SubmissionEmailTemplate
%_to=$email% %_bcc=jplazas@tsadra.org% %_subject=$firstname $lastname Submission for Contemplative Scholarship% %_from=contemplativescholarship@tsadra.org%
Dear $firstname $lastname,
Thank you for applying to our contemplative scholarship program. Below is a complete review of the information you submitted. Please save or print for your records. We will contact you shortly.
$firstname $lastname - Application for $retreattype, Received on 2025-01-19
Submitted on: 2025-01-19
First Name: $firstname
Last Name: $lastname
Date of Birth: $birthdate
Country of Birth: $birthcountry
Country of Nationality: $nationality
Street Address: $street
Address Line 2: $street2
City: $city
State / Province: $stateprov
ZIP / Postal Code: $postalcode
Country: $country
Email: $email
Telephone: $telephone
Type of Retreat: $retreattype
Solitary Retreat Details
Street Address: $solcenterstreet
Address Line 2: $solcenterstreet2
City: $solcentercity
State / Province: $solcenterstateprov
ZIP / Postal Code: $solcenterpostalcode
Country: $solcentercountry
Retreat starting date: $solstartdate
Retreat end date: $solenddate
Retreatant liaison person: $solretreatliaison
Email: $solretreatliaisonemail
Hermitage description: $SolHermDescriptionEducation, Professional Activity, Languages
Education: $cv-edu
Professional Activity: $cv-work
Have you studied the Tibetan language?: $studiedtibetan
What is your level of comprehension of spoken Tibetan?: $spokentibcomprehension
What is your level of comprehension of written Tibetan?: $writtentibcomprehension
To what extent is the Tibetan language a requirement for the retreat you intend to enter?: $tibetanrequiredforretreat
What parts of the retreat will function in Tibetan: for instance, instruction, group rituals, individual practice? Please describe:: $tibetanretreatparts
Type a language you know:: $otherlanguage1
Select the proficiency level:: $otherlanguage1Prof
Type another language you know:: $otherlanguage2
Select the proficiency level:: $otherlanguage2Prof
Type another language you know:: $otherlanguage3
Select the proficiency level:: $otherlanguage3Prof
Type another language you know:: $otherlanguage4
Select the proficiency level:: $otherlanguage4Prof
Type another language you know:: $otherlanguage5
Select the proficiency level:: $otherlanguage5Prof
Buddhist Background
When did you start to study Buddhism and with whom? Please describe:: $introbuddhism
When did you take refuge, and with whom?: $refugehistory
Have you taken formal Buddhist vows (lay precepts, monastic vows, bodhisattva vow)?: $formalvows
If yes, please describe them including dates and preceptor:: $formalvowsdetails
Have you completed the (full 100,000 each of the) Preliminary Practices (Ngöndro)?:
$ngondro1 - $ngondro1begin - $ngondro1end
$ngondro2 - $ngondro2begin - $ngondro2end
$ngondro3 - $ngondro3begin - $ngondro3end
$ngondro4 - $ngondro4begin - $ngondro4end
$ngondro5 - $ngondro5begin - $ngondro5end
Have you partially completed the Preliminary Practices (Ngöndro)?: $ngondroPartialComplete
When did you begin?: $ngondroPartialBegin
How much have you completed? Other notes?: $ngondroPartialDetails
Have you completed previous group or individual retreats of one month or longer?: $previousretreatscomplete
If yes, please list and describe:: $previousretreatsdetails
Have you engaged in formal advanced Buddhist studies programs?: $ynadvstudiesprogs
If so, please give details:: $advstudiesprogsdetails
Have you ofered your services to your lama or Dharma community?: $ynofferedservices
In what capacity and for what length of time?: $offeredservicesdetails
Other community work?: $othercommunitywork
Financial
Estimated duration (in months) for which support is being requested: $retreatduration
Start Date: $StartFunding
End Date: $EndFunding
Estimated individual cost for the full retreat: $costestimateCurrency $costestimate
Amount being requested (in USD / EUR / GBP): $requestedamountCurrency $requestedamount
Other sources of financial support: (personal savings, family support, sponsors) Please specify.: $othermoney
Letter of Motivation
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): $letterofmotivation
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.: $FFUploadedFile-NewName-FileHaveSolHermDescript
A description of your retreat program including practices and schedules.: $FFUploadedFile-NewName-FileHaveSolRetreatProg
A detailed budget of your retreat costs.: $FFUploadedFile-NewName-FileHaveSolRetreatBudgRequired Documents for All Applicants
A standard résumé or curriculum vitae detailing your study and work history.: $FFUploadedFile-NewName-FileHaveCV
A dharma résumé or curriculum vitae detailing your dharma history (both formal study and retreat practice - no need to list transmissions received).: $FFUploadedFile-NewName-FileHaveDharmaCV
A recent head and shoulders photo.: $FFUploadedFile-NewName-FileHavePhoto
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.: $FFUploadedFile-NewName-FileHaveDescriptFinSit
Recommendation Contacts
Number one
First Name: $recom1NameFirst
Last Name: $recom1NameLast
Email: $recom1Email
Relationship: $recom1Relate
Number two
First Name: $recom2NameFirst
Last Name: $recom2NameLast
Email: $recom2Email
Relationship: $recom2Relate