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20260727234922-Michael-Broderick-Submission

2026-07-31T20:27:24Z

Michael.Broderick: User:Michael.Broderick

{{SavedApplication
|status=Submitted
|Submissiondate=2026-07-27
|Submissionyear=2026
|page=20260727234922-Michael-Broderick-Submission
|firstname=Michael
|lastname=Broderick
|birthdate=1962-09-28
|birthcountry=United States of America
|nationality=United States of America
|street=192 Malibu Dr.
|city=Palm Springs
|stateprov=CA
|postalcode=92264
|country=United States of America
|email=mikebroderick111@gmail.com
|telephone=831-345-3166
|retreattype=Solitary hermitage
|solcenterstreet=192 Malibu Dr.
|solcentercity=Palm Springs
|solcenterstateprov=CA
|solcenterpostalcode=92264
|solcentercountry=United States of America
|solstartdate=2027-01-01
|solenddate=2027-12-31
|solretreatliaison=Michael Broderick
|solretreatliaisonemail=mikebroderick111@gmail.com
|SolHermDescription=My proposed hermitage is a small 1963 vintage mobile home in a quiet senior community on the southern edge of Palm Springs bordering the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument with access to hiking trails. I have been living here since September, 2025 and plan to retire here. I have lived in Palm Springs since 2022. My support system is primarily myself. I will be using a combination of grocery delivery, picking up groceries pre-ordered online along with occasional store shopping.
|cvedu=City College of San Francisco
Associate Degree in Nursing 1988
|cvwork=Octapharma Plasma
April 26, 2022 to April 30, 2026 Indio, California
Worked as a Physician Substitute. Included evaluating donor suitability, review and notification of test results
and managing donor reactions.
Covelo Group
September 21, 2021 to November 18, 2021 San Rafael, California
Contracted to work at Marin Health Medical Center for their employee flu clinic administering flu vaccinations,
COVID boosters, TDAP vaccinations, and N95 respirator fit testing.
Dominican Home Health
May, 2009 to August, 2017 Santa Cruz, California
Case manager with a team of PT, OT, ST, MSW's and a WOCN specialist providing patient instruction and
care, IV and wound VAC therapy, case conference participation as well as new hire and nursing student
education.
|studiedtibetan=Yes
|spokentibcomprehension=None
|writtentibcomprehension=Basic reading comprehension
|tibetanrequiredforretreat=Not required
|tibetanretreatparts=Individual practices will be done in Tibetan.
|introbuddhism=Ordination and retreat June, 1992 to March, 1994 Rangoon, Burma
Lived at Chanmyay Yeiktha, the meditation center of Sayadaw U Janaka, and engaged in silent intensive
Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw; the majority of this time spent
as a fully ordained Theravada Buddhist monk.
Insight Meditation Society 1991 Barre, Massachussetts
Spent two months engaged in silent intensive Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat under the guidance of
Sayadaw U Pandita.
Insight Meditation Society 1990 Spent three months participating in the annual three month Insight Meditation retreat.
Barre, Massachussetts

