Announcement: Dharma Centre Annual General Meeting, 2008
Sunday June 29th, Dharma Centre, Kinmount
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Our Board of seven Directors will be losing two
members at the end of this term, and there are
currently two vacancies. The DCC needs competent,
involved, and energetic people to make a commitment
of at least two years and up to five years as members of
the Board. The DCC operates best with seven Directors,
so four positions need to be filled at the AGM.
We need everyone.s help to navigate this journey.
Without your enduring committment of time, effort,
and finances we cannot facilitate the changes that are
essential for the Dharma Centre to continue.
Call or email us today to find out more about how
you can become involved.
Sincerely,
The 2007-2008 DC Board of Directors.
The Practitioner Support Fund
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The Practitioner Support Fund, dependent upon the generous donations of the membership and other sources, will be available to students in financial need. Applications to the Practitioner Support Fund will be accepted by the Review Committee throughout the year and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Review Committee will make every effort to review applications on a monthly basis to insure a timely response for each application received.
Who is eligible
Eligibility for the Fund will be determined by the by the student’s financial and personal need. Applicants will be asked to submit a written letter to the Review Committee that outlines briefly their circumstance and demonstrates their interest in the particular course for which they are applying. The Fund is intended to assist those students who are unable to participate in courses and retreat work as a result of financial hardship. Although priority will be given to Dharma Centre members, all applications will be considered and reviewed by the Review Committee with recommendations to the Board of Directors for final approval.
What will the Fund cover:
The Practitioner Fund will cover all course fees and lodging costs at the Dharma Centre. It will not cover food or Dana for the teacher. This amounts to a total subsidy of up to $60.00 per day (non-members) or $50.00 per day for members. Applicants will be encouraged to pay-what-they-can towards lodging and course fees to increase the fund’s ability to support as many applicants as possible.
How to apply:
Submit a written letter of application to the Dharma Centre Administration office where it will be forwarded to the Review Committee. The letter should briefly detail your personal and financial circumstance and tell us about your interest in the specific course that you are applying for. Your letter should include your mailing address, e-mail address and all other relevant contact information. The Dharma Centre of Canada Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for this allocation of funds. Please state how much you are able to contribute yourself. We will review, award, and advise in a timely manner.
The Practitioner Support Fund is made possible by the generous donations of Dharma Centre members and other sources. We welcome
your application and hope that we may be of assistance in meeting your request. In the event that we are unable to support your application we
encourage you to consider the following options:
- Ask friends
- Ask your family
- Ask your Dharma group
Please mail or email your application to:
- The Administrator,
- The Dharma Centre of Canada
- 1886 Galway Rd., R. R. # 1
- Kinmount, Ont. K0M 2A0
- Canada
AdminOffice@dharmacentre.org
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Server-Meditators Needed
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Please consider spending time (short or long-term) at the Dharma Centre
as a Server-Meditator. There are several openings starting immediately.
Our Resident Teachers, Terry and Mala, are on property and available to
give support and guidance to anyone coming up as a Server-Meditator.
Our Server-Meditator program is offered to those wishing to explore the
integration of their Dharma practice into the activities of daily life
while living and working in a meditation/study environment. Server-
Meditators are asked to give four hours daily of service work, usually
in the kitchen or on the grounds, and are expected to combine that work
with personal meditation practice or participation in an existing retreat
or course.
We are reminded daily here that Server-Meditators are an indispensable
component for the smooth running of the Dharma Centre. These volunteers
agree to work a minimum of four hours per day in exchange for accommodation
and the waiving of course fees. (Server-Meditators agree to pay a modest
daily amount ($15/day) for meals and offer dana for teachers when they
attend courses).
Participating in the running of the Dharma Centre, the benefit for
Server-Meditators is twofold: s/he has an opportunity to experience both
meditation and daily work life in a supportive environment, and our staff
receive extra help which translates into better support for all courses
and meditators on property.
We'll try our best to match your skills and interest with work that needs
to be done at the Centre.
Please contact us:
- The Dharma Centre of Canada
- 1886 Galway Rd., R. R. # 1
- Kinmount, Ont. K0M 2A0
- Canada
AdminOffice@dharmacentre.org
Tel: 866-266-0966
Fax: 705-488-2215
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For more information, call 1-866-266-0966 or email us at
AdminOffice@dharmacentre.org
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