It is already two weeks since the Gift Shop/Porter’s Lodge closed its doors for renovation and repair. This is to report that progress has been made and having completed an inventory (along with moving stock for storage), work on actual renovations and repairs begins this week. Presently, it is still difficult to ascertain when the Gift Shop will reopen; however, every effort is being made to expedite this project so that the Gift Shop can reassume its important role as a place of welcome and hospitality to our guests and visitors to our monastery. In the meantime we thank you for your patience and promise to keep you updated on further progress and the anticipated date for reopening.