grew vegetables, and planted trees for reforestation. They were committed to the creation of a self-sustaining Buddhist-based community by engaging in natural farming and raising cows, goats, and other farm animals. They planted part of the land with herbal plants for the purpose of making traditional herbal medicines. They tried to preserve forest trees and wild animals and were careful to prevent forest fires. Buddhist meditation retreats were held in the community from time to time. The community also produced paintings as well as books on Buddhism and spirituality.