MORE THAN WOOD
More than metal.
More than wood.
More than walls.
More than windows and doors.
More than plaster and paint.
More than what it appears to be, yet spacious emptiness,
this place of refuge, this sanctuary coming to fruition to benefit all beings.
The blackbirds have returned to the nearby wetlands singing across the cattails,
their flight of song in the spring air whistling, opening the doors of this building,
this place and its variety of spaces, this Center.
May I remember all of this; this moment’s morning sky, this clear light,
this golden beech wood crossing over metal through plaster and concrete and color,
creating walls and windows and new views both exterior and interior
that open my heart and mind to the dharma, season upon season.
It is a great joy to see the center's red double doors open for the first time. We thank all that have contributed innumerable hours of time, expertise and building materials. We thank the many generous donors of the funds that have brought us this far. We look forward to raising the funds to finish the building (furnishings, ornamentation, library completion and a contemplative garden) and repaying our far-sighted and generous private lenders. - Lama Pema and Lama Yeshe
New Center Building Progress
- Kagyu Sukha Choling Meditation Center
- Ashland, Oregon, United States
- We look forward to the transition from building to utilizing this structure as a sanctuary for the practice of meditation and study of the Buddha's path.
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- DOWNSTAIRS OFFICES
- THE MEDITATION ROOM IS READY!
- LOTS of CHANGES. The Center is Almost Ready for L...
- Phyllis Norris and Marty Peterson Have Moved Their...
- Full Moon Day
- There was a Mahakala Meditation to say Good Bye to...
- These Are the Beech Wood Slats Before And After Th...
- Saving the Planet
- The Plants in the Wildlife Pond Beside the Center ...
- Catching the Rain
- The main floor is nearly ready for the June worksh...
- The concrete floors on each level are given two co...
- Nance Louise' Poem About the New Center
- There's Plenty of Parking for the Center on Hersey...
- Views From the Third Floor
- MORE OUTSIDE ADDITIONS
- Today There Is An Annual Meeting in the Center. ...
- Sat. May 8 Volunteers
- Kitchens, Bathrooms and Outdoor Entry Stones
- Volunteers Are Bringing the Center to Near Completion
- Spring Bursts Out Around the Center
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