Membership


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Become a member of Nalandabodhi Boulder !
Chomolahri To become a member, or for further information about membership in the Boulder Sangha, contact: Ina  (nbbmembership@gmail.com)


There are two levels of membership

1. NALANDABODHI CONTRIBUTING MEMBERSHIP

 These are students who have developed a connection to our sangha and teachers through the study and practice curricula and special programs at Nalandabodhi, and are interested in exploring the Buddhist path as outlined by the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.  Contributing members wish to make a monthly contribution to support these activities.  Many of these members will become formal students of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and full members at some point, but there is no requirement to do so. 

 2. NALANDABODHI FULL MEMBERSHIP

This category of membership is only for formal students of Rinpoche as it requires a deeper commitment to Nalandabodhi. To become a formal student means that you have asked Rinpoche to be your teacher and Rinpoche has accepted you as his student.

Being accepted as a formal student by Rinpoche offers many opportunities to deepen and enrich our practice, study, and activity within the sangha. When we become students of a teacher, we take refuge in the teacher as a representative of the Buddha, in his teachings as genuine instructions leading us on the spiritual path, and in his community of students, or sangha, as partners in this journey. The relationship between a teacher and his sangha is also reciprocal. Rinpoche often tells us that he needs his students' feedback as well as participation and support to develop a Buddhadharma effective for western students. Working together with each other in the sangha also provides spiritual support and feedback.  As members, we share a commitment to establishing harmonious relationships with other members as part of the sangha discipline of loving kindness and compassion. Sangha provides a vital aspect of our practice. It is meditation in action and interaction.

Some members become formal students of Rinpoche without having been Contributing Members first. In this situation, Rinpoche suggests that there be a 'transitional' period of six months allowing the new member time to gradually commit to full membership status.

 

Benefits and Commitments at Each Membership Levels

1. NALANDABODHI CONTRIBUTING MEMBERSHIP

Benefits

  • Free Online Bodhi magazine.
  • Listing in the online Nalandabodhi Memberhship Directory which allows you to receive Nalandabodhi informational materials and announcements
  • Guidance on practice and study including assignment to a Practice Instructor, if desired.
  • Access to non-restricted study and practice materials appropriate to one's level.
  • Access to online classes and webcasts
  • Access to Odantapri books, audio, and video library 

Commitments

  • Dues : Monthly $25.00 ($35.00 Family) If you need a special dues arrangement please discuss this issue with our Treasurer to find a workable dues payment amount. Nalandabodhi does ask that members sign up for automatic dues payment of the monthly dues amount. The ACH dues collection system is safe and efficient and we can stop it at any time with just a phone call. Please consider using this service. To sign up for automatic ACH dues payments, please print out the ACH form and return it to the address indicated on the form.
  • Participation in study, meditation practice and supportive activities as time and interest allow.

2. NALANDABODHI FULL MEMBERSHIP

Benefits (in addition to those listed for Contributing Membership)

  • Elibigle to attend annual sangha retreat in Seattle.
  • May attend restricted level teachings appropriate to level of practice.
  • Reduced tuition for the Nalandabodhi Curriculum classes - Hinayana and Mahayana.
  • 20% discount for specified Nalandabodhi and Nalanda West programs.
  • Access to Nalanda West library.
  • May be invited to participate in Nalanda West leadership programs.
  • Membership package with teachings for formal students only and lapel pin.
  • Access to the Nalandabodhi Community web site for discussions and teachings.

Commitments

  • Dues: $40 monthly, ($65.00 Family) If you need to a psecial dues arrangement please discuss this issue with out Treasurer to find a workable dues payment amount. Nalandabodhi does ask that members sign up for automatic dues payment of the monthly dues amount. The ACH dues collection system is safe and efficient and we can stop it at any time with just a phone call. Please consider using this service. To sign up for automatic ACH dues payments, please print out the ACH form and return it to the address indicated on the form.
  • Commitment to engage in the three wheels of study, meditation and activity of the Nalandabodhi mandala.
  • Regular participation and contact with our local center.
  • Maintain one's relationship with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche as one's primary spiritual friend and teacher.