Help Rebuild Qing Cheng Mountain

Sichuan Province, China

Please help the Daoist Temple on Qing Cheng Shan (Mountain) in Sichuan Province. The following picture shows a beautiful structure, part of the main temple that was destroyed by the earthquake. As of today (5/16) lives lost are estimated at 30,000. In the village surrounding this temple, all living structures were damaged. It was said that most smaller temples that mark the sacred land of the moutain are also lost. Exact details are yet to be provided. Updates will be posted as they arrive.

I am doing a fundraiser to gather $9000 to donate to this temple and the one in Long Hu Shan during my upcoming trip to China in November. $9000 sounds like a lot of money, but just think, if 900 people sent in just $10 the goal would be met quickly. Converted to Chinese currency, it makes a huge difference.

The following email was sent to about 600 recipients:  "Many of you have been following my path as a Medical Qigong Therapist and Daoist. You may also know that I am headed for China in November to be ordained as a female Daoist Priest. This is a huge honor and blessing for me as there are few women Daoist priests to begin with and even less in the United States. The temple where I have received part of my training was destroyed in the earthquake in Sichuan Provence this week (Qing Cheng Shan). The Temple where I'll be ordained this year (Long Hu Shan) was also struck by an earthquake in 2005 shortly after our first visit. The two temples are considered "brother & sister". Because I have experienced the poverty of both of these regions and the hardships these people live with each day, even before the news of the earthquake I had made it a priority to return this year with a contribution for the villages. Now, seeing the devastation of the earthquake raising $9000 has become the focus of my attention for the next few months. If enough funds are raised to support the expenses, I will travel to BOTH temples to hand deliver the donations. These people live in poverty sometimes with shoes that have holes in the soles, ragged clothes, children without diapers, homes without coverings for windows, no electricity, scarce heating, and limited food supply. I can't even imagine what it must be like after an earthquake.

What I am asking is if you would share $5 to help support the cause. It's not a lot, but it makes a huge difference when converted to Chinese currency. In addition, your contribution is sure to reach the intended recipients as I will be taking it to China myself. No worries about it getting caught up in political or bureaucratic red-tape. Even the smallest contribution will mean a lot to supporting the rebuilding of the temples and villages. The Rising Lotus is not a non-profit, but I do give you my word that your contribution will make it to China. The name of each person contributing will be taken to China and a special blessing ceremony will be performed at the Temple(s). Please note that the funds are intended for the villagers, we will be making a separate donation to the temple. However, due to the structure of the villages where the temples are located, most administration is handled by the temple itself. Meaning, the villages exist because of the temples and the people who inhabit the areas are usually related to the priests who work at the temple. Remember, these are very remote areas and it takes a lot of time to get there.

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The most heartfelt gratitude is extended to the following persons who have donated funds

to help the families in Qing Cheng Mountain, China. Your generosity is appreciated.

Total Raised to date:  $105

C. Rutti

G. Goodman

D. Daugherty

C. Montanez

S. Hahn

Qing Cheng Shan

Pictures from my trip in March '07

(all of this is now rubble...)

COMING SOON