FUNDRAISING

Dear Temple Friends:

Last year the Nechung Drayang Ling sold a small parcel of land close to the temple. With the proceeds, we were able to pay off the mortgage on the 25 acres of temple land, as well as other loans acquired over the years. We are happy to report that Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling is now completely debt free! Some of the funds were invested into long overdue projects; such as construction of the lotus/koi pond with a trickling waterfall, renovating the upstairs bathroom and guest rooms in the Retreat Center and doing work in the organic coffee orchard. Currently, our projects are the strengthening of the foundation for earthquakes under the Retreat Center and installing bamboo flooring. Future projects include a complete renovation of the main temple kitchen next year.

As a non-profit organization in the remote Ka’u District on the Island of Hawaii, Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling has survived the challenges of funding and a small staff. We have been here since 1973, one of the first Tibetan Buddhist centers in the West. It has been our conviction since the beginning that if we work wholeheartedly towards establishing a world peace sanctuary, we would overcome all obstacles and succeed. True to our belief, with the support of friends such as you, the temple has flourished; and serves as an inspiration to many and has touched the lives of people from all over the world.Temple funding primarily comes from individual guests and group bookings in the Retreat Center, sales in the Temple Store and donations. As a non-profit, we attempt to do a fundraiser each year to raise money for special projects and to help cover the temple’s overhead. It has been several years since our last fundraiser, now it is time.We have some very special gifts, in ppreciation for your generous donations. There are two beautiful Giclees – one of White Tara by Mayumi Oda, a renowned artist; and an appliqué Red Guru Padmasambhava by Venerable Gyaltsen Choephel from Nechung Monastery. Other gifts include a sepia poster of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Volcano National Park in 1980, a CD of traditional monastic chanting from Nechung Monastery in Dharamsala and an organic T-shirt with the temple image. We also have hand made scrolls on natural paper, with wise words of advice from H.H. the Dalai Lama.Thank you for your continued support! Donations can be made by check
or credit card.

With Our Best Wishes,
Michael and Marya Schwabe
Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling’s 2006 and 2007 Fundraiser

*$1000 Donation and more *
(you will receive all the following gifts)

1. a white Tara Giclee by Mayuni Oda

2. a red Guru Padmasambhava Giclee by venerable Gyaltsen Choephel

3. a repia poster of H.H. the Dalai Lama at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii

4. a T-shirt w/temple logo

5. a set of five scrolls with wise words by H.H. the Dalai Lama

6. (The Meaning of Peace, Never Give Up, A Precious Human Life, The

7. Nechung CD with traditional monastic chanting

*$500 Donation*
(please choose one of the following gifts)

1. White Tara Giclee by Mayumi Oda, 10"x20", this image was on the
   cover of Tricycle Magazine’s summer, 2001 issue. Mayumi is well
   known as an artist, and for her humanitarian activities.

2. Red Guru Padmasambhava Giclee by Venerable Gyaltsen Choephel
   from Nechung Monastery, 10"x20". This is a "Red on Red" thangka,
   an appliqué and embroidered image on satin silk. Gyaltsen is a
   master of this special Nechung technique.

You will also receive a set of five scrolls with advice from the Dalai
Lama.


*$100 Donation*
(please choose one of the following gifts)

1. His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Kilauea Volcano, 1980, sepia
   limited edition print and an Organic T-shirt w/Temple Logo (S,
   M, L, XL)

2. Set of five scrolls with wise words by H.H. the Dalai Lama (The
   Meaning of Peace, Never Give Up, A Precious Human Life, The True
   Meaning of Life, The Paradox of Our Age)

*$50 Donation*

1. Nechung Monastery CD, traditional chanting from Nechung India

Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling, Post Office Box 250, Pahala, Hawaii 96777
Tel: 808-928-8539 Fax: 808-928-6271 email: nechung@aloha.net 

 

Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling is a non-profit religious organization under 501 (c) 3. All donations are tax-deductible.   TEMPLE KITCHEN  The temple kitchen built in 1933 has served as the community center for decades. Until the mid-sixties, it was the dining hall for the Japanese Buddhists and plantation workers. Nechung monks at Prayer A remodeling was done in 1979, and since then, from this homey room that everyone loves to gather in, thousands and thousands of meals have been prepared to serve the public, temple workshops and retreats. It is now (and has been for awhile) in need of a major renovation and expansion, new roof and commercial equipment.   PUBLIC BATHROOMS The two public bathrooms behind the main temple also need attention and renovation. Used constantly by the public, visitors and retreat participants alike, these facilities were constructed around the same era as the temple kitchen.   MEDITATION RETREAT CABINS and GUEST COTTAGES  Yearly, we receive requests from people for private cabins to do personal meditation practice and retreat. Potential visitors have also asked for individual guest cottages. This has been a long projected goal for the temple. Several sites have been cleared and ready for buildings. The vision is to design the cabins & cottages with an Asian-Pacific theme, each having a small kitchen and private bathroom. The cabins will be for single residents; the cottages will be suitable for double occupancy.   Your support is very much needed and appreciated. Please contact Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling for more information. Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling P.O. Box 250, Pahala, Hawaii 96777 Tel: 808.928.8539 Fax: 808.928.6271

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