Dear friends in the Dhamma,
Before we retire to the retreat, here is a construction report:
Last Saturday the roof was closed with the last panels.
Robert in action with the last plate, sure-footed and free from giddiness…
The afternoon coffee could therefore take place on the roof…. and somehow Angelika was also conjured up on the roof…
And here everything is well packed again…
he last timber delivery will arrive next Friday and there will now be a break in work for about a week. The work will then continue until shortly before Christmas, and the roof covering with tiles is planned for next year.
The topping-out ceremony is planned for December 18, with the craftsmen and planners also attending. This is a traditional ceremony at which a topping-out speech is spoken by the carpenters to bless the new building and the builders express their appreciation for everyone involved in the construction work.
We are looking for 100 long-term donors
The number of monthly permanent donations has now grown to 49….almost half!
Maximiliano has pledged a permanent donation of a
further €1,000 for one year.
….thus 10 places of the permanent donations have been taken over
And Ronald, our master carpenter, has also pledged a permanent donation.
We are delighted together with them and with everyone else who supports this project.
Why does it need long therm donors?
In order to be able to carry out the other trades following the shell construction,
such as exterior cladding, heating electrical installations, plumbing, flooring, etc., the further financial resources are required.
We will announce the expected costs shortly.
The contracts will then have to be awarded to the contractors soon.
As we now want to complete the construction without further breaks, we will also accept private loans if necessary. The KfW grant of €375,000 must be drawn down by April 2026 at the latest. This is only possible if the building is fully functional.
In order to repay these loans step by step, we will need continuous donations:
If someone wants to end after 1 year, he/she should be replaced by new permanent donors.
Of course it is also welcome to give a higher monthly amount.
Who is willing to support this growth for the Dhamma in this way?
This project can be shared by many people.
Everyone can play a part in creating this “rock in the surf” in these turbulent times.
Another 51 permanent donors are needed
Who will join in?
Who will become a permanent donor with €100/month for a year or longer?
As always, every contribution is welcome!
Furthermore, one-time or repeated offerings of Dhamma in any amount are also welcome and meritorious. Everyone can make a contribution within their means to make the Dhamma accessible to many people.
How can you donate?
Please indicate in the bank transfer
purpose “Extension building”
and in the case of a standing donation also
“standing order”.
We would also be pleased to receive a message from you if you are participating and whether you can pledge for 1 year or longer.
As always, the transfer is made to the association account:
Dhammacari Vipassana Meditation Center e. V.
Sparkasse Erding-Dorfen
IBAN DE74 7005 1995 0010 1839 03
BIC BYLADEM1ERD
As in previous years, we have scheduled a special retreat time from 6.12. – 6.1., when only experienced meditators are in the house and we therefore also have the opportunity to do one or more retreats.
I – Angelika – am particularly looking forward to this, as hardly any breaks were possible last year and I feel really “retreat-ready”…
We also wish you a truly silent time
With Metta
Your Dhammacari-Team