A letter from Geshe-la
October 7, 2010
To Sponsors, Students, and Friends,
I always
say that since we are only in this life for a short period of time, we need to
think about future generations. So it is with great joy that I announce The
Geshe Tsulga Non-profit Corporation for Sera Je House #2A Monks and Affiliates,
Inc.
This
corporation is an approved Public Charity as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code. It was created at my request and under my direction.
Its mission is to provide for the educational and physical needs of the Sera Je
House #2A monks, nuns, and affiliates worldwide. All funds collected for this
purpose will be distributed
according to my vision. No officer or board member will be compensated, and any
expenses related to its operation will be covered by the officers and board
members or raised separately and specifically for that purpose.
I have assembled a management team that has my trust and shares my vision. This
team will successfully establish, operate, and develop The Geshe Tsulga
Non-profit Corporation for Sera Je House #2A Monks and Affiliates, Inc. I would
like to take this opportunity to introduce them to you now.
Tsun-ma Jampa Dolkar (Sue Macy) has the lifetime responsibility of ensuring
that this corporation meets its goals. For the past 13 years she has managed my
fund raising activities. She has established relationships with my monasteries and
students in both India and Tibet, and worked in financial services for nearly
20 years before ordination.
I have
asked William (Bill) Judge and his wife, Andrea, to also be members of the
management team. I met Bill when I first came to America in 1993. He is one of
my oldest and most trusted students, and my friend. He was my first Western
student to live at my House at Sera Monastery. Bill is the creator of Bodhi
Leaf productions, and he produced a documentary of my life and my work. He also
initiated the monk sponsorship program for my students in 1993 after traveling
to Sera Monastery with me. Andrea, who is my long time student in addition to
being Bill's wife, has visited me and my students at Sera. Her background in
office management and procedures will be instrumental in developing the
processes and procedures to keep pace with the anticipated growth of the
corporation.
Joy Paulson will complete the management team for the Geshe Tsulga Non-profit
Corporation for Sera Je House #2A Monks and Affiliates, Inc. She is a student
of Namgyal Khensur Jhado Rinpoche and is affiliated with Namgyal Monastery in
Dharamsala, India, where I first met her in 2001. She has lived at my house at
Sera Monastery, studied with me in America, and has established relationships
with my students in both countries. She has a strong commitment to helping
preserve Tibetan Buddhism and culture, as exemplified by her dedication and
hard work toward
achieving these goals.
Finally, I would like to thank Amy Harris, who has managed my personal affairs
for over 12 years, for her contribution to the establishment of the
corporation. Amy's vast experience in establishing and running a non-profit
business was instrumental in the development of the governing documents for
this corporation. Additionally, Amy privately raises money for the House 2A
healthcare fund, often with the help of her daughter, who visited me and lived
at my house several years ago. I deeply appreciate their help.
