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Namo Shakyamunaye Buddhaya,
We respectfully bow to our beloved Teacher (Thầy), respected Venerables, monks and nuns, and to all dear friends and spiritual companions near and far,
On behalf of Go As A River – Mindful Living Community Inc., we, disciples of our Teacher from Plum Village, first would like to respectfully send our greetings and best wishes for your well-being and good health. We also send our warm regards to the extended sangha, cherished friends, and benefactors everywhere.
On June 8, 2025, we held a fundraising vegetarian dinner for the construction of Tào Khê Mindfulness Practice Center — a meaningful and wonderfully successful event. This was the very first time we came together to offer our presence and financial support, as the foundational bricks to build Tào Khê Mindfulness Practice Center.
We received much support, care, and heartfelt encouragement from the Venerables, monks and nuns, and Dharma teachers from many places. Your kind words and supportive energy brought us closer together and helped lay the groundwork for this work and our spiritual home.
We were also deeply supported by our friends, the extended sangha, and generous benefactors. Thanks to everyone’s contributions, the fundraising dinner was attended by more than 700 guests, taking place in a peaceful and joyful atmosphere.
The total amount raised during the fundraiser was $49,709.54 CAD. Of that, $13,791.41 CAD went to the expenses (for hall rental, food, and supplies for the event). The remaining amount is $34,918.13 CAD.
We humbly express our deepest gratitude for your presence and generous support — both materially and spiritually. Through this letter, we wish to respectfully bow to the Venerables, and extend our heartfelt appreciation to all benefactors and volunteers who journeyed with us through every step of the event — from planning to completion. This is our sincere expression of gratitude and loving respect to all who supported the fundraising dinner.
We are aware that, in the process of organizing this event, we had shortcomings and limitations. We kindly ask for your feedback and suggestions so that we can improve for future events, and we sincerely look forward to your continued support and the opportunity to meet again soon.
All feedback and contributions can be sent to:
📧 goasarivermindfulcommunity@gmail.com
Lastly, we wholeheartedly pray that the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas offer their protection and blessings for the health and spiritual well-being of all beings. We wish you peace, joy, and wellness in body and mind.
With a lotus bud in hand,
Go As A River
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