A short visit in Prague
To pay respect to the Venerable Bhikkhuni’s from Sri Lanka, who were invited by Venerable Bhikkhuni Sila, Hildegard and Angelika made a short trip to Prague. The warm connection that was established last year during their visit to us at Dhammacari was refreshed and the encounter was very nourishing and joyful.
Hildegard has been back here at Dhammacari since April, clearly strengthened by her long stay in the rehabilitation facility. However, her physical situation still needs so much attention at the moment that guest teachers continue to take over the reports with the meditators. Where the next place for Hildegard’s further healing process will be is still unclear.
The Report about building site
The last few months have seen a lot of work on the building site. Our carpenter has installed the first parts of the balcony railing on the south side.
This allowed the scaffolding to be removed, saving us further rental costs for this part of the scaffolding. The west façade is now also to be boarded up with the boards as a priority so that the scaffolding can be returned soon.
On the north side, Ronald, our carpenter, has already completed the exterior formwork above the canopy. As with the existing house, spruce boards are being used for the cladding, which will soon take on the same weathered color if left completely untreated.
The raw electrical installation is complete.
After the reed mats were firmly stapled to the walls, the heating pipes were installed.
In the bathrooms, drywall panels are needed as a base for tiles and plaster. These are currently being cut and fitted by a team of craftsmen.
Work on the clay plaster, which is being applied in several layers, has been underway for two weeks. The photo shows the new entrance area with the opening to the existing house on the right-hand side of the photo.
Thank you and Metta
Once again, a big thank you and lots of metta to all the helpers who have contributed to the construction project recently. Thanks to the work with the reed mats, large sums of money could be saved. A great Dana.
Many thanks and much metta also to all those who support this special building project financially.
May the blessing of all gifts flow back to you in rich and manifold ways
Further steps and call for donations
In order to apply for a grant from the KfW Bank, the building must be “functional”. This means that the technical components and also the structural parts that are necessary for the energy-efficient subsidy program must be completed. In our case, the floor structure and the bathrooms have to be finished and one or two electrical details have to be completed. The exterior formwork is also part of the energy efficiency package.
The following work is now pending:
Clay plaster on the upper and garden floors (in July)
Completion of the drywall panels in the bathrooms (in July)
Exterior formwork in July and August
Installation of the shower trays and drains (in July)
Floor construction with impact sound insulation and screed (in August)
Clay fine plaster layer (in September)
Tiling work (in September)
What is needed?
The available funds are still sufficient for the work in July.
In August:
60,000 € is needed
for the floor structure with footfall sound insulation including screed
For the further work on the exterior formwork and other carpentry work, a further
30.000€
Who can contribute?
Let’s complete this damma project together.
It is great how much has already been created by our Sangha and
that so many meditators have been able to encounter the Dhamma in this way, come again and again and integrate the teachings more and more into everyday life.
We live in challenging times
….what do we want to feed?
How can you donate?
When transferring to the association account, please state the purpose
“Extension building”.
Account details:
Sparkasse Erding-Dorfen
IBAN DE74 7005 1995 0010 1839 03
BIC BYLADEM1ERD
Who can become a permanent donor for 1 year or longer to support this project?
At the moment, 61x 100€ are already flowing into the project every month from our Sangha. That’s great!
Can we make it to 100 permanent donors?
Who can join in?
When transferring money to the above-mentioned association account, please state “Permanent donation for extension building” as the purpose.
Helpers
Helpers for the building site, but also for the garden or tasks in the house are welcome. Who can spare a few days or a week or two?
We look forward to hearing from you.
With Metta
Your Dhammacari-Team