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{{SavedApplication
{{SavedApplication
|status=Saved
|status=Checked
|Submissiondate=2025-07-30
|Submissiondate=2025-07-30
|Submissionyear=2025
|Submissionyear=2025
|page=20250730054345-ZAMEER-KURJI-Submission
|firstname=Yeshe
|firstname=Yeshe
|lastname=Nyima
|lastname=Nyima
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|centerpostalcode=93643
|centerpostalcode=93643
|centercountry=United States of America
|centercountry=United States of America
|startdate=2026-03-01
|startdate=2026-02-24
|enddate=2029-06-24
|enddate=2029-06-09
|retreatmaster=Wangchen Rinpoche
|retreatmaster=Wangchen Rinpoche
|retreatadministrator=Wangchen Rinpoche
|retreatadministrator=Wangchen Rinpoche
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|retreatliaison=Wangchen Rinpoche
|retreatliaison=Wangchen Rinpoche
|cvedu=I attended High School at Canyon High School in Anaheim Hills, California. Dude to an early-on career as a music artist I never finished college and instead went into the record industry and started a record label. Therefore, I do not have anything beyond my High School Diploma.
|cvedu=I attended High School at Canyon High School in Anaheim Hills, California. Due to an early-on career as a music artist I never finished college and instead went into the record industry and started a record label. Therefore, I do not have anything beyond my High School Diploma.
|cvwork=Signed to Record Label - 10/2009
|cvwork=Signed to Record Label - 10/2009
Started Independent Record Label - 9/2012
Started Independent Record Label - 9/2012
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|introbuddhism=My studies of Buddha Dharma began about 6 years ago through various teachers online.  
|introbuddhism=My studies of Buddha Dharma began about 6 years ago through various teachers online.  


A few years later (2022) I met Wangchen Rinpoche & Kalu Rinpoche and there was an instant Karmic connection ripening. Since then I made the aspiration to move to Ser Cho Ling and take my Monk vows and in 2 years time this opportunity came to fruition. I now reside at Ser Cho Ling as a Novice Monk and administrator for the center.
A few years later (2022) I met Wangchen Rinpoche & Kalu Rinpoche and there was an instant Karmic connection. Since then I made the aspiration to move to Ser Cho Ling and take my Novice Monk Vows and in 2 years time, this opportunity came to fruition. I now reside at Ser Cho Ling as a Monk and administrator for the center.
|refugehistory=I took refuge in March of 2022 with my Root Guru Wangchen Rinpoche.
|refugehistory=I took refuge in February of 2022 with my Root Guru, The Venerable Wangchen Rinpoche.
|formalvows=Yes
|formalvows=Yes
|formalvowsdetails=I have taken my Bodhisattva Vows & Novice Monk Vows. My Bodhisattva Vows were taken with Wangchen Rinpoche and my Monk Vows were Taken with H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche in India.
|formalvowsdetails=I have taken my Bodhisattva Vows & Novice Monk Vows. My Bodhisattva Vows were taken with Wangchen Rinpoche, and my Monk Vows were taken with H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche in India.
|ngondrocomplete=No
|ngondrocomplete=Yes
|ngondroPartialComplete=Yes
|ngondro1=Prostraions
|ngondroPartialBegin=2024-09-01
|ngondro1begin=2024-11-21
|ngondroPartialDetails=Yes I am currently doing Prostrations (5,000). Wangchen Rinpoche is allowing us to do short retreats before our 3-Year retreat to catch up.
|ngondro1end=2025-07-31
|ngondronotes=The application would not let me submit without saying I have finished my Ngondro. This isn't required by Wangchen Rinpoche to enter 3-Year Retreat. Instead he requires us to do at least 25-Nyungne, and encourages us to do short retreats of Ngondro before our retreat.
 
My answer on this portion of the application reflects my current progress. I will complete my Ngondro before my retreat date
|previousretreatscomplete=Yes
|previousretreatscomplete=Yes
|previousretreatsdetails=Yes, I have completed three 25-Nyungne (50 Days each) and several 8-Nyungne (16 days each). 25-Nyungne is actually Wangchen Rinpoche's requirement for anyone who wants to do 3-year retreat in the Golden Teaching (Shangpa Kagyu) Lineage.
|previousretreatsdetails=Yes, I have completed three 25-Nyungne (50 Days each) and several 8-Nyungne (16 days each). 25-Nyungne is actually Wangchen Rinpoche's requirement for anyone who wants to do 3-year retreat in the Golden Teaching (Shangpa Kagyu) Lineage.
|ynadvstudiesprogs=No
|ynadvstudiesprogs=No
|advstudiesprogsdetails=N/A
|ynofferedservices=Yes
|ynofferedservices=Yes
|offeredservicesdetails=Yes, I currently have lived at Ser Cho Ling for the last year and have offered my managerial services to the center. These services include holding weekly meetings for the community, and implementing systems for the center to run more smoothly.
|offeredservicesdetails=Yes, I currently have lived at Ser Cho Ling for the last year and have offered my managerial services to the center. These services include holding weekly meetings for the community, and implementing systems for the center to run more smoothly.


