Practice Generosity

Help support the activities of the Center for Dzogchen Studies.

Donating is a wonderful opportunity to practice generosity and have a positive impact on the lives of others. In following tradition, Dharma teachings at the center are always free. We rely solely on your financial support to function as an active Dharma center. All donations are tax deductible in accordance with IRS code 501(c)(3). You may donate online below with a credit card or bank account using Paypal's secure site.

The Tibetan Heritage Fund

The Tibetan Heritage Fund has been created by the Center for Dzogchen Studies to benefit Tibetan communities and make it possible for us to bring lamas to our Center from abroad. A portion of our proceeds will be directed to Gonjang Monastery, a community of 100 monks located on the outskirts of Gangtok, Sikkim. The monastery has established an on-site health clinic for monks, which Gonjang Rinpoche envisions opening to laypeople in the surrounding countryside. The region is poor, and a trip to the main hospital (plus prescriptions) costs twice the average monthly salary. Gonjang Rinpoche's intention is to staff the clinic with a full-time nurse and doctor (currently on site 2 days per week) in order to offer free consultations, medicines, and vaccinations to the local population.

The clinic also has 2 beds that can be used to provide hospital care. Gonjang Rinpoche would like to expand to 5 or 6, so that those requiring acute care or overnight observation could remain at the monastery. The hospital also will require sterilization and minor surgical equipment, supplies (bandages, linens), intravenous fluids, antibiotics, x-ray facilities, and a vehicle for transporting patients needing emergency care.

Finally, Gonjang Rinpoche foresees delivering health services directly to those living in the isolated mountain terrain hours from Gangtok. His intention is for a team of heath care practitioners from the monastery to conduct regular free clinics in the countryside, so that those who cannot make the arduous and expensive journey to the city will have access to basic healthcare.