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* "As soon as I arrived at the Vajrapani Institute, I felt transported to a
safe, peaceful and sacred place."
ANA JAN 2023
* "This was my second time at Vajrapani and I’m so glad I went back. The
grounds and staff make it a perfect place to dive inwards and find peace."
LUCAS, JAN 2023
* "Such care goes into making sure solitary retreaters have what they need to
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In 2019, we made some very important changes to our systems that focused on
becoming more eco-conscious. We began to turn our minds towards the effect we
have on the collective and how we could start to look at ways that we could
leave a smaller, more intentional imprint on the environment. We realized that
investing in these changes was worth the increase in cost and slight decrease in
convenience for the huge impact it has on our environment as a whole.
Here are some highlights:
* Paper Products
* When we started to do our research on the effects of buying toilet paper
from large corporations, we found that over 22 million acres of boreal
forest in Canada have been cut down for the mass production of toilet
paper. We knew then it was very important to find a different way to source
our paper products at Vajrapani Institute.
* We found an amazing organization called Who Gives a Crap which uses all
bamboo, recycled paper, and sugar cane to source their products. This
organization is doing some amazing work for the world. They donate 50% of
their profits to building toilets and improving sanitation in the
developing world. We are so fortunate to source all of our paper products
with them!
* We also started using computer paper that is sourced from 100% recycled
materials.
* Cleaning Products
* We made the shift to using cleaning vinegar and baking soda as our primary
cleaning solutions to reduce the need to use other harsh chemical
cleaners.
* Suppliers
* We made some important changes to which suppliers we buy from. We moved
away from buying from large corporations and found locally and consciously
sourced products and organizations to purchase from instead.
* Kitchen
* We began to purchase organic and locally sourced produce whenever
possible.
* We are now sourcing our coffee from a local coffee roaster. The blend we
are currently ordering is fair trade certified, organic, sustainably grown,
rainforest certified, and supports indeginous women in Veracruz, Mexico.
* We started ordering our bulk items from a small, family-run distributor
that focuses on providing organic, natural, well-sourced products for the
good of the planet.
* We have also significantly reduced our usage of single-use plastics and
began prioritizing food ordering with a minimum waste impact in mind.
In increasing our spending for these very vital changes, we began to look at
ways to streamline our other systems to reduce spending. What we found was with
just a little bit of intention and exploring, we could significantly reduce our
costs.
Here are some highlights:
* Switching Systems
* We started to look into our costs with our phone system and realized there
was a big opportunity to streamline it to cut down spending significantly.
We switched providers for our main phone number which saves us almost $150
a month and also reduced the amount of landlines which saves us almost $200
a month. With these changes alone, we are saving over $4,000 annually.
* We changed our system for our water treatment and safety checks. In making
this change, we have saved approximately $200 a month.
* We also changed our retreat booking software to a more streamlined and
user-friendly booking system. With this switch, we have saved approximately
$400 a month.
* We combed through all of our subscriptions and found quite a few that had
been unused for quite some time. In cancelling these, we haved saved about
$70 a month.
* In total, we have saved upwards of $10,200 annually!
* Maintenance and Repairs
* As a team, we have shifted our perspective on maintenance and repairs
around the center. We have found that by taking the time and energy to
strive to repair things instead of replace things whenever possible, we are
saving quite a bit of money annually.
* We have been getting out on the roads in the middle of rainfall to make
sure that we are tending to the ditches. This keeps our road safe and those
who come and go safe as well. We are proud of our team for getting out
there and staying proactive!
2019 was a very powerful and illuminating year for Vajrapani as an organization.
We prioritized streamlining our processes, taking care of our planet, and
creating a culture of collaboration. We rejoice in all of these highlights and
so much more!
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WE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO ALL WHO HAVE HELPED AND DONATED SO FAR TO HELP MAKE THIS
MAGNIFICENT WORK OF ART AND AUSPICIOUS HOLY OBJECT COME TO LIFE!
It’s quite a sight to see the Compassion Wheel come to life as this magnificent
vision starts to become a reality. As a reminder the vision for the prayer wheel
at Vajrapani Institute is to fill a 7’x10’ prayer wheel with 5 Trillion Mani
Mantras which will be spun at the heart of the land here, blessing all who come
and the surrounding area.
