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Dhamma Dipa International Buddhist Academy
Manu Bankul, Sabroom, South Tripura, India
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| In order to preserve and promote the Buddha Sasana in India, a monastic educational institution, Dhamma Dipa International Buddhist Academy (DDIBA) was establishedi n Tripura, India, in March 2007. One hundred eighty novices, 10-14 years old, began studying there. On June 24, 2008, the three residential viharas were burned down. No one was injured, but the monks and novices lost everything, except the robes they were wearing..
Buddhists in Tripura are a small minority, less than 1%, and are socially and economically disadvantaged. From the beginning, there was opposition to DDIBA by some non-Buddhist groups. There had even been a threat to destroy the academy. The Buddhist community of Tripura, however, strongly supported the academy and cooperated to make it a success in spite of the problems. All their hard work was reduced to ashes in just a few minutes by the disastrous fire.
Without help from the world Buddhist community, it will be impossible for the small group of Buddhists in Tripura to rebuild the academy. It is especially urgent because Vassa, the three-month rains retreat, will begin on July 17
As Founder and Director of the Dhamma Dipa International Buddhist Academy, I humbly appeal to all Dhamma brothers and sisters for generous contribution to reconstruct the only Buddhist monastic educational institution in Tripura.
With Metta,
Ven. Dr. Dhammapiya
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| Click the button to see a slideshow of all the photos, |
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Click the button to view photos of the reconstruction of Dhamma Dipa |
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Click the button to read a letter from Ven. Dhammapiya, received July 24. |
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Estimated cost for Reconstruction of Dhamma Dipa International
Buddhist Academy
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For 180 residents
Two residential viharas with galvanized corrugated iron sheet roof, concrete floor, and woven bamboo walls @ approx INR 300 per square foot.
(INR = Indian rupees)
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A
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6000 sq ft
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INR 1,800,000
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$45,000
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B
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3900 sq ft
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INR 1,170,000
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$29,250
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Total
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INR 2,970,000
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$74,250
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| Cot |
(INR 1500)
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INR 270,000
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$6750
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Bedding, including
mosquito net |
(INR 1000)
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INR 180,000
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$4500
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| Table and chair |
(INR 500)
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INR 90,000
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$2,250
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Books, paper,
pencils, etc. |
(INR 500)
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INR 90,000
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$2,250
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Set of robes,
2 sets each |
(INR 500)
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INR 90,000
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$4500
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Total
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INR 3,780,000
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$94,500
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Total
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INR 3,780,000
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$94,500
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If you wish, you can make a donation directly to Dhamma Dipa via bank transfer.
Bahujana Hitaya Education Trust
State Bank of India
Agartala Branch,
West Tripura, India
Acoount No. 1091503764
Swift Code: SBININBB476
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| You can donate to Dhamma Dipa through Buddhist Relief Mission via PayPal. |
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| Please specify that you wish your donaiton to be used for Dhamma Dipa. |
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| Donations to Buddhist Relief Mission are taxdeductible (U.S. IRS)
You can be sure that 100% of your donation will go to Dhamma Dipa.
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| You can also make a donation by check or money order. |
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Check or money order,
Pay to: Morgan Stanley, Buddhist Relief Mission, #574-688944
may be sent to:
Morgan Stanley, PO Box 951106,
South Jordan UT 84095, U.S.A.
In this case, please send a message informing BRM of your donation and indicating that it is intended for Dhamma Dipa.
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Registered address:
9152 Luea Lane
Swartz Creek, MI 48473, U.S.A.
Office:
152/1 Riverdale Road
Anniwatte, Kandy 20000
Sri Lanka
Tel: 94-77-964-9292
E-mail: buddhist@brelief.org |
