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PostSubject: news from Dharma Rain Zen Center - new land purchased   news from Dharma Rain Zen Center - new land purchased Empty3/9/2013, 12:11 am

Dharma Rain has recently purchased some land for a new center. Here is a story that appeared on a local Portland television station. If you want to watch the full video, click on the link below:

http://www.kgw.com/video/featured-videos/New-Buddhist-temple-coming-to-NE-Portland--196237411.html

by KGW Staff - Posted on March 7, 2013 at 8:15 PM

PORTLAND – The former landfill across from Madison High School near Northeast 82nd Avenue has been one of Portland’s biggest eyesores and a magnet for transients.

The area has served as a driving range and there has even been a proposal for a Wal-Mart there, but now neighbors are talking about some other big plans for the space.

By next year, it could become a Buddhist religious center with community gardens and paths connecting it to Rocky Butte.

The Dharma Rain Zen Center bought 14 acres of the land in November.

It’s been in the Buckman neighborhood for the last 25 years, but now the center wants to expand.

Besides a temple and green space, the building plans include a preschool and a 30-unit co-housing community.

Crews have already started clearing the overgrown land and reaching out to neighbors.

Kurt Muntzel still has his yard sign protesting plans to build a Wal-Mart there a few years ago. He's more open to the idea of a Buddhist center.

"I think it's going to be a great addition to the neighborhood. It's going to have nature trails and multi-use buildings and classes, so I think it's great. Better than some big retail center,” he said.

Before plans can move forward, the city has to approve the land use. There will be a public hearing March 20.

KGW reporter Katherine Cook contributed to this report.
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