The primary goal of the building program has been to create a higher standard of student accommodation than the old Sasana House offered.

Thanks to donations and our earlier Building Appeals, in 2003 we had two accommodation buildings at lock-up stage — nine-bedroom and seven-bedroom, each unit with showers and toilets. By November 2004, with donations and bridging loans from supporters, we were able to have the nine-bedroom building ready for occupation by meditators. By June 2005, the second block building was completed and used for the first time.

In 2005 our appeals raised funds to install gas-fired central heating in both the new buildings and 2006 purchased the same heating system in Sasana House. In 2007, building funds were used to make extensive improvements to the walkways and steps throughout the Centre. In 2008, we will complete steps from the carpark to the main hall and further landscaping. We will also be considering the next stage of the development of the Centre, and requesting donations to support this.

All donations to the BMIMC Building Fund are making a tax deductible. A special receipt will be provided. Simply complete the form below by downloading it from here. Add your credit card details (or make cheques payable to BMIMC Building Fund) and post us back the form.

Thank you.