In addition to the managerial work, I have construction experience and have worked on constructing brick pathways on the property, tiling/cement work, and landscaping.
In addition to the managerial work, I have construction experience and have worked on constructing brick pathways on the property, tiling/cement work, and landscaping


Lastly, I have been working on the media side of things by creating Rinpoche's Official YouTube Channel so that his teachings will be available to his current/future students, and the general public.
Lastly, I have been working on the media side of things by creating Rinpoche's Official YouTube Channel so that his teachings will be available to his current/future students, and the general public.
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|retreatduration=40
|retreatduration=40
|StartFunding=2026-03-28
|StartFunding=2026-03-28
|EndFunding=2029-07-21
|costestimateCurrency=USD
|costestimateCurrency=USD
|costestimate=27,000
|costestimate=27,000
|requestedamountCurrency=USD
|requestedamountCurrency=USD
|requestedamount=27,000
|requestedamount=27,000
|othermoney=I have requested support from my parents, however they are unable to support my retreat.
|othermoney=N/A I am a Novice Monk
|letterofmotivation=As a sincere Buddhist practitioner, it feels counterintuitive to write about myself to secure funding for my retreat. However, guided by my Guru, Wangchen Rinpoche, I recognize that seeking this scholarship is a skillful means that could benefit all sentient beings if my retreat is successful. This understanding alone motivates me to apply.
|letterofmotivation=As a sincere Buddhist practitioner, it feels counterintuitive to write about myself to secure funding for my retreat. However, guided by my Guru, Wangchen Rinpoche, I recognize that seeking this scholarship is a skillful means that could benefit all sentient beings if my retreat is successful. This understanding alone motivates me to apply.


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|AcceptLetterAuthorFirst=Wangchen
|AcceptLetterAuthorFirst=Wangchen
|AcceptLetterAuthorLast=Rinpoche
|AcceptLetterAuthorLast=Rinpoche
|AcceptLetterEmail=info@sercholing.org
|AcceptLetterEmail=wrinpoche@gmail.com
|AcceptLetterPhone=626-688-0983
|FileHaveRetreatBudgCostUpld=2025-08-1_Yeshe_Nyima_-_Retreat_Costs.pdf
|CostLetterAuthorFirst=Wangchen
|CostLetterAuthorFirst=Wangchen
|CostLetterAuthorLast=Rinpoche
|CostLetterAuthorLast=Rinpoche
|CostLetterPhone=626-688-0983
|FileHaveEligibilityDocsUpld=2025-07-30_Yeshe_Nyima_-_Eligibility_Requirements.pdf
|FileHaveEligibilityDocsUpld=2025-07-30_Yeshe_Nyima_-_Eligibility_Requirements.pdf
|FileHaveCVUpld=2025-07-30_Yeshe_Nyima_-_CV_Resume.pdf
|FileHaveCVUpld=2025-07-30_Yeshe_Nyima_-_CV_Resume.pdf
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|recom1NameFirst=Wangchen
|recom1NameFirst=Wangchen
|recom1NameLast=Rinpoche
|recom1NameLast=Rinpoche
|recom1Relate=My Precious Guru
|recom1Relate=My Precious Guru
|recom2NameFirst=Monika
|recom2NameFirst=Monika
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|recom2Relate=Close Friend
|recom2Relate=Close Friend
|FFUploadedFile-UploadName-FileHaveEligibilityDocs=Outline of Qualifications for Entering the Retreat (1).pdf
|FFUploadedFile-UploadBase-FileHaveEligibilityDocs=outline-of-qualifications-for-entering-the-retreat-1
|FFUploadedFile-NewName-FileHaveEligibilityDocs=2025-08-1_Yeshe_Nyima_-_Eligibility_Requirements.pdf
|FFUploadedFile-UploadName-FileHaveDharmaCV=Dharma Curriculum Vitae for Yeshe Nyima (2).pdf
|FFUploadedFile-UploadBase-FileHaveDharmaCV=dharma-curriculum-vitae-for-yeshe-nyima-2
|FFUploadedFile-NewName-FileHaveDharmaCV=2025-08-1_Yeshe_Nyima_-_Dharma_Resume.pdf
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