Post #4 Follow the Dao
March 1st, 2010
Hello my fellow classmates and world. I found a new nonprofit organization. This one is real this time. I will be re-writing my assignment #1 with the intent to secure financial support for the Shien deh Dao temple of Florida. I spent 3 days inside and two nights campingoutside of the temple this past weekend. (2-26-10—2-28-10) Not only did I receive the Dao from a man named Mohr Dien Chuan Shr, but I also collected all the data that will enable me to re-write my assignment #1.
regards,
David Johnson
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I have read the Tao Te Ching numerous times and am a big fan. For what will you be obtaining funding? I was not aware that there was a Taoist temple in Florida. I am really curious how the temple is supported.
Awesome!
That’s great! I look forward to hearing how your project progresses from here.
Mcooper and classmates. The Dao temple claims to have no affiliation with Buddhism or Taoism. Mcooper, I am also familiar with the Tao Te Ching and Lao Tzu, but I am confident that the Shien Deh Temple is not related and if in any way simply exists as a long distant subset of ancient teachings. My focus is to obtain funding for grounds upkeep, more specifically the trimming of the temples gigantic trees which provide shade and comfort for temple visitors.
After the submission of my edited statement of need, I have realized that #1. I dreamt to large and out of the assignments direction when I created my own company to work for. And #2ndly: I dream to small…that is…my request for six hundred dollars for the funding of grounds upkeep is not an “urgent” need….
…I feel as though the individuals who do not believe that tree trimming and beautification of temple grounds is an “urgent” need….obviously have not stepped foot onto…into…or…around a Dao temple. The temple staff as well as myself believe that a well manicured environment (in) and (outside) of the temple is crucial for the preservation of the sanctuary-like atmosphere that these non-religious yet serene environments provide.
MCooper, the temple is supported by “Merit- contributions” and more specifically the personal funds of certain members whom have devoted their entire lifetime to the cultivation while on their own (Dao). “The way” …so in other words, people who attend temple ceremonies do not have the obligation to contribute money to the temple…but if you do, you will have become a “financial supporter”.
I share more information as I learn more about the organization.
David: Sounds to me like your passion has found a home! I hope someone not already affiliated with this temple will see fit to assist them in the upkeep of the grounds!