| Memberships
Bellingham Shambhala Memberships
make it possible
for our sangha to continue to exist.
It helps us:
- Pay rent and utilities
We will soon be the main renters of the current Hall (i.e. several
of the other Buddhist groups are moving to a new space), and
so our monthly financial responsibilies are increasing substantially.
- Bring in visiting teachers
Including major Tibetan teachers (as well as senior students
of those teachers) who don't just express the buddhadharma,
but embody it. Costs for such teachers include paying for their
food and travel expenses.
- Offer courses, events and meditation
opportunities
These include a wealth of classes
- Uplift our Hall
This has recently included patching holes in the ceiling and
purchasing paint. We also need to install adequate heating for
the space, install disabled access and purchase about 30 new
cushions (both gomden cushions and zabuton mats). The costs
for these projects, even if we're very frugal, will be in the
thousands of dollars.
While everyone is welcome, regardless of
their contribution, our suggested donation is $30-40/month.
We ask that you consider whether you receive something valuable
from the group, and whether it's worth as much two meals out per
month. If it is worth this much to you, please join us. Contact
Ann Davidge for membership applications by clicking here.
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For
further information
you can contact Bellingham Shambhala by emailing info@bellinghamshambhala.org, or by calling (360) 483-4526 |
