Sample Projects

Water Filtration System

MAE HONG SON, THAILAND

Water filtration system constructed for the Wat Hong Son Wanaram orphanage. This is phase one of a three-phase water project including water filtration, solar panels, and solar-powered water pump. The Thailand-based design team used common local materials for improved cost, better sustainability and ease of maintenance. The project is located in a mountainous rural region near the Myanmar border.  

Solar/Water System Research

REDWOOD VALLEY, CA

Wat Abhayagiri is a Buddhist monestary in the Thai Forest tradition located in rural Redwood Valley, California (USA). The monestary uses several solar and water treatment systems locally designed and operated over many years. The in-depth tour by Tan Yaniko was invaluable to increase our understanding of system design, modern options, cost tradeoffs, and best practices.

Two monks working to construct two large solar panels on a hillside in front of a larger building
Monk and woman walking down a dirt road inspecting the sides covered with gravel
Monk standing in front of several boxes of large batteries on the floor of a shed
Two large water tanks on a mountain with trees in the background

Solar-Powered Water Well and Pumping Station

MAE HONG SON, THAILAND

Final phases of the water project for the Wat Hong Son Wanaram orphanage.  This project completed the digging of a new well, installation of a water pump, and solar installation for powering the water pump.

Pickup truck in front of simple building with mountains and forest in the background
Man and boy in front of four large solar panels in front of a forest and mountains
Man and woman pointing to a large solar panel
Man pointing to DC electrical equipment with boy in the background
Group of men working equipment to dig a water well in a field
Top view of a water well pump with blue piping

Mindfulness Education

SUNNYVALE, CA

A very special opportunity to learn from one of the most respected Buddhist teachers in the Thai Forest Tradition, the Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro, through a community talk held at the Sunnyvale Community Center. Currently based in Khao Yai, Thailand, Ajahn Jayasaro has spoken at a variety of forums during his travels to the San Francisco Bay Area, including Stanford University and at leading Silicon Valley companies.

Image of monk Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro talking with a group of people