Our projects and Useful Things
Dhammasālā Insulation and ceiling
This is our biggest concern. The Dhammasālā is currently closed until November due to the heat. Last summer the temperature measured 140 ℉ at the ceiling inside and 107℉ at the floor. With these high temperatures the ceiling fans and a/c don't make the slightest difference. In order to keep the Dhammasālā useful year round, the ceiling needs to be finished, which means insulation and ceiling to cover it. Project estimate if a professional is needed $5k, if labor is donated, about $2k for materials.
Nissarana Kuti
Nissarana is our first kuti. It is my retreat kuti.
Useful Things for Bhava Nirodha Nilaya
I often receive questions asking what would be useful or what is needed. The following is a list in reply. Updated monthly:
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
or mosquito coils are also okay.
2) Stick incense: frankincence, saffron, sandalwood
3) Beeswax votive candles
4) two screen doors- magnetic doors are okay
Ayyā Mārajinā
Health concerns prompt certain supplements and care in diet.
Individually packed frozen meals (allergy to honey and intolerant to onion - temporarily unable to tolerate spicy food due to gut microbiome disruption)
Gift Cards while not necessary are always useful - Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Publix, Amazon, Walmart, Tractor Supply, ACE, Home Depot or Lowes
Dr Bronner's lemongrass sugar soap refill
Allimax Pro Allicin
Classical Pearls "Dragon Pearls"
Bioactive B complex (must be readily absorbable like methylfolate and methylcobalamin otherwise cannot take)
Donations for 2026 -2027 Travel to teach in Latin America including Cuba and Brazil
Airfare to Bodh Gaya 2027 (would love for a kappiya to accompany)
Theravada Cuba
Due to the difficulties created by the U.S. embargo on Cuba, we humbly request only monetary donations at this time. Donations can be sent to our international dāna coordinator outside of the United States.
dana.sanditthiko@gmail.com
We are working on purchasing solar panels and a solar generator that can power the refrigerator and fans during extended electrical outages.
We also welcome rent-free use or donation of a small farm in a quiet/isolated area with a water well or where a well can be dug.
