Construction of the New Great Dharma Chan Monastery in Boulder, Colorado A Project of Chung Tai Chan Monastery USA
Great Dharma Chan Monastery Renderings
Located in Boulder, Colorado, the Great Dharma Chan Monastery is currently being developed on a beautiful 35-acres site with elegant surroundings and stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. The Monastery’s architecture conveys the meaning of Buddhist art and culture. Its quiet countryside is an ideal setting for meditation practice and Buddhist learning, and its calming surroundings will help practitioners to realize their intrinsic purity and develop a compassionate way of living in harmony with the environment. Thus, the Monastery will serve people from all walks-of-life, allowing everyone to explore and learn the benefits of Buddhism. The monastery’s centerpiece is the main Dharma building, along with an associated residential building. It is designed to be “Net Zero Energy,” even produce more energy than needed to power the facilities, and the intention behind the monastery’s design is to encourage participants’ mindfulness while incorporating a balanced relationship with the environment by protecting the existing wetlands and enhancing its current ecology. Construction of the monastery began in early 2020, with completion expected in the summer of 2021. Upon completion, the resident monastics will offer a curriculum of Buddhist studies to introduce participants to the precious goals of Buddhist teaching: to know the path to lasting joy within, to realize our intrinsic perfect nature, and to promote a peaceful and compassionate lifestyle. Participants will also learn how meditation can help achieve these goals. Thus, the Monastery will be instrumental in building an effective Buddhist community to propagate the Dharma. The benefits of supporting the construction of a monastery are immeasurable. Please consider making financial contributions and volunteering your efforts. We invite you, your relatives, and your friends to participate in this project, to assist the Boulder-Denver community in achieving this historic mission together. The Great Dharma Chan Monastery is under construction.
Many sutras state that helping to construct a monastery yields immeasurable merits and blessings. The benefactors will receive good karma, and enjoy wealth and health life after life. They will be reborn in good places, enjoy the True Teaching, and eventually attain enlightenment.
1. Opportunities for Sponsoring Monastery Construction: Suggested Suggested Suggested Item Item Item Donation Amount Donation Amount Donation Amount Blessing/ Please your Chung Chief Founding Wisdom Tai branch for Benefactor Benefactor Benefactor details Please your Chung Please your Chung Associate Chief Initiating Magnificent Tai branch for Tai branch for US$10,000 Benefactor details Benefactor details Benefactor Monastery Bodhi Joyous Any amount Benefactor Benefactor Benefactor
2. Opportunities for Sponsoring Buddha Statues:
Zen Hall Reception Area
Small Carved Large Carved Item Buddha Relief Buddha Relief
Number of Buddha 308 13 Reliefs
Suggested Donation Please contact Chung Tai $20,000 / per Relief Amount (USD) Zen Center for details
3. Becoming a Member of Our Dharma Support Association： (1) Patron members commit to a monthly donation of $200. (2) Regular members commit to a monthly donation of $50.
Front Door Renderings
Construction of Great Dharma Monastery is a team effort. You can make a one-time donation or pay in installments. We greatly appreciate your generosity and support. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the reception office of any branch of Chung Tai Chan Monastery. You can donate via online banking, or by check. Please make checks payable to Chung Tai Chan Monastery USA and send it to your Chung Tai branch. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss other ways to help, please feel free to contact your branch. Chung Tai Chan Monastery USA is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.
Donation can also be made by using the following Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal accounts of Chung Tai Chan Monastery USA (CTCMUSA)