Bhava Nirodha Nilaya Projects and Useful Things
I'm often asked what would be useful or what is needed here at BNN. The following is a list in reply. It is updated monthly. Please check before bringing items not listed here.
Dhammasālā Insulation and ceiling
Last summer the temperature measured 140 ℉ at the ceiling inside and 107℉ at the floor. This summer, the days are significantly hotter. With these high temperatures the ceiling fans and a/c don't make the slightest difference. Ceiling insulation is needed. (Please join our livestreams until we reopen in November.)
Outdoor bathroom with shower and composting or flushing toilet.
An additional kuti for monastic life aspirants and residents.
Nissarana Kuti
Nissarana Kuti will be Ayyā Mārajinā's residence this vassa.
Stainless steel camp sink
Reading / meditation chair
Extra storage battery for above EF Delta 3 Ultra Plus
for Bhava Nirodha Nilaya
1) mosquito repellents- We have Thermacell E-series https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PDNCMMN/?coliid=I13U6TVWBT4PLX&colid=3RDKESQO1EBKX&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it
mosquito coils are also okay.
2) Stick incense: frankincence, sandalwood
3) Beeswax votive candles
4) two magnetic screen doors
5) Mosquito pop up tents for meditaton
6) volunteer(s) who can do some mindful gardening and maintenance on the property
7) some clearing for additional buildings, maintain a secluded, wooded atmosphere
Ayyā Mārajinā and Future Residents
Gift Cards while not necessary are always useful - Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Publix, Tractor Supply, ACE, Home Depot or Lowes
Dr Bronner's lemongrass sugar soap refill
Allimax Pro Allicin
Classical Pearls "Dragon Pearls"
Gillette Fusion 5 Blades
Theravada Cuba and Sanditthiko Retreat Residence
Due to the legal difficulties created by the U.S. embargo and its increasing sanctions on Cuba, we humbly request monetary donations go to our international dāna coordinator outisde of the United States. Food and necessary hygiene and cleaning supplies can be purchased online for delivery within Cuba - up to now - in dollars and euro.
Donations to purchase data for our residence mobile phone - there is no landline- and meal and personal hygiene supplies for our Cuban sāmaner residing in Sanditthiko retreat residence can be made directly online with delivery in Cuba included. Please email for instructions. Note donations will not be tax deductible for income tax purposes.
Medical care in Cuba is no longer free. Our sāmanerasis taken by the director to medical appointments when needed and the care is paid for.
TC projects include:
1) Travel for Ayyā Mārajinā, the Sāmanera Akiñcano and ten precept renunciant Nekkhamma Sīvālī for training.
2) Purchasing solar panels and a solar generator that can power the refrigerator and fans during extended electrical outages, which can last three days or more. They will eventually be used in our rural hermitage when a property is acquired or gifted.
We graciously welcome rent-free use or donation of a small farm in a quiet/isolated area of eastern Havana or Pinar del Rio province or similar with a water well or where a well can be dug. Our community can help rehabilitate the property.
