No more driving up to North Fork. Soon Southern California will have its own Goenka retreat center for free 10-day Art of Living courses. Construction of the new Dhamma Vaddhana meditation center is well under way in Joshua Tree. In October 2009 three buildings for the women's side residences were approved by the city. Work will begin immediately on the layout, underground trenching and utilities, and the ground breaking for these buildings. On the men's side, final items are being addressed on the first two residential buildings. The solar collector tubes have been installed for heating water. Electricity and plumbing are now on and working. The third building is also moving ahead.
Buildings already completed on the site in Joshua Tree, California (dhamma.org)
The plans for the Dhamma Hall are currently being reviewed by the city. In the meantime, the development committee is pursuing pricing and bids from suppliers and subcontractors. Logistics are being worked out regarding the audio-video equipment. The kitchen/dining hall plans are also being finalized. See floor plans and renderings. What is Vipassana meditation?
