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|othermoney=My current income is an apartment rental of approximately €200 per month. My personal savings will serve as proof of funds for the visa | |othermoney=My current income is an apartment rental of approximately €200 per month. My personal savings will serve as proof of funds for the visa and will cover the costs of the visa, health insurance and other personal expenses (shrine items, airplane tickets, trips required for visa renewals, hygiene items etc). The account yield, along with the apartment rental, will cover about 40% of the monthly costs of the retreat—that is why I'm asking for 60%. I am also applying for the Khyentse Foundation Individual Practice Grant. I do not have other sponsors. | ||
|letterofmotivation=Since 2021, I've been guided by Rinpoche and Lama Tenzin in the Tara's Triple Excellence Program, based on the Zabtik Drolma terma from Chokling lineage. Their clarity, wisdom and loving way of teaching have left a deep impression on me. In 2024, I finally met Rinpoche in person at Gomde Pyrénées and regarded him as my root guru. Following his instructions, I attended the 3-month Sphere of Refined Gold retreat at Gomde Pyrénées this year, and was truly amazed by Lama Tenzin as retreat master. For me, trying to fulfill Rinpoche's aspiration that his students do the 3-year retreat is not a tough commitment but a willing and joyful offering. I don't have many opportunities to meet him, since I live in Brazil, and it is my deepest wish to be more exposed to my guru's presence, instructions, and corrections. This seems to be the only option for improving my practice for the sake of all beings; without exposing my faults to the outer guru and receiving his close orientation, I could easily come to the end of this life with mere aspirations and many regrets. Rinpoche will teach the retreatants approximately twice a year, and Lama Tenzin will guide us throughout the 43 months. So, it is a unique opportunity to deepen my practice and generate the twofold benefit with their support. When Rinpoche says that nothing would bring more benefit for oneself and others, I fully trust it and feel confident to follow his wish. | |letterofmotivation=Since 2021, I've been guided by Rinpoche and Lama Tenzin in the Tara's Triple Excellence Program, based on the Zabtik Drolma terma from Chokling lineage. Their clarity, wisdom and loving way of teaching have left a deep impression on me. In 2024, I finally met Rinpoche in person at Gomde Pyrénées and regarded him as my root guru. Following his instructions, I attended the 3-month Sphere of Refined Gold retreat at Gomde Pyrénées this year, and was truly amazed by Lama Tenzin as retreat master. For me, trying to fulfill Rinpoche's aspiration that his students do the 3-year retreat is not a tough commitment but a willing and joyful offering. I don't have many opportunities to meet him, since I live in Brazil, and it is my deepest wish to be more exposed to my guru's presence, instructions, and corrections. This seems to be the only option for improving my practice for the sake of all beings; without exposing my faults to the outer guru and receiving his close orientation, I could easily come to the end of this life with mere aspirations and many regrets. Rinpoche will teach the retreatants approximately twice a year, and Lama Tenzin will guide us throughout the 43 months. So, it is a unique opportunity to deepen my practice and generate the twofold benefit with their support. When Rinpoche says that nothing would bring more benefit for oneself and others, I fully trust it and feel confident to follow his wish. | ||
The main purpose of doing this is to let go of the delusion of and attachment to a self, and naturally open up to wisdom and compassion—that's the aspiration that I will carry throughout the retreat and beyond. I plan to apply the experience of the retreat to my work, family and any daily situations by becoming more carefree and selfless. As a physician who has been working mainly in the field of mental health, I aspire especially to be more aware of others' needs and feelings, as well as more skilful and wiser as I provide counselling and care to my patients, family, and friends. I believe that, if that aspiration is fulfilled at least to some extent, I may be able to benefit many beings, even those with whom I don't have a close relationship, by simply establishing a silent connection with them to the blessings of the lineage. | The main purpose of doing this is to let go of the delusion of and attachment to a self, and naturally open up to wisdom and compassion—that's the aspiration that I will carry throughout the retreat and beyond. I plan to apply the experience of the retreat to my work, family and any daily situations by becoming more carefree and selfless. As a physician who has been working mainly in the field of mental health, I aspire especially to be more aware of others' needs and feelings, as well as more skilful and wiser as I provide counselling and care to my patients, family, and friends. I believe that, if that aspiration is fulfilled at least to some extent, I may be able to benefit many beings, even those with whom I don't have a close relationship, by simply establishing a silent connection with them to the blessings of the lineage. | ||
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