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Although many members of the LDSTC community are busy with various professional and social engagements, continuous efforts are being made to support the construction of the wooden temple. On Sundays, people come together to help lay the foundations, carry wooden trunks to the wood store, maintain the site, cook for the workers... . It is a meaningful activity which is often also a lot of fun.

On 11 April 2025, Philippe Sas, Head of International Cooperation at the Swiss Embassy in India, and his partner Verena Flück, Organizational Specialist, visited the construction site in Dikiling. They enjoyed a warm welcome from the local community, a shared meditation, a woodworking workshop with the artisans, and, of course, a detailed tour of the site. The appreciative and supportive presence of Philippe and Verena was a wonderful source of courage for everyone.

Since February 2025, a small group of Indian craftsmen have been patiently crafting the ground floor joists. A total of 250 wooden components are being planed and carved from the rough-sawn beams, each up to 6 meters long. The stock of rough-sawn beams is dwindling, while the stock of joinery is growing, as is anticipation for the construction phase planned to begin in January 2026.