In 1980 took Theravada Buddhist Refuge with the Burmese monk, Sayadaw U Silananda, and subsequently lived and
studied with him as his attendant for approximately two years. I continued my studies off and on and participated in the annual 3 month retreat at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts in 1990 then spent two months in meditation retreat under the guidance of Sayadaw U Pandita at Insight Meditation Society in 1991
|refugehistory=Vajrayana Buddhist Refuge 1997 Santa Cruz, California
Refuge ceremony with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche at Pema Osel Ling a few months after meeting him.
|formalvows=Yes
|formalvowsdetails=Theravada Ordination and retreat June, 1992 to March, 1994 Rangoon, Burma
I lived at Chanmyay Yeiktha, the meditation center of Sayadaw U Janaka, and engaged in silent intensive
Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw; the majority of this time spent
as a fully ordained Theravada Buddhist monk.
|ngondrocomplete=Yes
|ngondro1=Dudjom Terser
|ngondro1begin=2000-12-26
|ngondro1end=2001-06-01
|ngondronotes=Dudjom Sa-Ter Ngondro 10% completion as required by Lama Tharchin in 2005 during first 3 months of retreat.
Also, completed the 100 bum accumulation of Vajra Guru Mantra during retreat ending in 2004.
|previousretreatscomplete=Yes
|previousretreatsdetails=Three year retreat December, 2000 to March, 2004 Santa Cruz, California
Completed a three-year retreat at Pema Osel Ling under Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's guidance with focus on
Dudjom Tersar Ngondro, Maha yoga deity retreats, Atiyoga Threkchod practices along with Tibetan classical
written language studies. Deity retreats practiced were Vajrakilaya, Tsokyi Thukthik, Khandro Thukthik,
Throma Nakmo and Kurukulle.
Four year retreat February, 2005 to February, 2009 Santa Cruz, California
Received a Tsadra Foundation grant to engage in a three-year retreat at Pema Osel Ling with an eight month
extension under Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's guidance focusing on practices of Mahayoga, Anuyoga and Atiyoga
from the Namchak Putri and Khandro Thukthik cycles of the Dudjom Tersar.
|ynadvstudiesprogs=No
|ynofferedservices=Yes
|offeredservicesdetails=Remained living in Santa Cruz, California, between retreats and afterward until 2017. I was available as requested by the Lamas periodically for Lama support, Tibetan text editing, Pema Osel Ling public retreat support as a senior student, and participated in the Pema Osel Ling ngondro program available for questions from those practicing their ngondro accumulations.
|othercommunitywork=My profession as a registered nurse I consider a vocation and used that opportunity to benefit the community as I was able.
|retreatduration=12
|StartFunding=2027-01-01
|EndFunding=2027-12-31
|costestimateCurrency=USD
|costestimate=36,000
|requestedamountCurrency=USD
|requestedamount=15,600
|othermoney=Current savings $28,000. I plan to take Social Security after I turn 65 years old in October 2027 for approximately $2300 per month.
|letterofmotivation=Sitting here writing this and seeing my past retreats listed along with realizing I'm getting older and assessing my mind’s lack of maturation in these immensely profound teachings, I can’t help but feel extremely grateful but, I sure have more work to do.
After my 3 year retreats, some time in early 2009, Lama Tharchin and Lama Sonam discussed with me living there in solitary retreat in one of the cabins planned to be built on the Pema Osel Ling property for that purpose but those plans unfortunately changed and those cabins were never built. I subsequently have worked as a nurse since leaving 3 year retreat while leading a fairly ordinary life. Except fortunately, Tsadra Foundation sponsored me for 17 months of solitary retreat in 2018 and 2019. I again went back to work and ordinary life afterwards. This time I feel even ordinary life is benefiting my practice. I think the germ for that shift in perspective was experienced during that solitary retreat time and am grateful for my Tsadra sponsorship that made that possible.
After four years of hard work life, currently having more time for formal practice and review of the teachings given by my Lamas, my mind once again turns towards retreat.
I continue to feel a responsibility to not waste the teachings I have been given and, frankly, to prepare for death or at least senility in retirement. My health is good and I still have the energy to do formal retreat practice so the time is now it seems. Again reading the letter Lama Tharchin wrote as “some final advice just before dying” only reinforces my resolve.
I hope that Tsadra Foundation considers my application for solitary contemplative retreat sponsorship to continue practicing these teachings and to be of what benefit I can to all beings in this life and the next. This is the contribution I think I can make in this world that most fulfills my Lama’s wishes.
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20260727234922-Michael-Broderick-Submission

