Sri Dharmapālārāmaya Vihārasthānaya

30/11/2025

Help Restore Our Temple in Sri Lanka
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-restore-our-temple-in-sri-lanka

Cyclone Ditwah has struck with overwhelming force, causing catastrophic damage to the temple of my friends in Sri Lanka. The devastation is far worse than anyone expected.

We urgently request your continued support and additional contributions.
Every donation will make a real difference in rebuilding the temple and supporting those affected.

Please join us in helping this community rise again.

Sri Dharmapālārāmaya Vihārasthānaya

29/07/2025

Dear Dharma Friends and Bukkoku-ji Sangha,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits.
My name is Yushi. I was ordained under the late Rev. Harada Tangen Rōshi-sama at Bukkoku-ji. After completing my training there, I have been engaged in Dharma activities in Sri Lanka.
The temple I currently reside in, Śri Dharmapālarāmaya, is located in the hills of Kandy. Today, I reach out with a heartfelt request. Recent heavy rains have severely damaged the retaining wall of our mountain temple. This structure is vital to protecting all our buildings from landslides, especially given our precarious hillside location. Without immediate repairs, the safety of our residents, sacred relics, and the temple itself is at grave risk.

Regrettably, Sri Lanka’s ongoing financial crisis has left our devotees and local community unable to contribute as they once did. Many struggle to meet basic needs, making it impossible for us to seek aid from those already burdened. In this challenging time, I humbly turn to you, hoping you might extend support to preserve this sanctuary of the Dharma. The estimated cost of repair is 2,000,000 LKR (approximately 7000 USD).

I understand the weight of this request and approach you with humility, guided by our shared commitment to the Buddha’s teachings. Any assistance would be a profound act of kindness, safeguarding a place where the Dharma flourishes.

With Bodhicitta,
Rev. Yushi

(As GoFundMe doesn't service Sri Lanka I have asked my Dharma brother, Rev. Kogen Czarnik for help with setting up this page. All proceeds go to Śri Dharmapālarāmaya temple.)

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-restore-our-temple-in-sri-lanka?attribution_id=sl:addbc817-f042-4f50-884b-527f16d6d507&lang=en_US&ts=1753412829&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL1OSVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpdVqqhK1S2q3YLrPQDjeTe2DrayW_BsETB0AUwb4K5hpURSazQvux-RlxB__aem_VAyhrEM5x7yiO44M1qYPSg

Dear Dharma Friends and Bukkoku-ji Sangha, I hope this letter finds you in good… Piotr Czarnik needs your support for Help Restore our Temple in Sri Lanka

23/05/2025

Dear Dharma Friends and Bukkoku-ji Sangha,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits.
My name is Yushi. I was ordained under the late Rev. Harada Tangen Rōshi-sama at Bukkoku-ji. After completing my training there, I have been engaged in Dharma activities in Sri Lanka.
The temple I currently reside in, Śri Dharmapālarāmaya, is located in the hills of Kandy. Today, I reach out with a heartfelt request. Recent heavy rains have severely damaged the retaining wall of our mountain temple. This structure is vital to protecting all our buildings from landslides, especially given our precarious hillside location. Without immediate repairs, the safety of our residents, sacred relics, and the temple itself is at grave risk.

Regrettably, Sri Lanka’s ongoing financial crisis has left our devotees and local community unable to contribute as they once did. Many struggle to meet basic needs, making it impossible for us to seek aid from those already burdened. In this challenging time, I humbly turn to you, hoping you might extend support to preserve this sanctuary of the Dharma. The estimated cost of repair is 200,000 LKR (approximately 700 USD).

I understand the weight of this request and approach you with humility, guided by our shared commitment to the Buddha’s teachings. Any assistance would be a profound act of kindness, safeguarding a place where the Dharma flourishes.

With Bodhicitta,
Rev. Yushi

(As GoFundMe doesn't service Sri Lanka I have asked my Dharma brother, Rev. Kogen Czarnik for help with setting up this page. All proceeds go to Śri Dharmapālarāmaya temple.)

Dear Dharma Friends and Bukkoku-ji Sangha, I hope this letter finds you in good… Piotr Czarnik needs your support for Help Restore our Temple in Sri Lanka

24/04/2025

Dear Venerable Monks and Devotees,

May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you. I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits as you continue your noble Dharma work.

I write to you as a close Dharma friend of Venerable Yushi Monk, whose kindness and wisdom have profoundly enriched our temple community. Our bond, rooted in mutual respect for each other’s masters and shared teachings, has been a source of great joy since his first visit to Sri Lanka. Whenever he stays with us in Kandy, we are reminded of the unity of the Sangha across borders.

Today, I reach out with a heartfelt request. Recent heavy rains have severely damaged the retaining wall of our mountain temple. This structure is vital to protecting all our buildings from landslides, especially given our precarious hillside location. Without immediate repairs, the safety of our residents, sacred relics, and the temple itself is at grave risk.

Regrettably, Sri Lanka’s ongoing financial crisis has left our devotees and local community unable to contribute as they once did. Many struggle to meet basic needs, making it impossible for us to seek aid from those already burdened. In this challenging time, we humbly turn to your compassionate temple and devotees, hoping you might extend support to preserve this sanctuary of the Dharma.

We understand the weight of this request and approach you with humility, guided by our shared commitment to the Buddha’s teachings. Any assistance—whether through donations, materials, or guidance—would be a profound act of kindness, safeguarding a place where the Dharma flourishes.

Please know your generosity will be met with eternal gratitude.

With palms joined in reverence,

Ven.Poddalgoda Mahinda

https://karuna.lk/program/shridharmapalaramaya.html
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Bank Account Number
Account Holder’s Name：Poddalgoda Mahinda Thero
Account Number：357-2-001-2-0000911
Bank Name：People’s Bank
Branch Name：Kandy City Centre Branch
Branch Address：No. 04, Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
Branch Codes：357
Currency：LKR (Sri Lankan Rupee）
SWIFT/BIC Code：PSBKLKLX
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If transferred via *Western Union*
Recipient’s Name: Poddalgoda Mahinda Thero
Recipient’s ID (National ID Card Number):
822552340 V

MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) should be informed to the recipient after procession of transfer.
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