 43 acres of park land near the main TMC location. Second, the Center constructed the home for our retreat master, Drupon Thinley Ningpo. The next stage is the construction of Milarepa House, designed to accommodate six retreatants and a permanent resident caretaker.
This construction will be accomplished in three phrases:
Phase 1- Preliminary designs, site plan and government fees: already completed at $8000
Phase 2- Final designs, permits, impact fees and site preparation: already completed
$5,000 of $33,000
Phase 3- Actual construction at $160/sq. ft.: $410,000-$450,000
Please join with us in this exciting project, which benefits retreatants and their supporters with equal merit. You can make a monetary donation or sponsor a particular project, such as digging a well, landscaping a garden or furnishing a room. Check this Project Progress Overview for available projects and an update of our progress. Contributions can be made by check to TMC/Milarepa House or by Visa or Mastercard. Consider a monthly pledge of support. Donations are tax deductible. For further donation information, contact Julie Blair at 301/432-8834 or blairjh4@aol.com. We thank you for your generosity.
“The yogi meditating upon the mountain and the one from town who supports him become enlightened together due to the yogi’s dedication of merit and their interdependent connection.” Jetsun Milarepa
We hope you will join us in this virtuous endeavor. Please ensure the continuity and completion of this project by making a generous donation today.
Click to enlarge this photo of the August 2004 retreat:
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