2026-07-31T20:27:24Z

Michael.Broderick: User:Michael.Broderick

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|Submissiondate=2026-07-27
|Submissionyear=2026
|page=20260727234922-Michael-Broderick-Submission
|firstname=Michael
|lastname=Broderick
|birthdate=1962-09-28
|birthcountry=United States of America
|nationality=United States of America
|street=192 Malibu Dr.
|city=Palm Springs
|stateprov=CA
|postalcode=92264
|country=United States of America
|email=mikebroderick111@gmail.com
|telephone=831-345-3166
|retreattype=Solitary hermitage
|solcenterstreet=192 Malibu Dr.
|solcentercity=Palm Springs
|solcenterstateprov=CA
|solcenterpostalcode=92264
|solcentercountry=United States of America
|solstartdate=2027-01-01
|solenddate=2027-12-31
|solretreatliaison=Michael Broderick
|solretreatliaisonemail=mikebroderick111@gmail.com
|SolHermDescription=My proposed hermitage is a small 1963 vintage mobile home in a quiet senior community on the southern edge of Palm Springs bordering the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument with access to hiking trails. I have been living here since September, 2025 and plan to retire here. I have lived in Palm Springs since 2022. My support system is primarily myself. I will be using a combination of grocery delivery, picking up groceries pre-ordered online along with occasional store shopping.
|cvedu=City College of San Francisco
Associate Degree in Nursing 1988
|cvwork=Octapharma Plasma
April 26, 2022 to April 30, 2026 Indio, California
Worked as a Physician Substitute. Included evaluating donor suitability, review and notification of test results
and managing donor reactions.
Covelo Group
September 21, 2021 to November 18, 2021 San Rafael, California
Contracted to work at Marin Health Medical Center for their employee flu clinic administering flu vaccinations,
COVID boosters, TDAP vaccinations, and N95 respirator fit testing.
Dominican Home Health
May, 2009 to August, 2017 Santa Cruz, California
Case manager with a team of PT, OT, ST, MSW's and a WOCN specialist providing patient instruction and
care, IV and wound VAC therapy, case conference participation as well as new hire and nursing student
education.
|studiedtibetan=Yes
|spokentibcomprehension=None
|writtentibcomprehension=Basic reading comprehension
|tibetanrequiredforretreat=Not required
|tibetanretreatparts=Individual practices will be done in Tibetan.
|introbuddhism=Ordination and retreat June, 1992 to March, 1994 Rangoon, Burma
Lived at Chanmyay Yeiktha, the meditation center of Sayadaw U Janaka, and engaged in silent intensive
Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw; the majority of this time spent
as a fully ordained Theravada Buddhist monk.
Insight Meditation Society 1991 Barre, Massachussetts
Spent two months engaged in silent intensive Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat under the guidance of
Sayadaw U Pandita.
Insight Meditation Society 1990 Spent three months participating in the annual three month Insight Meditation retreat.
Barre, Massachussetts

