Membership: Become a Friend of Tse Chen Ling
“By helping the Center, you are helping all sentient beings, because then people come to learn Dharma at the center, and to practice bodhichitta, as they do the practice for all sentient beings, to benefit all sentient beings. That is how the center benefits numberless beings.”
- Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Spiritual Director
- Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Spiritual Director
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Tse Chen Ling Center has come a long way since its humble beginnings in a studio apartment in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco in 1990. The center now provides a unique place for your spiritual development and practice. When you become a Friend of Tse Chen Ling through our membership program, you provide the financial stability needed to keep the Center active in a healthy and dynamic way.
Our programs reach thousands of people each year with courses for everyone, from introductory programs for those new to Buddhism or simply curious about what it has to offer, to our Discovering Buddhism and two-year intermediate level Basic Studies curriculum. We also host many special events with some of the greatest teachers in Tibetan Buddhism today. Our activities share the intention of helping everyone lead richer, more meaningful and happier lives. Membership provides consistent coverage to help make our programs available to as many people as possible. In addition, it gives Tse Chen Ling essential income for our core operating expenses, such as our mortgage, facility maintenance, general course and retreat provisions, tech support, promotion, insurance, teacher support and transportation, interpreters, administration, utilities, and other general expenses. Your kind monthly or annual support in this way is different from course fees and fundraising donations; membership gives Tse Chen Ling the means to host an inspiring program of events and activities year-round. Without our family of members, we simply could not host the amazing events we do. It is our members that make it possible! Sustaining memberships can be paid monthly or annually by credit card or PayPal, or annually by check. If you prefer a direct debit from your bank account, we’re very happy to provide you with any assistance you may need to facilitate this. Please see the instructions and contact information below. In addition, we offer the following benefits as an expression of gratitude for your generosity and support: |
Our Spiritual Director, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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Membership Levels
Platinum Level Membership: $500+/month or $6,000+/year
Platinum members receive:
Platinum members receive:
- One free special two-day program per year
- Access to one free Discovering Buddhism or Basic Study module
- Reserved seating at special events
- 10% discount in Center bookstore
- Dedication at monthly Medicine Buddha pujas
Gold Level Membership: $100/month or $1,200/year
Gold members receive:
Gold members receive:
- 10% discount in Center bookstore
- Dedication at monthly Medicine Buddha pujas
Silver Level Membership: $50/month or $600/year
Silver members receive:
Silver members receive:
- 10% discount in Center bookstore
- Dedication at monthly Medicine Buddha pujas
Bronze Level Membership: $20/month or $240/year (This category includes a special concession of $10/month or $120/year for students, seniors 65+, monastics, veterans, and anyone facing financial hardship)
Bronze members receive:
Bronze members receive:
- Dedication at monthly Medicine Buddha pujas
To pay annually by check or arrange a monthly direct debit from your bank account, please email [email protected]. Thank you!
"However many members a center has, that many people are making this incredible contribution to the world."
- Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Thank You!
Tse Chen Ling Buddhist Center is a tax-exempt religious non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Tse Chen Ling Buddhist Center is a tax-exempt religious non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.