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Early Contributors

It takes a sangha

It was a long process, nearly three years to prepare the site, organize materials, and hold the traditional Tibetan Buddhist empowerment ceremonies. The final consecration was February 19, 2009.

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Our Story

All the right conditions came together to make the temple and stupa a reality.  The land was most suitable, there were no governmental obstructions, the money was available, skilled stupa builders were involved, a sangha existed to support the effort, a compassionate Dharma attitude was held by all, and there was a spiritual director with an authentic Tibetan Buddhist lineage at the helm. The effort was tremendous, but it all came together seamlessly. It was meant to be.

The Stupa Building Team

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Lama Karma Rinchen

    Spiritual Director

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    Andrew Fitts

      Gendok and Builder

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      Lama Tashi

        Kauai Sangha Leader

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        Jeremy Morrelli

          Marble Stupa Engineering

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          Mark VanWagner

            Site Support

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            Paul Kloppenburg

              Stupa Consultant

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