Buddhist Town Newsletter - Dec 2024
Reposted from Buddhist Town January 17, 2025
Dear Buddhist Town property owners, members, and friends, Season’s Greetings!
Looking back at 2024
After repeated discussions, revisions, and refinements by our team of engineering consultants in consultation with the City, the Phase I project plans and the Phase II planning and engineering revision reports for the Holy Heavenly Lake Buddhist Town were finally submitted back to the City on December 18 to address various departmental comments. Following the November elections, we also began engaging with newly elected city council members and the new mayor, receiving positive feedback and support. The primary concerns stem from the potential future impacts of operations on traffic, roads, and public infrastructure, possibly inconveniencing the public. For a small city currently undergoing extensive development but with insufficient public infrastructure, it is understandable that the City is under pressure. We hope under the leadership of the new mayor and with the multifaceted support of several consultants, we can work together step by step to resolve these challenges! We pray for the smooth commencement of Buddhist Town’s construction in 2025! Gratitude to all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for their blessings and to all participating organizations and volunteers for their relentless efforts.
Looking forward to 2025
Thanks to the efforts of our architectural team, the style and design of the Phase I projects have already taken vivid form. They showcase a diverse range of styles, from Chinese to European to Tibetan, forming the core of the Buddhist Town around Holy Heavenly Lake and Liberation Square. We have promised the City that the Phase I buildings will be completed and open to the public within three years after obtaining the construction permit. Meanwhile, the Phase II participants will continue to design their own Buddhist structures of various styles, showcasing diverse Buddhist cultures and enriching the cultural and artistic activities of Buddhist Town.
Therefore, for the June gathering this year, we sincerely invite Phase II participants to exhibit your design concepts. We are planning to invite our mayor, former mayors, city council members, local organizations and neighbors to join us and exchange ideas. We will also be able to better share the future vision of Buddhist Town with all True Dharma practitioners worldwide!
Building a community of shared values – Gratitude and Practice
From the physical community to the online community. Buddhist Town itself is a manifestation of practicing of the True Dharma, shared with all sentient beings, bringing them real benefits. It establishes a shared life experience and the genuine practice of great compassion for all beings! We aim to create a cultural environment in which our surrounding neighbors can take pride and where they can enjoy peace and harmony. In the online community, we aim to create a place where everyone can continuously share and learn. In 2025 we will further promote activities.
