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| planting tibetan goji on the eastern fence |
As
usually in spring, I started the work at Amidaji temple with planting activity. Thus,
from the few donations received from readers and Dharma friends I planted 20
tibetan goji on the eastern fence of the temple land, and 26 sea berry on the
Western fence.
I
also added three Paulownia Tomentosa (Empress Tree/Kiri Tree). The Paulownia
Tomentosa are fast growing trees which are also present in China and Japan. The
total amount spent was around 150 euro (700 lei).
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| planting sea berry on the western fence |
The
plan for this year will vary depending, as usually, on the funds I am able to
raise. Various taxes must be paid, a gate for the temple courtyard is very much
needed, and if possible, I plan to start the building of a new bigger Hondo
(Dharma Hall) near the present one which can be transformed into library.
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| planting sea berry on the western fence in the far left is the Hondo and in the far right is the library of Amidaji |
Also
the present library may remain a guest house. Presently I use it as both
library and guest house. I would also like to build a cement platform or
pedestal for an Amida Buddha statue in the middle of the temple courtyard with a stone
altar for outside ceremonies and circumambulations. If possible I would like to
replace the stove on gas from the present Hondo with a new one on wood, etc. As
I previously said, the plan can be changed or adapted depending on the funds.
As Amidaji is a temple without any fees for activities or membership taxes, it
relies completely on the benevolence of its Dharma friends, so any little
donation is gratefully received and very much needed. Please click
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| planting a Paulownia tree. Now it looks like a simple long stick, but have patience as he will grow and develop very fast |
I
will post any progress I made, as I do every year. If you wish to see the main
plan for the temple, and the past years progress, click here.
As you know, Amidaji is opened for visitors. If you wish to read about the accommodation conditions, click here.
Inside that article there are links with photos of various friends from different countries who visited Amidaji temple.
Namo Amida Bu
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