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Help Yourself and Help Others
The teachings of Lord Buddha talk about the
merits gained from helping others and doing good
deeds. Donating time and money to the
construction of Nisala Arana gives us all the
opportunity of gaining merits.
Nisala Arana is still under construction. If you
would like to help in any way, from donating
money towards the construction of Kutties, to
giving your time to help with work at the
centre, please contact us.
The Gift Of Dhamma Is The Greatest Gift Of All
Kuttie Under Construction
Ongoing
Construction of Kutties
Work on the main building was unfortunately
brought to a halt due to the lack of funds. The
main building will include the Dhanasala,
Kitchen, Meditation Hall and accommodation for
lay followers. However one Kutti is now
completed and two further Kutties under
construction by Donors.
Estimates for Further Construction at Nisala
Arana – Sri Lanka
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Kutti with walking meditation Path
(inclusive of fixtures and fittings) |
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Rs.900,000 |
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US$9,000 |
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Lord Buddha Statue |
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Completed |
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Shrine Room |
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Completed |
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Meditation Hall |
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Roof |
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Completed |
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Railings |
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Rs.280,000 |
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US$2,800 |
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Floor Tiling |
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Rs.400,000 |
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US$4,000 |
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2 x Dormitories (with fixtures and
fittings) |
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Rs.400,000 |
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US$4,000 |
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2 x Shower/Toilet with fittings |
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Rs.200,000 |
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US$2,000 |
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1 Common Kitchenette with fittings |
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Rs.200,000 |
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US$2,000 |
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Five Fans an electrical fittings for
Meditation Hall |
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Rs.100,000 |
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US$1,000 |
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Dhanasala |
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Floor Tiling |
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Rs.400,000 |
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US$4,000 |
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Kitchen with Fixtures and Fittings |
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Rs.350,000 |
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US$3,500 |
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Five Fans and electrical fittings
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Rs.100,000 |
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US$1,000 |
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Surrounding Half Walls |
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Rs. 60,000 |
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US$ 600 |
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Water Tank |
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Rs.250,000 |
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US$2,500 |
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Pipe System |
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Rs. 90,000 |
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US$ 900 |
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Water Motor and Pump house |
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Rs. 60,000 |
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US$ 600 |
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Water Purification System |
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Rs.150,000 |
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US$1,500 |
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Steps (Stairway) to Dhansala and
Meditation Hall |
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Rs.250,000 |
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US$2,500 |
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Light Posts and electrical
fittings |
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Rs.500,000 |
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US$5,000 |
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Four Public Shower and Toilet Rooms |
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Rs.300,000 |
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US$3,000 |
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Building of New Well |
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Rs.175,000 |
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US$1,750 |
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Bus Halt for Villagers |
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Rs. 80,000 |
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US$ 800 |
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Fencing around the Monastery
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Rs.1,800,000 |
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US$18,000 |
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Water distribution system (laying pipes)
Rs.220,900.00 – US$ 1691
Construction of retaining wall (rear of
meditation center) Rs.238,395.00 –
US$1825
Construction of retaining wall (around
of dhanasala) Rs. 98,000.00 – US$750
Pavement of meditation center ( rear and
side) Rs.163,558.00 – US$ 1252
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THERE’S MORE TO LIFE
Modern living is fast-paced and enticing but we
will never find the inner peace through the
latest gadget or accessory. Buddhist meditation
focuses on giving up our attachments to these
everyday comforts and conveniences. Through
giving up the things we are attached to and
correcting our negative behaviour, we can
achieve a higher level of consciousness and a
greater understanding of the meaning of life.
Meditation, and following the Dhamma allows us
to look beyond ourselves to a greater existence.
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