MAHA DHAMMIKA TEMPLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FUND
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

     The ever increasing number of Burmese, and people interested in Buddhism in Ontario has necessitated seeking an alternative place to accommodate bigger communal gatherings for various Buddhist ceremonies, events and activities.

     The old monastery purchased in August 1998 located at Hopewell Avenue is no longer suitable or appropriate to hold frequent gatherings due to an ever increasing number of devotees.

     With a view to prolong Buddha Sasana, the Temple Construction Committee and the resident Sayadaws voted to proceed with the construction project on a one acre piece of land located at 12, High Meadow Place.

     The Burma Buddhist Association of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - executive committee members, the Temple Construction Committee, under the leadership and auspices of the Venerable Sayadaw U Panna Vamsa of Los Angeles, California, accompanied by resident Sayadaws performed the "Ground Breaking Ceremony" on June 23rd, 2001, Saturday at the auspicious hour of 9:30 a.m. The ceremony was also graced by the presence of Venerable Jotika, who happens to be in Toronto on his world tour mission.

     In furtherance of the propagation of the precious teachings of the Buddha for the benefit of all mankind, your generous and unstinted donations are required for the successful completion of the new "Maha Dhammika Monastery". In the years to come, the Maha Dammika will be the focal point of the dissemination of Theravada Buddhism for North America.

     Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu… for your generous donations.

     Please send your cheques, drafts, money order, payable to : The Burma Buddhist Association of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, addressed to the care of :

     Harry Than Htut

     888 Apple Gate Court,

     Mississauga, Ontario,

     Canada, L5C 4L6

     (Canadian tax deductable receipt will be provided for each donation recieved)