Appeal for Donations for a New Shrine Room (Budu-Geya)
"The scent of flowers cannot travel against the wind, but the scent of good deeds travels in all directions." The Dhammapada
In 2003, the Ohio Buddhist Vihara, a Buddhist temple, was established in Cincinnati, Ohio. There has been a need for a place of worship for Buddhists in the Midwest USA for a long time. With the help of a generous donation made by Mrs. Shantini Wijay, this dream was realized.
Since its inception, the Buddhist Vihara has grown to become a respected center for religious worship, and a religious gathering place for a large number of Sri Lankans and non-Sri Lankans eager to study the religion of their birth and to learn the discipline of meditation. Throughout the year, traditional Buddhist ceremonies are held that draw the attendance of Buddhists from all over the Midwest and also the attendance and interest of Christians and other non-Buddhists.
The temple now needs a bigger physical space to accommodate its growing ranks of worshippers.
The objectives of the Cincinnati Buddhist temple are:
1. The temple doors are open wide to provide for the spiritual, religious and educational needs of men and women of all faiths and of Sri Lankan Buddhists living in the United States of America.
2. The temple serves the diverse spiritual needs of all Buddhists and non-Buddhists, without discrimination and with warmth and spiritual openness;
3. The temple serves as a meditation center with the goals of teaching the techniques and practice of meditation for the purpose of spiritual development.
4. The temple continues to serve as a cultural and social center for Buddhists and non-Buddhists.
5. A facility with more space will greatly amplify and enhance the services which we currently provide: namely a center for Buddhism both as a source of systematic study, and as a haven for those who seek relief and refuge from the storms and stresses of daily life, regardless of existing religious affiliations and cultural backgrounds.
The Vihara must raise a sum of $150,000 in order to complete the new addition to the Shrine Room, space large enough to accommodate all. Your generosity is called for now. It is vital for the future of this temple.
You may make direct contributions via mail to the temple, with checks payable to the Ohio Vihara - Building Fund. Under I.R.S. rules and regulations, all of your donation will be tax deductible. No matter how small, every contribution will help and in its entirety go towards a new addition to the temple.
May your noble act of generosity serve as a source of inspiration to generations yet unborn. Above all May the merit of your good actions and generosity be transferred to those dear ones who have left you and deeply appreciate the merit you generate on their behalf. May they attain the ultimate happiness of Nirvana.
May you be well and happy!
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Buddhist Vihara - 1831 Miles Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. USA.
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