In 1980 took Theravada Buddhist Refuge with the Burmese monk, Sayadaw U Silananda, and subsequently lived and
studied with him as his attendant for approximately two years. I continued my studies off and on and participated in the annual 3 month retreat at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts in 1990 then spent two months in meditation retreat under the guidance of Sayadaw U Pandita at Insight Meditation Society in 1991
|refugehistory=Vajrayana Buddhist Refuge 1997 Santa Cruz, California
Refuge ceremony with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche at Pema Osel Ling a few months after meeting him.
|formalvows=Yes
|formalvowsdetails=Theravada Ordination and retreat June, 1992 to March, 1994 Rangoon, Burma
I lived at Chanmyay Yeiktha, the meditation center of Sayadaw U Janaka, and engaged in silent intensive
Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw; the majority of this time spent
as a fully ordained Theravada Buddhist monk.
|ngondrocomplete=Yes
|ngondro1=Dudjom Terser
|ngondro1begin=2000-12-26
|ngondro1end=2001-06-01
|ngondronotes=Dudjom Sa-Ter Ngondro 10% completion as required by Lama Tharchin in 2005 during first 3 months of retreat.
Also, completed the 100 bum accumulation of Vajra Guru Mantra during retreat ending in 2004.
|previousretreatscomplete=Yes
|previousretreatsdetails=Three year retreat December, 2000 to March, 2004 Santa Cruz, California
Completed a three-year retreat at Pema Osel Ling under Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's guidance with focus on
Dudjom Tersar Ngondro, Maha yoga deity retreats, Atiyoga Threkchod practices along with Tibetan classical
written language studies. Deity retreats practiced were Vajrakilaya, Tsokyi Thukthik, Khandro Thukthik,
Throma Nakmo and Kurukulle.
Four year retreat February, 2005 to February, 2009 Santa Cruz, California
Received a Tsadra Foundation grant to engage in a three-year retreat at Pema Osel Ling with an eight month
extension under Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's guidance focusing on practices of Mahayoga, Anuyoga and Atiyoga
from the Namchak Putri and Khandro Thukthik cycles of the Dudjom Tersar.
|ynadvstudiesprogs=No
|ynofferedservices=Yes
|offeredservicesdetails=Remained living in Santa Cruz, California, between retreats and afterward until 2017. I was available as requested by the Lamas periodically for Lama support, Tibetan text editing, Pema Osel Ling public retreat support as a senior student, and participated in the Pema Osel Ling ngondro program available for questions from those practicing their ngondro accumulations.
|othercommunitywork=My profession as a registered nurse I consider a vocation and used that opportunity to benefit the community as I was able.
|retreatduration=12
|StartFunding=2027-01-01
|EndFunding=2027-12-31
|costestimateCurrency=USD
|costestimate=36,000
|requestedamountCurrency=USD
|requestedamount=15,600
|othermoney=Current savings $28,000. I plan to take Social Security after I turn 65 years old in October 2027 for approximately $2300 per month.
|letterofmotivation=Sitting here writing this and seeing my past retreats listed along with realizing I'm getting older and assessing my mind’s lack of maturation in these immensely profound teachings, I can’t help but feel extremely grateful but, I sure have more work to do.
After my 3 year retreats, some time in early 2009, Lama Tharchin and Lama Sonam discussed with me living there in solitary retreat in one of the cabins planned to be built on the Pema Osel Ling property for that purpose but those plans unfortunately changed and those cabins were never built. I subsequently have worked as a nurse since leaving 3 year retreat while leading a fairly ordinary life. Except fortunately, Tsadra Foundation sponsored me for 17 months of solitary retreat in 2018 and 2019. I again went back to work and ordinary life afterwards. This time I feel even ordinary life is benefiting my practice. I think the germ for that shift in perspective was experienced during that solitary retreat time and am grateful for my Tsadra sponsorship that made that possible.
After four years of hard work life, currently having more time for formal practice and review of the teachings given by my Lamas, my mind once again turns towards retreat.
I continue to feel a responsibility to not waste the teachings I have been given and, frankly, to prepare for death or at least senility in retirement. My health is good and I still have the energy to do formal retreat practice so the time is now it seems. Again reading the letter Lama Tharchin wrote as “some final advice just before dying” only reinforces my resolve.
I hope that Tsadra Foundation considers my application for solitary contemplative retreat sponsorship to continue practicing these teachings and to be of what benefit I can to all beings in this life and the next. This is the contribution I think I can make in this world that most fulfills my Lama’s wishes.
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20260727234922-Michael-Broderick-Submission