The basic structure has been framed out by our amazing carpenters. Mechanical
engineers have designed, built and installed a new structurally reinforced frame
and bearings system to hold the weight of the mantras and spin it with the force
of one hand. We are now focused on putting together the wheel and getting it
filled. As fortune would have it, a past staff member and Nalanda Monk who had
been studying the Basic Program and helping Nalanda to fill its statues and
prayer wheels recently returned to help us here! We are so grateful to Venerable
Gyatso for helping to take on the project of filling this amazing compassion
wheel.
Gelek Sherpa from Land of Medicine Buddha, painted the sky and earth mandalas
which go inside the wheel. He will also be painting the ceiling of the prayer
wheel house and traditional Tibetan artwork surrounding the wheel. Venerable
Tsering from Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s home in Aptos, CA painted the mantras in gold
on the center pole. Vajrapani has ordered one trillion micro films with the Om
Mani Padme Hum compassion mantra. These films are being printed and gradually
shipped to Vajrapani now. Venerable Gyatso began filling the wheel on Saka Dawa.
While the current plan is to start by filling the wheel with one trillion
mantras and cover it with its custom bronze cladding so that the wheel can start
to be spun, our goal is to eventually raise the funds to order four trillion
more mantras to be added to the wheel. In the meantime, work on the traditional
Tibetan style roofing and ornamentation will continue in 2020. As well as
progress on the traditional artwork that adorns the site. Eventually, as work
continues, we can then expand our focus to the landscaping surrounding this
beautiful prayer wheel.
We are so grateful to all who have helped and donated so far to help make this
magnificent work of art and auspicious holy object come to life! There will be
more opportunities to help in filling the wheel as well as helping to continue
to donate to the completion of this beautiful project.
You can find more information about this project as well as make donations here:
http://www.vajrapani.org/compassion-wheel/
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Dear Community,
As I sit down to write this letter to you all, I have warmth in my heart and a
smile on my face. 2019 was another year to rejoice in. It was a year filled with
so much growth, community support, and abundance. I celebrate the opportunity to
share with you all of the ways we grew as a center.
It is pretty amazing to reflect on the massive generosity of our donors and
community. Because of all of you, Vajrapani became debt-free for the first time
in decades! We were also able to streamline our operating systems and reduce
some expenditures while investing in more sustainable practices.
2019 was also a year filled to the brim with amazing retreat offerings with
wonderful teachers. We were able to host two retreats with Rob Preece, two
retreats with Glen Svensson, as well as group retreats led by powerful teachers
like Geshe Gelek, Geshe Sherab, Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa, Venerable
Amy Miller, and our Resident Teacher Elaine Jackson. Alongside these wonderful
offerings, we also hosted several secular retreats such as Cultivating Emotional
Balance, Compassion Cultivation Training, and Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction. In addition to our calendar, we also hosted an array of groups from
different spiritual traditions through our Facility Rental program. I rejoice in
the knowing that we helped create the causes for these beings to benefit from
the blessings of this precious land.
In addition to a wonderful program year, we made significant progress on our
Prayer Wheel project. Truly, a remarkable sight to see this magnificent project
continue to unfold.
Of course, none of this is possible without the support of the special people
that come to offer service to Vajrapani. 2019 saw various wonderful staff
members come and go. This allowed for the opportunity for even more amazing
beings to come and help steward this special place. I extend my deepest thanks
to all who have come and gone from Vajrapani and offered their service.
Regardless of the length of time here, you all have made a lasting imprint that
will reverberate out to all who walk these lands for generations to come.
Lastly, as you may have imagined, I am writing this letter to you now in 2020,
amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. During these challenging times, I am rejoicing
that due to the abundance of last year, the generosity of donors like you, and
in particular, one very generous donor – we were able to not only become
debt-free, but also, these funds have become paramount in sustaining Vajrapani
through these difficult times. What a huge blessing! In 2019, we planned for a
very fruitful 2020 program calendar. Although that inevitably has changed, we
are able to utilize funds raised in 2019 towards essential upgrades to our aging
buildings and infrastructures. These upgrades ensure the health of Vajrapani’s
land and facilities for many years to come.
As I end this letter, my heart is full. Thank you for all of your continued
support of Vajrapani. Thank you for sharing your practice with us. Thank you for
your generous donations of financial resources, time, energy, and love – we feel
all of it and are truly grateful. Vajrapani would simply not exist without the
support of those who come, those who wish to develop their minds in the Dharma,
and for those that believe in its mission to help all beings transform their
minds.
Much Love,
Heidi Oehler
Executive Director
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