Tibetan Buddhist Rime Institute

Membership

The Tibetan Buddhist Rime Institute offers three main types of membership. These are associate membership, Rime membership and loyalty membership. We welcome your application.

By becoming a member you will help not only the Institute but will also receive many benefits.

The Tibetan Buddhist Rime Institute is an Australian organisation dedicated to spreading the non-sectarian Rime Buddhist Teachings throughout Australia. The Institute is the only holder of the Jonang Kalachakra lineage in Australia.

Associate Membership

* There is no charge for joining as an Associate Member.

Associate Membership benefits:

- Have your name added to our mailing list and be kept up to date with activities taking place at the Institute.

- Have your name blessed by hundreds of monks once a year in several of Tibet’s greatest monasteries.

Full Membership

Singles	Couples	Families
$150.00 per year	$200.00 per year	$300.00 per year

Membership benefits:

- Discounted attendance to all classes offered by the Institute.

- Membership card and a blessing cord.

- 5% discount on shop items and any events run by the Institute.

- Have your name blessed by hundreds of monks once a year in several of Tibet’s greatest monasteries.

- Contribute to the Institute’s aims and activities with full voting rights at committee meetings.

Loyalty Membership

Singles	Couples	Families
Minimum $25.00 per month*	Minimum $35.00 per month*	Minimum $50.00 per month*

* Monthly donations are paid via direct debit on an ongoing long-term basis

Loyalty Membership benefits:

- Free attendance to all classes offered by the Institute.

- Loyalty Membership card and a blessing cord.

- 10% discount on shop items and events run by the Institute.

- Have your name blessed once a year by hundreds of monks in several of Tibet’s greatest monasteries.

- Contribute to the Institute’s aims and activities with full voting rights at committee meetings.

Life Membership & Special Dharma Membership

People may also become Life Members or ‘Special Dharma Members’. These members can only be appointed by Rinpoche and then must be approved by the committee.

There are two types of life membership. The first is for those who are completely committed to Dharma practice, are not distracted by their personal life and are willing to devote their life to the work of the Institute. In this exceptional case, all basic needs and living costs will be provided for by the Institute or its members.

The second type of life membership is for those who are exceptionally generous in their support of the Institute; for example great benefactors.

‘Special Dharma Membership’ applies to certain people who have a spiritual connection with Khentrul Rinpoche and the Institute. These members have the same rights as loyalty members (except the right to vote), although they do have the capacity to contribute to decisions.

Benefactor
This membership is for those who would like to support the Institute by way of a donation from time to time. Benefactors don't have voting rights; however, they are able to contribute to decisions.

Class Prices

Non-Members / Associate Members	$15.00
Full Members	$3.00
Loyalty Members	Free

* Free attendance to classes can be arranged for those who are genuinely experiencing severe financial hardship. Please contact the Institute to discuss.

Class Pass

Six Class Pass

$60.00

How to join

Fill out the application form which can be found at the following link and either hand it to a Committee Member, post it to the Tibetan Buddhist Rime Institute at:

1584 Burwood Hwy
Belgrave VIC 3160

or e-mail it to:

temple@rimebuddhism.com

Your application will be presented at the next committee meeting for processing.

PLEASE NOTE

- Membership fees are non-refundable.

- Prospective members must disclose their criminal record status.

- In exceptional circumstances the committee reserves the right to reject membership applications.

Application form

Click here to download the application form. (Right-click link and Save Target As...)