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In February, we received $10,000 worth of matching pledges from
benefactors.  Our priority was to use the monies to make the dharma
accessible to all.

We know that sometimes, students hold back on attending retreat for
the simple reason of not being able to afford it. Our goal was to
enable them to come by providing scholarships.  Annually, we award
$17,000 in scholarships.

The other side of making the dharma accessible to all is providing
qualified teachers.  Vajrapani is committed to bring the best teachers
from around the world. Each year we support fifteen group retreats led
by some of the most realized Tibetan masters and experienced Western
teachers.  The teachers themselves expect no pay, teaching the Dharma
freely as the Buddha taught. Our annual budget to cover travel
expenses and teacher offerings is $30,000.

For the month of April, we called out to you, our dear community, to
help us make the dharma accessible to all. Every day, we watched as
donations poured in. Our excitement grew as the end of April neared as
we collectively held our breath, hoping that we would make it.  We
did: $20,000 and with two days to spare!  We thank you, so much, for
helping us reach our goal in providing scholarships to students and
bringing you the best teachers from around the world.

This video is a big THANK YOU from us to you.