Template:SubmittedApplication

Personal Info
Name	{{{1}}}
Date of Birth	{{{3}}}
Nationality	{{{4}}}
Address	{{{5}}}
Email	{{{7}}}
Telephone	{{{8}}}
Type of Retreat	{{{9}}}
For three year retreat
Retreat Center Name	{{{10}}}
Address	{{{11}}}
Retreat starting date	{{{13}}}
Retreat end date	{{{14}}}
Retreat master	{{{15}}}
Retreat administrator	{{{16}}}
Email	{{{17}}}
Retreatant liaison person	{{{18}}}
Email	{{{19}}}
For Solitary retreat
Address	{{{93}}}
Retreat starting date	{{{94}}}
Retreat end date	{{{95}}}
Retreatant liaison person	{{{96}}}
Email	{{{97}}}
Hermitage description	{{{98}}}
Education	{{{100}}}
Professional Activity	{{{101}}}
Have you studied the Tibetan language?	{{{70}}}
What is your level of comprehension of spoken Tibetan?	{{{31}}}
What is your level of comprehension of written Tibetan?	{{{32}}}
To what extent is the Tibetan language a requirement for the retreat you intend to enter?	{{{71}}}
What parts of the retreat will function in Tibetan: for instance, instruction, group rituals, individual practice? Please describe:	{{{34}}} Other languages
Type a language you know:	{{{35}}}
Select the proficiency level:	{{{36}}}
Type another language you know:	{{{37}}}
Select the proficiency level:	{{{38}}}
Type another language you know:	{{{39}}}
Select the proficiency level:	{{{40}}}
Type another language you know:	{{{41}}}
Select the proficiency level:	{{{42}}}
Type another language you know:	{{{43}}}
Select the proficiency level:	{{{44}}}
When did you start to study Buddhism and with whom? Please describe:	{{{21}}}
When did you take refuge, and with whom?	{{{22}}}
Have you taken formal Buddhist vows (lay precepts, monastic vows, bodhisattva vow)?	{{{67}}}
If yes, please describe them including dates and preceptor:	{{{24}}}
Have you completed the (full 100,000 each of the) Preliminary Practices (Ngöndro)?	{{{68}}}
When did you begin?	{{{26}}}
When did you finish?	{{{27}}}
Have you completed previous group or individual retreats of one month or longer?	{{{69}}}
If yes, please list and describe:	{{{29}}}
Have you engaged in formal advanced Buddhist studies programs?	{{{72}}}
If so, please give details:	{{{46}}}
Have you ofered your services to your lama or Dharma community?	{{{73}}}
In what capacity and for what length of time?	{{{48}}}
Other community work?	{{{49}}} Financial
Estimated duration (in months) for which support is being requested	{{{51}}}
Start Date	{{{103}}}
End Date	{{{104}}}
Estimated individual cost for the full retreat (in USD / EUR / GBP)	{{{90}}}
Amount being requested (in USD / EUR / GBP)	{{{53}}}
Other sources of financial support: (personal savings, family support, sponsors) Please specify.	{{{54}}}
Please describe in your own words your aspirations and reasons for wanting to do this retreat and why we should consider your application. (~ 500 words)	{{{55}}} Required Documents for Three-year Retreat Applicants
A letter from the lama of the retreat confirming that you have been accepted as a participant.	{{{76}}}
Name of the lama writing the letter:	{{{115}}}
Email	{{{116}}}
Phone	{{{120}}}
A letter from the retreat manager or administrator specifying the retreat costs.	{{{78}}}
Name of the manager writing the letter:	{{{118}}}
Email	{{{119}}}
Phone	{{{117}}}
An outline of qualifications for entering your retreat and the extent to which you satisfy these qualifications	{{{77}}} Required Documents for Solitary Retreat Applicants
A description of your proposed hermitage and of the practical support conditions that will allow you to accomplish your solitary retreat.	{{{79}}}
A description of your retreat program including practices and schedules.	{{{80}}}
A detailed budget of your retreat costs.	{{{81}}} Required Documents for All Applicants
A standard résumé or curriculum vitae detailing your study and work history.	{{{82}}}
A dharma résumé or curriculum vitae detailing your dharma history (both formal study and retreat practice - no need to list transmissions received).	{{{83}}}
A recent head and shoulders photo.	{{{84}}}
A clear description of your financial situation, including any personal savings or income, as well as any external sponsorship or support and your efforts to secure such support.	{{{85}}} Recommendation Contacts Number one
Name	{{{125}}}
Email	{{{126}}}
Relationship	{{{127}}} Number two
Name	{{{129}}}
Email	{{{130}}}
Relationship	{{{131}}}