2026-07-31T03:53:57Z

Michael.Broderick: User:Michael.Broderick

{{SavedApplication
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|Submissiondate=2026-07-27
|Submissionyear=2026
|firstname=Michael
|lastname=Broderick
|birthdate=1962-09-28
|birthcountry=United States of America
|nationality=United States of America
|street=192 Malibu Dr.
|city=Palm Springs
|stateprov=CA
|postalcode=92264
|country=United States of America
|email=mikebroderick111@gmail.com
|telephone=831-345-3166
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|SolHermDescription=My proposed hermitage is a small 1963 vintage mobile home in a quiet senior community on the southern edge of Palm Springs bordering the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument with access to hiking trails. I have been living here since September, 2025 and plan to retire here. I have lived in Palm Springs since 2022. My support system is primarily myself. I will be using a combination of grocery delivery, picking up groceries pre-ordered online along with occasional store shopping.
|cvedu=City College of San Francisco
Associate Degree in Nursing 1988
|cvwork=Octapharma Plasma
April 26, 2022 to April 30, 2026 Indio, California
Worked as a Physician Substitute. Included evaluating donor suitability, review and notification of test results
and managing donor reactions.
Covelo Group
September 21, 2021 to November 18, 2021 San Rafael, California
Contracted to work at Marin Health Medical Center for their employee flu clinic administering flu vaccinations,
COVID boosters, TDAP vaccinations, and N95 respirator fit testing.
Dominican Home Health
May, 2009 to August, 2017 Santa Cruz, California
Case manager with a team of PT, OT, ST, MSW's and a WOCN specialist providing patient instruction and
care, IV and wound VAC therapy, case conference participation as well as new hire and nursing student
education.
|studiedtibetan=Yes
|spokentibcomprehension=None
|writtentibcomprehension=Basic reading comprehension
|tibetanrequiredforretreat=Not required
|tibetanretreatparts=Individual practices will be done in Tibetan.
|introbuddhism=Ordination and retreat June, 1992 to March, 1994 Rangoon, Burma
Lived at Chanmyay Yeiktha, the meditation center of Sayadaw U Janaka, and engaged in silent intensive
Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw; the majority of this time spent
as a fully ordained Theravada Buddhist monk.
Insight Meditation Society 1991 Barre, Massachussetts
Spent two months engaged in silent intensive Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat under the guidance of
Sayadaw U Pandita.
Insight Meditation Society 1990 Spent three months participating in the annual three month Insight Meditation retreat.
Barre, Massachussetts

In 1980 took Theravada Buddhist Refuge with the Burmese monk, Sayadaw U Silananda, and subsequently lived and
studied with him as his attendant for approximately two years. I continued my studies off and on and participated in the annual 3 month retreat at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts in 1990 then spent two months in meditation retreat under the guidance of Sayadaw U Pandita at Insight Meditation Society in 1991
|refugehistory=Vajrayana Buddhist Refuge 1997 Santa Cruz, California
Refuge ceremony with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche at Pema Osel Ling a few months after meeting him.
|formalvows=Yes
|formalvowsdetails=Theravada Ordination and retreat June, 1992 to March, 1994 Rangoon, Burma
I lived at Chanmyay Yeiktha, the meditation center of Sayadaw U Janaka, and engaged in silent intensive
Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw; the majority of this time spent
as a fully ordained Theravada Buddhist monk.
|ngondrocomplete=Yes
|ngondro1=Dudjom Terser
|ngondro1begin=2000-12-26
|ngondro1end=2001-06-01
|ngondronotes=Dudjom Sa-Ter Ngondro 10% completion as required by Lama Tharchin in 2005 during first 3 months of retreat.
Also, completed the 100 bum accumulation of Vajra Guru Mantra during retreat ending in 2004.
|previousretreatscomplete=Yes
|previousretreatsdetails=Three year retreat December, 2000 to March, 2004 Santa Cruz, California
Completed a three-year retreat at Pema Osel Ling under Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's guidance with focus on
Dudjom Tersar Ngondro, Maha yoga deity retreats, Atiyoga Threkchod practices along with Tibetan classical
written language studies. Deity retreats practiced were Vajrakilaya, Tsokyi Thukthik, Khandro Thukthik,
Throma Nakmo and Kurukulle.
Four year retreat February, 2005 to February, 2009 Santa Cruz, California
Received a Tsadra Foundation grant to engage in a three-year retreat at Pema Osel Ling with an eight month
extension under Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's guidance focusing on practices of Mahayoga, Anuyoga and Atiyoga
from the Namchak Putri and Khandro Thukthik cycles of the Dudjom Tersar.
|ynadvstudiesprogs=No
|ynofferedservices=Yes
|offeredservicesdetails=Remained living in Santa Cruz, California, between retreats and afterward until 2017. I was available as requested by the Lamas periodically for Lama support, Tibetan text editing, Pema Osel Ling public retreat support as a senior student, and participated in the Pema Osel Ling ngondro program available for questions from those practicing their ngondro accumulations.
|othercommunitywork=My profession as a registered nurse I consider a vocation and used that opportunity to benefit the community as I was able.
|retreatduration=12
|StartFunding=2027-01-01
|EndFunding=2027-12-31
|costestimateCurrency=USD
|costestimate=36,000
|requestedamountCurrency=USD
|requestedamount=15,600
|othermoney=Current savings $28,000. I plan to take Social Security after I turn 65 years old in October 2027 for approximately $2300 per month.
|letterofmotivation=Sitting here writing this and seeing my past retreats listed along with realizing I'm getting older and assessing my mind’s lack of maturation in these immensely profound teachings, I can’t help but feel extremely grateful but, I sure have more work to do.
After my 3 year retreats, some time in early 2009, Lama Tharchin and Lama Sonam discussed with me living there in solitary retreat in one of the cabins planned to be built on the Pema Osel Ling property for that purpose but those plans unfortunately changed and those cabins were never built. I subsequently have worked as a nurse since leaving 3 year retreat while leading a fairly ordinary life. Except fortunately, Tsadra Foundation sponsored me for 17 months of solitary retreat in 2018 and 2019. I again went back to work and ordinary life afterwards. This time I feel even ordinary life is benefiting my practice. I think the germ for that shift in perspective was experienced during that solitary retreat time and am grateful for my Tsadra sponsorship that made that possible.
After four years of hard work life, currently having more time for formal practice and review of the teachings given by my Lamas, my mind once again turns towards retreat.
I continue to feel a responsibility to not waste the teachings I have been given and, frankly, to prepare for death or at least senility in retirement. My health is good and I still have the energy to do formal retreat practice so the time is now it seems. Again reading the letter Lama Tharchin wrote as “some final advice just before dying” only reinforces my resolve.
I hope that Tsadra Foundation considers my application for solitary contemplative retreat sponsorship to continue practicing these teachings and to be of what benefit I can to all beings in this life and the next. This is the contribution I think I can make in this world that most fulfills my Lama’s wishes.
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20260727234922-Michael-Broderick-Submission

