by Sirimangalo Author | Jul 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Just a quick post to show that we are serious about building accommodations, and they will go up as soon as possible. Here’s a sketch our volunteer engineer drew up for us. It should actually be modified a bit, and is not going to be quite as fancy, but this is...
by Sirimangalo Author | Jul 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Just taking a step back today to look at where things are going. The foundation has been set on the two new bathrooms and the walls are going up (the front part for a second time, after I realized I had them put the door in front of the shower, making the path to the...
by Sirimangalo Author | Jul 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
The purpose of constructing of a meditation centre is of course ultimately deconstruction of things like ego, self, addiction, views, etc. Along the way, though, it may become necessary to deconstruct more physical things. Today we tore down an old outhouse to build...
by Sirimangalo Author | Jun 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Work has begun on the two bathrooms for the cave area; that is to say, the sand and gravel are being moved. Next step is to dig septic tanks and destroy the old makeshift shower, and then we can start the building. sirimangalo.org has been getting some upgrades...
by Sirimangalo Author | Jun 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Just a short note to get our news page up and running again. We’re back on track here in Sri Lanka, and should have some repairs and new building starting in the next few days. The plan is to build a couple new washrooms first, for communal use, repair the...
