Gyatso's Education Fund

I didn't start this blog to ask for support, but as previously posted, I do need help to study at Rangjung Yeshe Institute.  They have a multi-year program of Buddhist philosophy and intensive study of both modern spoken and classical written Tibetan. 

My plans for the future may include a Ph.D., or the new, fully accredited program in Buddhist chaplaincy at University of the West.  I would also like to translate texts, interpret at Dharma teachings and eventually start a small institute to provide an organized, progressive education in the Dharma to monastics and the laity alike in the west. 

There are other programs, but none are so intensive or comprehensive as this one, or they require applicants to be fluent in Tibetan at the time of application. 

After using my own funds and the other pledges of support I've received, I need to raise an average of $190 per month at least through December of 2011 to finish the program. This amount takes into account the work-study I've received from RYI, at least for the fall semester of 2009.

The west needs well trained translators, interpreters and individuals willing to give themselves to the Dharma full-time. If you are interested in investing in the transmission of the Dharma to the west, please use the paypal donate button at left or drop me a line at drikunggyatso at hot mail dot com.  Even the smallest amount would help.

UPDATE: As of 8/15/09 $647.67 (after paypal fees) has been raised so far! Thanks to those who've donated. I'll post updates here every couple of months.

With Palms Together...

Comments

[D.G.Jamison (Jim)]

may you be well and be happy- keep us posted as often as possible, your journey is facinating

[mary k]

just a hello and good wishes, from a fellow traveler in colorado...

[Rinchen Gyatso]

Thank you for the well wishes. I wish I could post more right now, but I'm using an expensive dialup connection at the monastery where I'm staying. Keep checking back as I'll post as often as I can until I move back to the valley in June. I should be able to post more regularly then.

[juliette]

Hi Gyamtso,

As I'm also studying Tibetan language in order to become a translator, i heard that in Kathmandu there is one instute that provides scholarship to whoever intends to become a Dharma translator. If money is a problem for you, you may inquier about that.
This institute provides a formation specialy orientated on Dharma translation. It is in Kathmandou and if my memory is good, it is organised by Gelugpas, but welcomes people from any school. Possibly the lady who gave me information is currently taking a class at Jamgon Khantrul Rinpoche's monastery.

Best wishes of success to you

[Rinchen Gyatso]

Juliette,

I think I know that program, but it's in India. If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's already started so I'd have to wait a year or two to get in. In addition, I'm told that Gelug teachings are quite different from the other lineages, so teh philosophical training wouldn't fit my practice. However, if you're practicing Kagyu, like I am, and you study in a Nyingma or Sakya shedra, it's similar enough that there's no conflict. My lamas have also suggested I stick with a Kagyu program. Thanks for the information, though.