2026-07-31T03:50:57Z

Michael.Broderick: User:Michael.Broderick

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|Submissiondate=2026-07-27
|Submissionyear=2026
|firstname=Michael
|lastname=Broderick
|birthdate=1962-09-28
|birthcountry=United States of America
|nationality=United States of America
|street=192 Malibu Dr.
|city=Palm Springs
|stateprov=CA
|postalcode=92264
|country=United States of America
|email=mikebroderick111@gmail.com
|telephone=831-345-3166
|retreattype=Solitary hermitage
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|solcentercountry=United States of America
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|solenddate=2027-12-31
|solretreatliaison=Michael Broderick
|solretreatliaisonemail=mikebroderick111@gmail.com
|SolHermDescription=My proposed hermitage is a small 1963 vintage mobile home in a quiet senior community on the southern edge of Palm Springs bordering the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument with access to hiking trails. I have been living here since September, 2025 and plan to retire here. I have lived in Palm Springs since 2022. My support system is primarily myself. I will be using a combination of grocery delivery, picking up groceries pre-ordered online along with occasional store shopping.
|cvedu=City College of San Francisco
Associate Degree in Nursing 1988
|cvwork=Octapharma Plasma
April 26, 2022 to April 30, 2026 Indio, California
Worked as a Physician Substitute. Included evaluating donor suitability, review and notification of test results
and managing donor reactions.
Covelo Group
September 21, 2021 to November 18, 2021 San Rafael, California
Contracted to work at Marin Health Medical Center for their employee flu clinic administering flu vaccinations,
COVID boosters, TDAP vaccinations, and N95 respirator fit testing.
Dominican Home Health
May, 2009 to August, 2017 Santa Cruz, California
Case manager with a team of PT, OT, ST, MSW's and a WOCN specialist providing patient instruction and
care, IV and wound VAC therapy, case conference participation as well as new hire and nursing student
education.
|studiedtibetan=Yes
|spokentibcomprehension=None
|writtentibcomprehension=Basic reading comprehension
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Insight Meditation Society 1991 Barre, Massachussetts
Spent two months engaged in silent intensive Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat under the guidance of
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Barre, Massachussetts

