April 13, 2005
Dear Friends,
Next month, on May 11th, I will be traveling to my monastery,
Sera-je, in India , in order to take my full monastic vows.
I will be completing the commitment I made to my beloved
teacher Geshe Losang Gyatso when he gave me Dharma Transmission
over ten years ago.
This past January, when the Venerable Geshe Thupten Phelgye
visited Lion’s Roar, he offered to arrange the ordination
for me with Sera-je’s Abbot. I immediately accepted.
For some, this is known already. For others, it will come
as a surprise. Monastic vows are the next step for me in
my Dharma training and practice and for my teaching commitment
at Lion’s Roar Dharma Center.
I am asking for your practice and financial support for
my travels in this next step in my journey. The estimated
expenses for my trip are over $5,000.00. Of this, $1,500.00
has already generously been raised. Travel is the main expense.
For over ten years I have worked fulltime as a licensed
psychotherapist in addition to my extensive Lama commitments.
Now, I must cut back my professional work and spend more
time on personal retreats as well as leading retreats for
Lion’s Roar. Please help me realize this goal.
I will be happy to speak to anyone about my trip, monastic
vows and my vision for Lion’s Roar. Your may see me
at the Gompa, or call me at 916-224-2163. May all be auspicious!
Yours in Dharma,
Lama Yeshe Jinpa
Please send donations for Lama Yeshe Jinpa’s travel
to Sera-je to:
Lion’s Roar Dharma Center
3550 Watt Ave., Suite 2
Sacramento, CA 95821-2668
(Lion’s Roar Dharma Center is a non-profit, tax-deductible
religious organization).
If you have any questions, please contact Peggy Head at
Lion’s Roar at 916-481-0424.
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