Carie wrote in recently to share her good wishes for our retreat, and also said, "Hey, have you heard of Tsadra Foundation?" I hadn't, so went to check it out.
Wow! What an incredible group of people! Here's their mission:
Tsadra Foundation envisions a flourishing community of Western scholar-practitioners who are fully trained in the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Grounded in wisdom and compassion, these individuals actively enrich the world through their openness and excellence.
They provide grants, fellowships, and scholarships to qualified institutions and individuals committed to increasing compassion, knowledge, and wisdom within themselves and others through the in-depth practice and study of Tibetan Buddhism, focusing on contemplation, translation, publication, and higher education.
In their report for 2009, they list all the people they support in long retreat - many of whom have done multiple three-year retreats - as well as the dozens of translations, publications, and educational programs in monasteries they support.
Makes my heart sing!
Thanks, Carie!
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1 comment postedThank you Bets! What great news for all beings! A foundation that supports three year retreats specifically. Wow!