Campaign for Mipham Shedra
Tax deductible
Tashi delek dear ones. Lhoppon Rechung Rinpoche was born in a Tibetan refugee camp in Bir, Himachal Pradesh, India. His family fled Tibet along with the Dalai Lama in 1959. At the age of 5 he entered the Palyul Chokhor Ling monastery and spent the next 23 years as a monk pursuing the Buddhadharma. In 2004 he established Mipham Shedra Buddhist meditation center in Boulder, Colorado. Mipham Shedra promotes the practice and preservation of Tibetan Buddhism for the benefit of all sentient beings. It exists to bring the teaching and manifestation of love and compassion to all it can reach.
After many years of tireless work, Rinpoche was able to purchase a plot of land just down the road in the city of Westminster as a permanent home. A growing group of dedicated sangha members helped to convert a small garage into a modest temple where meditation classes, Tibetan studies and the Buddhadharma could be practiced.
Recently, a contentious City Council meeting was called to determine whether or not Mipham Shedra would be allowed to continue to operate on the property after some neighbors argued that it was in violation of zoning ordinances. In the interim, Mipham Shedra closed its doors until the City Council could make a determination. In a standing room only City Council meeting that took two days to hear from all the members of the community, Mipham Shedra won their zoning argument and was awarded the right to continue its mission.
But in order for that to happen, a number of improvements need to be made for the property to be in compliance with what the City has deemed necessary and also to follow Tibetan architectural design such as roofing elements and prayer wheels. Improvements include changes to the structure, parking, easements, drainage, and a laundry list of other items. We are estimating the cost to be in the neighborhood of $250,000.
Please consider helping Mipham Shedra to re-open by making a donation of whatever you can afford. Now, more than ever, the world needs love and compassion and your contribution would go a long way in helping Mipham Shedra to make that happen.
Compassion really can change the world. Your generous support is greatly appreciated!
Blessings
www.miphamshedra.org
https://www.facebook.com/MiphamShedra
After many years of tireless work, Rinpoche was able to purchase a plot of land just down the road in the city of Westminster as a permanent home. A growing group of dedicated sangha members helped to convert a small garage into a modest temple where meditation classes, Tibetan studies and the Buddhadharma could be practiced.
Recently, a contentious City Council meeting was called to determine whether or not Mipham Shedra would be allowed to continue to operate on the property after some neighbors argued that it was in violation of zoning ordinances. In the interim, Mipham Shedra closed its doors until the City Council could make a determination. In a standing room only City Council meeting that took two days to hear from all the members of the community, Mipham Shedra won their zoning argument and was awarded the right to continue its mission.
But in order for that to happen, a number of improvements need to be made for the property to be in compliance with what the City has deemed necessary and also to follow Tibetan architectural design such as roofing elements and prayer wheels. Improvements include changes to the structure, parking, easements, drainage, and a laundry list of other items. We are estimating the cost to be in the neighborhood of $250,000.
Please consider helping Mipham Shedra to re-open by making a donation of whatever you can afford. Now, more than ever, the world needs love and compassion and your contribution would go a long way in helping Mipham Shedra to make that happen.
Compassion really can change the world. Your generous support is greatly appreciated!
Blessings
www.miphamshedra.org
https://www.facebook.com/MiphamShedra
Organizer
Joe Stone
Organizer
Westminster, CO
Mipham Shedra
Beneficiary