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Help Build a Retaining Wall at Buddhist Retreat Centre

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ORGANIZATION: Guhya Mantrika Community

  • 5 people are interested
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Currently, we are looking for volunteers to help us for two weeks, from March 30th through April 12th.

The project we'll be working on is building a retaining wall at the back of our meditation cabins. This is the first step in upgrading this key area. Future work will include indoor remodelling and and rebuilding the attached laundry area.

Volunteers should be in good health, fit and strong - the lifting of heavy materials, such as gravel and stone will be required, as will mixing and using cement.Experience with building, using cement/concrete is a bonus, but not a must.

We offer our volunteers three vegetarian/vegan meals a day and accommodation at the centre. You will be staying in shared cabins, with shared showers and hot water. Fans/heaters provided as needed.

You will be welcome to attend the daily morning vajrayana meditation practices with the community, as well as the Saturday morning "Meditation for All" class. and those with a genuine interest may receive special meditation explanations.

Volunteers are free to explore the land, home to diverse wildlife and native plants, as well as - in the right season - an astonishing array of fungi.

There are mediation spots around the land, with stunning views across the hills and valleys.

You can circumambulate the stupa, taking in a full circle of majestic scenery as you walk, and get to know the resident community.

Please note that volunteers are responsible for getting to the centre themselves. We do not issue invitation letters or offer any similar documents.

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About Guhya Mantrika Community

Location:

Estrada Nacional 253, Herdade Corte Pereiro, Santa Susana, Alcacer do Sal 7580-706, PT

Mission Statement

Volunteer in Portugal to participate in a community project located in a Buddhist Retreat Center in Alentejo. This project aims at helping this Portuguese Buddhist practitioners community to develop the retreat center and its community activities. You can join for 1 weekend up to 1 months and we have places available all year round. Individuals, small groups and students are welcome.

Description

This volunteer project is located in a traditional Tibetan Buddhist retreat center devoted to serve teaching, meditation practice and the spiritual community life. Its aim is the establishment of a center - an important milestone - in Portugal for the learning and practice of the purest spiritual traditions from the old Dzogchen and Mahamudra Lineage, as well as to encourage a pacific and compassionate atmosphere which actively contributes to the creation of a better, more pacific and benevolent society.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Faith-Based
Community, Faith-Based

WHEN

Sun Mar 30, 2025 - Sat Apr 12, 2025

WHERE

Estrada Nacional 253Herdade Corte PereiroSanta Susana, Alcacer do Sal 7580-706Portugal

(38.48875,-8.34993)
 

SKILLS

  • Interior / Exterior Decorating

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

N/A

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