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Donations and Monk Sponsorship
Since the founding of our monastery in 1409 CE the monks have survived solely upon the generosity of others. This allows them to fulfill their vows and live a simple life dedicated to studying and practicing the Dharma for the benefit of all sentient beings. In Tibet the monastery was well supported due to the deep faith and kindness of the Tibetan people. However, now reestablished in a refugee settlement in India, it is much more difficult to meet the basic needs financial needs to provide for the monks. We now have to rely upon the greater world community to help us keep our 600-year-old tradition and pure Buddhist lineage alive. We are now living in a time in which the Tibetan culture is disappearing quickly and may soon fade from our world. However, due to the perseverance of the Tibetans, the leadership of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the dedication of the monastics, and the help of the world community, we have been able to keep this critical ancient tradition and teachings alive. Please consider helping us by making a tax-deductible donation today. Every little bit counts and makes a real difference. You may donation safe and securely online using either a credit card or PayPal, or by mailing a check.
You can designate your donation for one of the following purposes:
1. General monastery fund in India.
2. Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation (here in the USA).
3. Sponsor a monk.
4. Special request.
If donating by check please indicate the purpose. Checks are made out to:
Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation
3500 E. 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90814
If donating online please click on the donation button that corresponds to the purpose for you donation. If you are sponsoring a monk, please indicate the monk’s name and number.
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Monk Sponsorship
Please consider helping our monastery continue to meet the basic needs of the monks buy sponsoring one. We do have a program in which you can help the monastery by sponsoring a monk. Donations are made in the name of the monk and help the monastery provide for their food and education. Sponsorship is $20 per month and you can donate in one annual payment ($240) or monthly.
Once a monk enters the monastery The Gaden Sharste Norling Monastery and school provides all of required necessities for the monks under its care. From daily food to educational supplies, teachers to robes and bowls, the moment a young monk enters its protection their education, as well as their physical needs fully supported by the monastery.
In order to maintain this noble purpose of ensuring the future survival of Tibetan wisdom and culture your assistance plays a vital role. Even though you will pick one monk to sponsor, in the spirit of equanimity and compassion, all sponsorship contributions are divided evenly between all the monks. 90% of your contribution goes to the general care, educational supplies, maintenance of the monks, and the facilities on which they rely. The remaining 10% is divided evenly among all the monks for their minimal extraneous needs.
As you share your generosity and support with the monks of the Gaden Sharste Monastery through this sponsorship program, you help assure the accurate transmission of the ancient wisdom and the practice of Dharma, as well as provide the means of survival for this unique culture and its people.
