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|Submissiondate=2025-06-21 | |Submissiondate=2025-06-21 | ||
|Submissionyear=2025 | |Submissionyear=2025 | ||
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|writtentibcomprehension=Basic reading comprehension | |writtentibcomprehension=Basic reading comprehension | ||
|tibetanrequiredforretreat=Not required | |tibetanrequiredforretreat=Not required | ||
|tibetanretreatparts=the retreat will be done in english with Tibetian in the english translated text. | |tibetanretreatparts=the retreat will be done in english with Tibetian in the english translated text. | ||
|otherlanguage1=english | |otherlanguage1=english | ||
|otherlanguage1Prof=Native command | |otherlanguage1Prof=Native command | ||
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|otherlanguage3=spanish | |otherlanguage3=spanish | ||
|otherlanguage3Prof=Basic communication skills | |otherlanguage3Prof=Basic communication skills | ||
|introbuddhism=2012 in the Madison Wisconsin Shambhala city center. IN 2016 i went to Karme Choling to become the property manager at a Center started by Trungpa Rinpoche. Living and working in that enviornment for 6 years was a wonderful opportunity to do many group month long and week long retreats. I was fortunate to be able to do 9 one month long solitary retreats while I was there. | |introbuddhism=2012 in the Madison Wisconsin Shambhala city center. IN 2016 i went to Karme Choling to become the property manager at a Center started by Trungpa Rinpoche. Living and working in that enviornment for 6 years was a wonderful opportunity to do many group month long and week long retreats. I was fortunate to be able to do 9 one month long solitary retreats while I was there. | ||
|refugehistory=I took refuge with Skayong Mimpham in 2017. | |refugehistory=I took refuge with Skayong Mimpham in 2017. | ||
I took refuge with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in in 2022 | I took refuge with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in in 2022 | ||
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|formalvows=Yes | |formalvows=Yes | ||
|formalvowsdetails=Bodhisattva Vow with Khyentse Rinpoche and Chokyi Nymia Rinpoche | |formalvowsdetails=Bodhisattva Vow with Khyentse Rinpoche and Chokyi Nymia Rinpoche | ||
|ngondrocomplete | |ngondrocomplete=Yes | ||
|previousretreatscomplete=Yes | |previousretreatscomplete=Yes | ||
|previousretreatsdetails=3 one month long dathuns at Karme Choling | |previousretreatsdetails=3 one month long dathuns at Karme Choling | ||
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I worked at Tassaraja for three months as facilities support staff. | I worked at Tassaraja for three months as facilities support staff. | ||
I worked at Gomde California for one month as support staff. | I worked at Gomde California for one month as support staff. | ||
I currently work at Spirit Rock meditation center as a facilities specialist. | I currently work at Spirit Rock meditation center as a facilities specialist. | ||
|othercommunitywork=i have been leading a dharma and recovery group for 8 years for those in 12 step recovery from addiction. | |othercommunitywork=i have been leading a dharma and recovery group for 8 years for those in 12 step recovery from addiction. | ||
I have been bringing meditation and support to Mental health institutions in the northern California for those in need of support for addiction and recovery, those interested in mediation. | I have been bringing meditation and support to Mental health institutions in the northern California for those in need of support for addiction and recovery, those interested in mediation. | ||
|retreatduration=43 | |retreatduration=43 | ||
|StartFunding=2026-06-21 | |StartFunding=2026-06-21 | ||
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|requestedamountCurrency=EUR | |requestedamountCurrency=EUR | ||
|requestedamount=20,000 | |requestedamount=20,000 | ||
|othermoney=personal savings and a fundraiser to try and gather the remaining funds for retreat. | |othermoney=personal savings and a fundraiser to try and gather the remaining funds for retreat. | ||
|letterofmotivation=I have been very fortunate to meet authentic teachers and create a karmic link with an authentic lineage, I do not want to take this gift lightly. I have been very fortunate to be able to serve over the past 10 years as the director of operations for two dharma centers, taking service as the path to be close to the teachings, teachers and practice is most important to me. | |letterofmotivation=I have been very fortunate to meet authentic teachers and create a karmic link with an authentic lineage, I do not want to take this gift lightly. I have been very fortunate to be able to serve over the past 10 years as the director of operations for two dharma centers, taking service as the path to be close to the teachings, teachers and practice is most important to me. | ||
At this time I feel the most important thing i can do is to completely take the time and attention to dedicate to study, contemplation and mediation. To be able to completely dedicate my time and attention to practice is so rare and so hard to find. | At this time I feel the most important thing i can do is to completely take the time and attention to dedicate to study, contemplation and mediation. To be able to completely dedicate my time and attention to practice is so rare and so hard to find. | ||
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I find myself now reading and re-reading some of the great teaching from the past masters and everyday as i read my Ngondro text, I realize the precious causes and conditions that have come together to bring me into an authentic lineage and connection with an authentic guru. I do not want to take this opportunity for granted or waste this opportunity now. I know that death may come swiftly and unexpected, without warning. | I find myself now reading and re-reading some of the great teaching from the past masters and everyday as i read my Ngondro text, I realize the precious causes and conditions that have come together to bring me into an authentic lineage and connection with an authentic guru. I do not want to take this opportunity for granted or waste this opportunity now. I know that death may come swiftly and unexpected, without warning. | ||
It has been suggested by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche to pursue the three year retreat, to dedicate my time to practice. I know it will not be easy to abandon the eight worldly concerns and dedicate all my energy and attention to practice. but when I think of anything and all the things one could possibly do in one's life, taking the time to completely dedicate oneself and rely completely on the three jewels and practice the authentic dharma, i cannot think of anything more beneficial at this point. If i truly wish to be of good service to others I have to first tame the mind, train the mind and recognize the nature of mind, to truly give myself completely to the benefit of others. | It has been suggested by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche to pursue the three year retreat, to dedicate my time to practice. I know it will not be easy to abandon the eight worldly concerns and dedicate all my energy and attention to practice. but when I think of anything and all the things one could possibly do in one's life, taking the time to completely dedicate oneself and rely completely on the three jewels and practice the authentic dharma, i cannot think of anything more beneficial at this point. If i truly wish to be of good service to others I have to first tame the mind, train the mind and recognize the nature of mind, to truly give myself completely to the benefit of others. | ||
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