Supporting MSB

Seed Fund Project
Returning to the Essence

The primary focus of any Buddhist lineage is to realize the essence of the teachings, the buddhanature. The masters of the past speak of only their longing to go deeper into this realization and of their lack of concern for the things of this life. Organizations such as ours seek to lay the foundation that makes this possible. Our efforts to realize this vision are never about development for its own sake. Instead we aim to create a base, provide for its ongoing support, and then return to the path as our primary focus. The Seed Fund project embraces this vision in a simple and direct way: our goal is to gather the funds that will allow Mangala Shri Bhuti complete financial independence within five years. With an endowment that ensures the future operation of our centers in place, those who have the passion will be free to return to making study and practice of the teachings their core focus in this life. For more information about the Seed Fund, please write to Jennifer Shippee.

Parsonage for Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

The Mangala Shri Bhuti sangha provides full parsonage support for our teacher, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and his family. We attain this goal through specific fundraisers, monthly contributions and teaching events. Rinpoche has asked that all funds raised for this purpose be self-inspired rather than a requirement of his students. If you are inspired to support the Parsonage, or would like more information, please contact Grechten Kahre.

Sangdo Palri Temple at Samten Ling

Sangdo Palri is the pure land where Guru Padmasambhava resides. Many practitioners of the Longchen Nyingtik deeply aspire to be reborn in this realm and there swiftly follow the path to enlightenment. The Sangdo Palri temple at Samten Ling will embody the blessings and presence of Sangdo Palri itself. To see and enter this temple, or to practice there, will be an opportunity of great magnitude for students to deepen their connetion to Guru Rinpoche. The presence of such a temple in this world will be a source of peace and spiritual power. We aspire to begin construction in the coming decade. For more information, contact Jennifer Shippee.

General Operations

If you wish to make a monthly donation to MSB's general operations fund, you may do so as a one-time donation or on-going monthly support. For more information, contact Polly Banerjee.