Updates
STUPA PROJECT
Medicine Buddha Marble Stupa Series
A Series of Shows and Interviews 2021-22
We are thrilled to host and interview several individuals and groups who will be working with Diamond Mountain to make the Medicine Buddha marble stupas and pilgrimage path a reality.
Sunam and Hanlie share more about the monthly talks in March. View the series.
On February 9, 2022, Bob from Line and Space presented the Special Use Application to the County. He did a wonderful job and we got a conditional approval of SUA with requests for additional surveys and checks
- Traffic statement
- Right of way to Fort Bowie
- Comply with Outdoor Light regulations
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- Notice to Clear Native Plants
- Drainage Analysis
- Floodplain use permit
Working on these, we keep you posted.
Geotechnical Engineering – Stupa Site 1
Before a building project ever breaks ground, a geotechnical engineer, in our case Western Technologies Inc., evaluated site subsurface conditions and provided information for foundation design, slope or any other ground modifications that may be required. The engineers did 1 test boring to a depth of 15 feet below the existing site grades.
The purpose of the geotechnical engineering services will be to evaluate the subsurface conditions to provide recommendations and/or discussion for the following:
- Foundation design parameters, including types, depths, allowable bearing
capacities, and estimated settlements - Lateral earth pressures
- Earthwork, including site preparation, fill placement, and suitability of existing soils for fill materials
- Drainage
- Seismic considerations
- Corrosivity
- Excavation conditions
- Cut and fill slopes
- Slabs-on-grade
The Taiwan sponsors picked in August 2021 the marble called “Ash” for their Stupa. After the marble has been stuck in the US due to international shipping problems for a few weeks, it’s finally on its way.
The Stupa Design is incredible cooperation between the monastic definitions for Stupa construction and our incredibly architect’s from Line and Space. A special thank you to Bob Clements for his openness to all the requirements from the ancient books.
Consecration Ceremony for Medicine Buddha Pilgrimage Path & Stupas, by Cheshu Rinpoche (1861-1933)
We have been in conversation with our neighbors and owners of the Cochise Marble quarry. They introduced us to their master quarrier in Europe and have sent us a rendering of what marble stupas might look like. They have a CNC factory in Utah that may produce the stupas as well the marble steps going up the mountain. They also have a ceramic business in Vietnam.
Don’t miss the passionate talk by the owner of Cochise Marble, Marco Gonzales, “Extracting the magic marble“.
Then we have been working with the University of Arizona and Albert Bates to plan how we can best create a lush and green lower campus and strive for reforestation of this area. This will allow every person that goes on a Medicine Buddha pilgrimage to stay cool as they walk from marble stupa to marble stupa all the way up the mountain.
Travis gave as well an inspiring talk on how to “Replenish the desert. Restore the Earth”
To start we interviewed four organizations to develop a masterplan. A masterplan is the overall plan that guides and governs the project over a period or several years. It brings the vision to life! In the end we selected Line and Space LLC, Architects.
This architectural from came highly recommended by the clients we interviewed, came to Diamond Mountain in person to see the site, are very conscious of sustainable practices and have worked extensively in China. We are excited about working with their team.
Thank you
for your generous donations!
We have been working hard
to put your donations toward
the fantastic Medicine Buddha Marble Stupa Project!
King of Lapis Light (initiated by Dr. Wu)
Sea Dancer (initiated by Japan)
Good Name & Ocean Song (initiated by Taiwan)
Beyond Sadness (inititated by Malaysia)
Finest Gold (initiated by Singapore)
Jewel Moon (initiated by TSAM DE – The World & Vietnam)
Love,
Sunam
and the Diamond Mountain Team