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After 23 years, another miracle has occurred in this millennium and continues to occur at the Lawai International Center on Kaua’i with the birth of the Hall of Compassion. This exceptional project has involved over 700 volunteers and supporters. The community has indeed pulled together and accomplished another miracle for the Lawai International Center.

The Hall of Compassion is a hand carved traditional 13th century building true to Japanese architecture. Buildings of this nature have been known to remain standing for over 1,000 years. The magnitude of this energy is transforming our island, our society, and our world, sparked by the commitment and extraordinary generosity of gifts from the heart.

The Hall of Compassion is 98% complete.. The last phase is to connect the bridge between heaven and earth, with the creation of a sacred ball which will be placed on the top of the roof for the Hall of Compassion in September. In addition a deck will be built on the sides and rock steps for the entry.

The Hall of Compassion has received phenomenal support from the community. The total cost of the project is $1,309,000 and the Center has received $1,289,000 in both cash and in-kind support leaving only $20,000 needed to complete the funding for the Hall of Compassion. Miraculously $834,600 has been raised in the past 8 months.

We have just received a second matching gift of $10,000 from the Stanny Foundation. All gifts received from the community will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 by this generous donor. Your dollar will generate another dollar for the Hall of Compassion.

The Center is inviting the community to be a part of this lifetime opportunity by participating in the final phase of the Hall of Compassion. Donations may be made to the Lawai International Center, a 501c3 non-profit organization in the following ways:

• Click Here To Donate Online:
  
• By check payable to Lawai International Center, mailed to 5678 Ani Street, Kapaa, HI 96746, or
• Contact Lynn at (808) 639-4300, e-mail LM@hawaii.rr.com

We send you love and gratitude for your support and for believing that a place like Lawai exists and can be shared with the rest of the world.