Sunday May 19 to Wednesday May 29

The winter chill has receded and the rains have softened the earth, providing enough nourishment for plants and trees that populate the Center. In the changing seasons, it’s now time to remove the fallen branches, leaves, and weeds from these winter storms. Part of springtime is to plant flowers and vegetables.

Center Manager, Doug Smith, says the Center is also planning to do a deep cleaning of several areas around the Center, including the kitchen, dining rooms, Dhamma Hall, student rooms and the Pagoda.

“Looking around the Center, there are a lot of exterior door frames that badly need painting. There are some gaping holes in the fence, because of trees falling on it, which need to be repaired. Indoors, some drywall needs to be repaired and painted. I’m sure we could easily keep 10-15 people busy with all the work that needs to be done,” Smith says.

If you like working with your hands, outside is a beautiful time of year for doing all that we need to be done! There’s lots of grounds keeping that requires some tender loving care so that students arriving feel they are in a cared for environment.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Center, and with fellow Dhamma sisters and brothers in the area, as well as to deepen our own practice, and enjoy the conducive environment at the Center. An Assistant Teacher (AT) will be there for the three group sittings per day, and to hold Worker’s Metta Sessions. You will also receive support and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions about your practice.

Please apply here: https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schpubbananda