The current urgent works and plans
Join us in creating the Dzogchen Center for spiritual practice in Poland.
We, at Yeshe Khorlo, are building a haven dedicated to the practice of Dzogchen in the quaint town of Jarków. Currently, we are focusing on the renovation of the old house – our goal is to provide a platform for individual and group practices, a home for our builders, and the seat of the Yeshe Khorlo association in Poland. Help us make this vision a reality by contributing to our cause.
On this page we present the current urgent work and plans. To get to the archive of works, please visit the gallery…
May 2023
Work on the roof is already on the final straight!
We are already very close to the goal, but not yet in place – we still need $8,500 USD to protect the building against rain.
Initial state
Target state
We are more than halfway to our goal, but we still $8,500 USD to urgently secure our Dharma House from the elements by installing a proper roof.
Every little bit helps and is appreciated.
Imagine an expansive gompa (100m2), a meditation hall, large enough for 50-60 people on the first floor. This would pave the way for us to organize international events for Yeshe Khorlo students from around the world.
The cost of living and expenses are significantly smaller in this part of the world, compared to western Europe.
Estimated costs for this phase of our project include:
- Mansory works and materials: $2400 USD
- Transportation of wood $1200 USD
- Roof installation $9600 USD
- Earthworks with an excavator $900 USD
- 8 windows $2200 USD
- Tar paper and other building materials $1,200 USD
The total cost for this phase is $17,500 USD.
With your help, we can make this vision come true. Check out our current progress with the photos attached:
UPDATE – We are doing the following works in July 2023 now:
- cleaning works around the building along with levelling of site (nearly one meter layers of soil were collected and two-sided access to the building was formed),
- transport and storage of wooden elements for roof construction,
- formworks for ring beams and assembly of beams for roof’s structure.
Below the photos documenting the works in specific order. Please continue your kind support!
UPDATE – August 2023
UPDATE – Meeting with Rinpoche in Germany. August 2023
HH Gangteng Rinpoche visited Munich, Germany, in August 11-15, where he gave initiation and explanations to Shitro practice and led a group practice called Drubchö. During the course, there was a time with Rinpoche to discuss the plans and current development of the building the center in Jarków. Rinpoche gave valuable comments and support for the project.
The project was welcomed in Germany with enthusiasm. Friends from Germany and other countries offered donations, words of support and expressed their willingness to come and practice together in Jarków. Rinpoche emphasized there how important the project of the building the center in Jarków is for Yeshe Khorlo.
UPDATE – The first retreat at the Center. October 2023
The first retreat in the center in Jarków was led by Eva and Helmut. It was intended to remove obstacles and accumulate merit for building the center.
The place of Yeshe Khorlo in Poland is becoming our common reality. We are planning further works in Jarków to enable the arrival and retreat of more people. We will strive to prepare this place with practice and our work. We invite people who want to support to contact us!
Kontakt: info.yeshekhorlo@gmail.com lub center.yeshekhorlo@gmail.com
April 2023
Fast forward to April 2023, and we’re inching closer to making our dream a reality.
We’re opening the first rooms and planning an official opening with our esteemed Khenpo Karma Wangyal.
Your support, whether big or small, could make a world of difference and help us realize our dream of creating a space for spiritual practice and community. We deeply appreciate your assistance.
We need just $3,000 USD to complete the final touches.
Our vision includes fresh coats of paint on all walls and doors, new wooden floors in the kitchen and bathroom, installing bathroom equipment, setting up kitchen furniture, hanging lighting fixtures, installing new electrical sockets and switches, and replacing the stairs and doors.
Your support, whether big or small, could make a world of difference and help us realize our dream of creating a space for spiritual practice and community. We deeply appreciate your assistance.
Here’s a breakdown of the costs for this phase of the project:
- Paints: $250 USD
- Flooring: $400 USD
- Hot water heaters: $500 USD
- Kitchen fittings: $200 USD
- Lighting fixtures: $200 USD
- Staircase renovation: $800 USD
- Door installation: $150 USD
- Electrical installations: $500 USD
The total cost for this phase is $3,000 USD.
With your help, we can make this vision come true. Check out our current progress with the photos attached:
