Meditation Center Fund Raising Opportunites 2022

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Santarama Buddhist Hermitage

meditation center in Penang, Malaysia

Āyatana Yamaka
Currently some renovation for the meditation hall and ladies quarters are ongoing due to termites infestation.  This renovation will enhance the safety and comfort for the yogis in future. Previously, multiple insight meditation group retreats had been held here, including retreats led by Bhante Gavesi.

1st phase - roof and beams (meditation hall)
2nd phase - roof, beams, new toilets, flooring, walls (ladies quarters).  
3rd phase - roof, beams (dining hall)

The center needs to raise RM250,000 (USD$60,000) for 1st and 2nd phase; and later this year, the budget for 3rd phase. So far, RM120,000 (USD$28,800) has been collected.


 


Pictures: https://sites.google.com/view/santarama/home

We are collecting the funds through HMC (Houston Meditation Community) and we will then transfer it to Santarama Malaysia's account.

If you're interested in supporting this effort, you can donate either through Zelle or Check:
1. Zelle to email address: hmc.trsrr AT gmail DOT com
2. Check Mailing address: HMC, 3422 Stoney Mist Drive, Sugar Land TX 77479. Check should be payable to HMC or "Houston Meditation Center"

Note: Please include "Santarama" in details/memo/notes. Let us know if you need a receipt for tax purposes.

Thank you for your generosity. May Santarama continue to benefit many through meditation teachings and retreats.


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