carrying wooden pillars for the Hondo |
I changed the plans as I presented them in April, and started the summer works by first strenghtening and improving the Hondo
(Dharma Hall) of Amidaji. So, the same things that I wanted to do for the
library, I have done for the Hondo first. This is because there were some
problems at the Hondo which needed my urgent attention, and generaly speaking,
both buildings had the same difficulties. Thus, the funds raised for the
library, plus some extra funds from other sources were used on the Hondo
instead.
added some wood pillars to the walls to strenghten them. Then the pillars were fixed with strong nails on the concrete platform |
I give my thanks 🙏 to all those who helped me since I started
the fund raising campaign in April.
You can now see how the funds were used. Please, if you can
afford to, help me continue with the plans for improving the library. Any little help is welcomed and
appreciated.
Here is a list with the things I did for the Hondo (click on
the photos, too! - the result is at the end of the article!), which I will also do for the library if I raise enough funds:
adding a layer of polystyrene (10 cm thick) to the walls |
- added a layer of polystyrene (10 cm thick) on the walls
- added a layer of polystyrene (3cm) under the roof
- added some a strong construction net and a mixture over
the polystyrene to better fix it on the walls
- added a good painting over everything at the end of the
work
- added a drainage system for rain water
- added a drainage system for rain water
adding a layer of polystyrene (3 cm) under the roof |
The layer of polystyrene will keep cold in the summer and
warm during winter. The wooden pillars make the Hondo better suited
to resist against storms and harsh weather conditions.
adding a construction net and a mixture over the polystyrene |
Please, if you can afford to, consider a small DONATION for
Amidaji. As you know, the temple has NO taxes or fees for its activities, so it
depends on the generosity of friends and readers.
and here it is the result! - this is how the Hondo (Dharma Hall) of Amidaji looks like now, after I painted it: |
and here it is the result! - this is how the Hondo (Dharma Hall) of Amidaji looks like now, after I painted it: |
Thank you again for your support! I hope that new updates will follow soon!
Namo Amida Butsu 🙏
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