Tim Bullock, Kumomoto Castle & The Warrior Class
Posts tagged Nipponzan Myohoji.
Happy New Years from the Leverett Peace Pagoda!
4 months ago on January 01, 2013 at 12:02pm
Buddha’s Footprints by Thomas Matsuda
New England Peace Pagoda
5 months ago on December 13, 2012 at 01:17pm
Photos from 27th Anniversary on Flickr.
8 months ago on September 20, 2012 at 11:52am
Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo
A CALL FOR IMMEDIATE HELP
TO SECURE THE OCCUPANCY PERMIT this FALL 2012
for our Beloved Monks and Nuns!
for our Beloved Monks and Nuns!
August 20, 2012
Dear Friends of the Peace Pagoda,
THANK YOU: Work on the Residence for Our Monks and Nuns, continues at the New Temple! Much progress has been made over the winter months and into the summer. And we thank you all for your willing offerings of support and financial resources that have brought the work thus far towards completion.
GOOD NEWS: The offerings that came from our modest fundraising initiative last October raised over $10,000.00. These offerings contributed greatly to the winter’s efforts to sheet-rock the walls and ceiling, tile bathrooms, and hire an electrician and assistant when the students at Franklin County Technical School were called back to work on the electrical needs of the County. About three-quarters of the electrical work has been done. All the plumbing has been installed and is in working condition. The kitchen sink and the gas stove are hooked up and working in the kitchen. The bathroom sinks and toilets are also installed and working.
There is much more needed: While we are writing to share the good news of all that’s been accomplished, we also must share with you that much
more needs to happen in order obtain the necessary occupancy permit for residency in the New Temple. Once this permit is obtained, our monks and nuns can move in!
more needs to happen in order obtain the necessary occupancy permit for residency in the New Temple. Once this permit is obtained, our monks and nuns can move in!
The time has come for movement into the New Temple. The New Temple, like the Peace Pagoda, is a place where all are welcome. It is a place for prayer and contemplation, to strengthen belief deep in our hearts that we can make this world a peaceful and secure world. . The monks and nuns are greatly anticipating the time when they can take up residence and fully practice in the Temple. When this happens, they give the care that is truly needed for the Sacred Space; and by being “in residence” and therefore present - make it a place of practice accessible to all. Right now morning and evening services are conducted in the New Temple Prayer Hall, regardless of the weather; and one monk must sleep in the Temple overnight.
Our appeal is urgent. The 27th Anniversary will be celebrated this year on September 30th. We have reasonable time to make quantum strides before the 30th. Mostly what is lacking are the funds to pay for electricians and other
professional service providers, the funds to purchase specific and necessary items such as fire doors, closet doors, tiles for the hallways, electrical fixtures, and light fixtures.
professional service providers, the funds to purchase specific and necessary items such as fire doors, closet doors, tiles for the hallways, electrical fixtures, and light fixtures.
10 day Rapid Response is necessary. Your rapid-response within the next ten days to this appeal will make it possible to do the following before September 27!
FIRST: Continue to retain the electrician and assistant to finish the electrical work.
Once the electrical work is finished, the following can happen:
1.The remaining places in ceilings and walls left open for the electrician can be closed with sheet-rock and
painted. (supplies are already on hand)
2.The electrical fixtures and light fixtures can be installed. (fixtures need to be purchased)
3.The Remaining wood floors can be installed. (wood already on hand)
4.The remaining tile flooring can be installed. (tiles need to be purchased)
5. Fire doors, bedroom doors, entry doors can be installed. (Doors need to be purchased.)
Once the electrical work is finished, the following can happen:
1.The remaining places in ceilings and walls left open for the electrician can be closed with sheet-rock and
painted. (supplies are already on hand)
2.The electrical fixtures and light fixtures can be installed. (fixtures need to be purchased)
3.The Remaining wood floors can be installed. (wood already on hand)
4.The remaining tile flooring can be installed. (tiles need to be purchased)
5. Fire doors, bedroom doors, entry doors can be installed. (Doors need to be purchased.)
SECONDLY: Finish the greenhouse area, which is an essential part of the active solar heating system.
1. Clearing out the lower level, including clearing out air ducts
2. Installing and adjusting appropriate air returns
3. Building the greenhouse floor, including gravel and paving tiles. (Tiles need to be purchased.)
4. Building the planter boxes .
1. Clearing out the lower level, including clearing out air ducts
2. Installing and adjusting appropriate air returns
3. Building the greenhouse floor, including gravel and paving tiles. (Tiles need to be purchased.)
4. Building the planter boxes .
WE ASK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE HELP AND RENEWED SUPPORT
Our goal is $20,000.
To reach that goal, 800 offerings of $25 each are now needed.
WE KNOW that IF everyone who receives this letter pitches in with one or more offerings of $25 each, we will reach the goal of $20,000.
WE HOPE that those who can, will consider making bigger offerings of $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more.
No offering is too big or too small.
All offerings are gratefully received.
By pitching in together to respond to this call for help and support,
our community gathers in spirit.
Step by step, every step a prayer, every step a miracle!
When our treasured community gathers in spirit,
There’s no telling what miracles will manifest!
our community gathers in spirit.
Step by step, every step a prayer, every step a miracle!
When our treasured community gathers in spirit,
There’s no telling what miracles will manifest!
Please make out your check to New England Peace Pagoda,
put “Construction Fund” in the memo and send to:
Friends of the Peace Pagoda
c/o Jim Perkins,
49 Richardson Road,
Leverett, MA 01054
49 Richardson Road,
Leverett, MA 01054
With deep gratitude
from the Friends of the Peace Pagoda Coordinating Committee,
Blessings of spirit to all,
Elaine Kenseth
COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Paula Green, Thomas Heineman, Beth Inham, Bob Jennings Elaine Kenseth, Al Miller, Jim, Perkins Carrie Schuchardt, John Schuchardt.Suzanne Webber, Chieko Yamazaki
8 months ago on August 24, 2012 at 12:32pm
Special Ceremony to Honor
The Tree of Peace
On
Sunday, August 12, 11:00am
At the
Peace Pagoda
100 Cave Hill Rd., Leverett, MA 01054
All Are Invited
The Tree of Peace was initially dedicated by
Mohawk Chief, Jake Swamp, October 18, 1940 – October 14, 2010
in the summer of 1985. Now 27 years later, Jim Farnham has agreed to lead a ceremony to honor this tree that was one among so many that Jake Swamp either planted and/or dedicated for peace and for the welfare of all of the children and the generations yet to come.
“I have envisioned a day when all of our dreams become a reality. Our multicultural programs, historical presentations, environmental forums, and youth and elders activities have enjoyed great success and every positive accomplishment comes with additional requests. This inspires me to continue the work and hopefully our work inspires you to join in our efforts. I congratulate you if you have already found the path to the peace we all seek and hope to cross paths with more like minded people such as you.”
-Jake Swamp
All are welcome to participate!
Please feel free to bring food to share after the ceremony.
9 months ago on August 03, 2012 at 08:51pm
10 months ago on June 25, 2012 at 03:58pm
