After long anticipation, the construction for AZBT kitchen and Master rooms has finally started in the mid September 2006.  The entire project needs approximately fourteen-weeks to complete.  If everything is on schedule, we will have the new space in the beginning of next year for everybody to enjoy when they come here.

We have experienced all sorts of difficulties through the entire two years?planning.  It is not easy to accomplish a project in the unpredictable business world.  Fortunately, under the blessing of the Buddha and Buddhisattvas, we finally take the first step that was anticipated for a long time.  It is also a giant step for Vairocana Monastery.  So we can propagate Buddhadharma in the future.

There are so many people to thank.  These present day living Bodhisattvas support us continuously with their manpower, clever ideas, financial resource, and their hearts without any complaint.  They are truly the disciples of the Three Jewels.  Each of them has left a precious Dharma mark on the road of establishing Vairocana Monastery.

The frequent changes of the economy make the prices soar along with it.  Originally, the estimated construction cost was one hundred thousands dollars.  But, it was settled at the end with over one hundred fifty thousands dollars.  Our temple finance is under tremendous strain due to such huge price increase.  In order to make the project to be completed smoothly, we expect that everybody as a Dharma protector rejoices, gives some contribution, and plants one good fortune.  Your support will allow this biggest reconstruction project since establishing of the temple to be completed as planned.  Let Vairocana Monastery, the only retreat monastery in the eastern Pennsylvania, continues its mission to propagate the Buddha Dharma, to insure the Dharma to be everlasting, and to have the lineage of wisdom continuing on forever.

Your donation is tax-deductible.  Please make your check payable to AZBT, and mail it to: AZBT, RR3 BOX 3361, CRESCO, PA  18326.  We will send you the receipt for your tax deduction as soon as receiving your donation.

The Abbess of Vairocana Monastery
Venerable Ta Yu with join palms