To Make A Donation
For checks to the Tashi Kyil Tibetan Buddhist Institute (TKTBI), mail to the following address: 875 Route 28, Kingston, NY 12401
To make a donation online via Zelle, Chase, or BOA, please send to: [email protected]
Our EIN is 92-2910170.
Suggested Donations for Tour Programs
All donations listed below are of suggested amounts per person. As much as the Bhikshus need to raise funds to support their refugee monatery in India, they wish to first and foremost inspire and inform the public of their Tibetan religion and culture.
If a coordinator believes that the public cannot provide the “suggested” amount, the coordinator should not let this stand in the way of the Bhikshus providing the programs. We gladly accept whichever amount is offered.
No one should be turned away if they do not wish to donate.
The following list of suggested donations indicates what the Bhikshus have been offered on previous tours. We hope that this serves as a guideline for your and your friends in deciding how much to ask of the public to contribute.
Programs
Suggested Amounts
Powerpoint Presentations on Tibet, Tashi Kyil Monastery, and Death & Dying
We ask that a donation basket be placed at the door with the suggested donation of $10.
Workshops
Local coordinators have traditionally asked the public to contribute $10 per session.
Debate Demonstration
We ask that a donation basket be placed at the door with the suggested donation of $10.
Meetings and Lunch with Individual Bhikshus
We ask that individuals donate what they think is appropriate.
Divination
We ask that each person make a $10 donation.
Sacred Sand Mandala
World Peace Mandala: This mandala takes five Bhikshus three full days of work to construct. The mandala is made out of tiny particles of sand. We suggest that the public raise $2,000 for this mandala. If this is not possible, the Bhikshus will be happy with whichever amount is offered.
Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig, Compassion Buddha) Mandala: This mandala takes five Bhikshus five full days to construct. We suggest that the public raise $3,000 for this mandala.If this is not possible, the Bhikshus will be happy with whoever amount is offered.
Buddhist Teachings and Meditation Sessions
We ask that a donation basket be placed at the door with the suggested donation of $10.
Tibetan Dinner
We ask that each person make a $20 contribution.
Blessings for Homes and Businesses, Pujas and Prayer Flag Blessings and Hangings
We ask that each person make a $20 contribution.