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Four year retreat February, 2005 to February, 2009 Santa Cruz, California
Received a Tsadra Foundation grant to engage in a three-year retreat at Pema Osel Ling with an eight month
extension under Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's guidance focusing on practices of Mahayoga, Anuyoga and Atiyoga
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I hope that Tsadra Foundation considers my application for solitary contemplative retreat sponsorship to continue practicing these teachings and to be of what benefit I can to all beings in this life and the next. This is the contribution I think I can make in this world that most fulfills my Lama’s wishes.
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20260727234922-Michael-Broderick-Submission

2026-07-31T03:44:22Z

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Insight Meditation Society 1991 Barre, Massachussetts
Spent two months engaged in silent intensive Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat under the guidance of
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Insight Meditation Society 1990 Spent three months participating in the annual three month Insight Meditation retreat.
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Four year retreat February, 2005 to February, 2009 Santa Cruz, California
Received a Tsadra Foundation grant to engage in a three-year retreat at Pema Osel Ling with an eight month
extension under Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's guidance focusing on practices of Mahayoga, Anuyoga and Atiyoga
from the Namchak Putri and Khandro Thukthik cycles of the Dudjom Tersar.
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After my 3 year retreats, some time in early 2009, Lama Tharchin and Lama Sonam discussed with me living there in solitary retreat in one of the cabins planned to be built on the Pema Osel Ling property for that purpose but those plans unfortunately changed and those cabins were never built. I subsequently have worked as a nurse since leaving 3 year retreat while leading a fairly ordinary life. Except fortunately, Tsadra Foundation sponsored me for 17 months of solitary retreat in 2018 and 2019. I again went back to work and ordinary life afterwards. This time I feel even ordinary life is benefiting my practice. I think the germ for that shift in perspective was experienced during that solitary retreat time and am grateful for my Tsadra sponsorship that made that possible.
After four years of hard work life, currently having more time for formal practice and review of the teachings given by my Lamas, my mind once again turns towards retreat.
I continue to feel a responsibility to not waste the teachings I have been given and, frankly, to prepare for death or at least senility in retirement. My health is good and I still have the energy to do formal retreat practice so the time is now it seems. Again reading the letter Lama Tharchin wrote as “some final advice just before dying” only reinforces my resolve.
I hope that Tsadra Foundation considers my application for solitary contemplative retreat sponsorship to continue practicing these teachings and to be of what benefit I can to all beings in this life and the next. This is the contribution I think I can make in this world that most fulfills my Lama’s wishes.
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20260727234922-Michael-Broderick-Submission

2026-07-31T03:43:23Z

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Contracted to work at Marin Health Medical Center for their employee flu clinic administering flu vaccinations,
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Dominican Home Health
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Case manager with a team of PT, OT, ST, MSW's and a WOCN specialist providing patient instruction and
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Insight Meditation Society 1991 Barre, Massachussetts
Spent two months engaged in silent intensive Satipatthana Vipassana meditation retreat under the guidance of
Sayadaw U Pandita.
Insight Meditation Society 1990 Spent three months participating in the annual three month Insight Meditation retreat.
Barre, Massachussetts

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Four year retreat February, 2005 to February, 2009 Santa Cruz, California
Received a Tsadra Foundation grant to engage in a three-year retreat at Pema Osel Ling with an eight month
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After four years of hard work life, currently having more time for formal practice and review of the teachings given by my Lamas, my mind once again turns towards retreat.
I continue to feel a responsibility to not waste the teachings I have been given and, frankly, to prepare for death or at least senility in retirement. My health is good and I still have the energy to do formal retreat practice so the time is now it seems. Again reading the letter Lama Tharchin wrote as “some final advice just before dying” only reinforces my resolve.
I hope that Tsadra Foundation considers my application for solitary contemplative retreat sponsorship to continue practicing these teachings and to be of what benefit I can to all beings in this life and the next. This is the contribution I think I can make in this world that most fulfills my Lama’s wishes.

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