Monk House Construction In Progress!

It is said in the Lotus Sutra that in times of need the Bodhisattvas rise out of the earth to be of assistance.  This weekend at Shao Shan Temple was such an occasion as twenty people enthusiastically volunteered their time and energy for the construction of the Monk House (11/23 &24).  Roger Noble provided capable leadership and the building went up as the snow came down!  Construction continues - visit the website for a slideshow of the construction progress .

Opening Ceremony- Friday morning 11/23/12

Raising the first wall - Saturday 11/24/12

End of the day - Sunday 11/25/12

Monk House Construction Plans & Upcoming Work Days

Roger has prepared the initial plans for the Monk House and construction preparations are beginning. 


There will be an opportunity for eveyone to participate during the Construction Work Days planned for Friday Nov. 23rd & Saturday 24th. 
The Opening Ceremony & Ground Consecration will be at 9:30am on 11/23/2012. 


Join us for this exciting project!

Building Project Preparations Begin!

 Several Red Pine trees were cut this week as the first preparations for upcoming building projects.

The most recent and exciting development is the plan to build a 14' x 20' structure on the rise behind the woodshed.  This building will initially be uninsulated and will be used to house the Japanese Monks coming next summer for the practice period.  Roger Noble will be coordinating the construction and there will be an opportunity for the Sangha to be involved - more information to come!

Site of new 14x20' multi-use building

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Trees cut in front of the temple
to make way for the
Sept.2013 Ceremonies Tent





Logs from the front pine trees will be
pillars in the future (perhaps distant future)
new Zendo addition

Sewing & Squirrels

 This week the exciting milestone in the Mountain Okesa sewing occurred, as the first actual panels were passed out to sangha members to begin the rain stitch.  Regular sewing sessions will take place at Shao Shan Temple so we can experience together the depth of practice, when doing a mantra together as a sangha.








Outside the Temple, the red squirrels enjoy the pine cones from Shao Shan's Red Pines.

Sept. 9th -Anniversary Celebration

Shao Shan Temple's 12th Anniversary Celebration took place on
Sunday September 9th. 
Approximately 40 people participated in this joyous occasion - joining together in chanting and tying on ribbons symbolizing our intention.   This was followed by abundant refreshments and socializing.