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Kunzang Odsal Palyul Changchub ChölingCenter of Tibetan BuddhismCaring forAll BeingsAnnual Report 2016
TABLE OFCONTENTSWelcome1Letter from ourSpiritual Director2Mission Statementand Values3WELCOMEWelcome to Kunzang Odsal Palyul ChangchubChöling (KPC) — “Glorious Dharma Continentof Absolute Clear Light” — a Palyul center and hub ofcompassionate activity of the Nyingma School in theTibetan Buddhist tradition.Located just outside the nation’s capital in the Marylandcountryside, KPC was founded by Buddhist Master,Jetsunma Ahkön Norbu Lhamo, and has been operatingsince 1988. Jetsunma is the first Western woman to havebeen enthroned as a lineage holder in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.Organizational Structure3Highlights of 20164Continuing toBuild the Vision21KPC Worldwide22Financial Summary24Conclusion262016 ANNUAL REPORT2016 ANNUAL REPORT1
Letter From Jetsunma Ahkön Norbu Lhamo —Spiritual DirectorCaring for All BeingsAccordingto theBuddha’steaching, allsentient beingsare equal. Inevery sentientbeing from thecockroach to theamoeba to themosquito, tothe caterpillar,to the butterfly, to the elephant, to thehuman being, all have within them theinnate Buddha nature.Knowing this invites us to stand outsideour cultural bias and even our species bias.In other words, we must remind ourselvesthat we are not the only living creatures.Realizing that takes something of a deliberateeffort. Intellectually, we know there areother species. We know that this is a bigworld and that there are other cultures. Itwould seem as though it’s not so important,and it might be a waste of time. I couldn’tdisagree more. We have to ensure that ourcompassion and our concern is not partialand not limited. We have to ensure that wehave empathy for all living creatures.22016 ANNUAL REPORTThis vision includes our human world.We seem to be unaware that we are livingon a planet with people who can havecompletely different ideas from us. In ourmind, it’s almost like we can only stomachpeople that have ideas like ours. I feel thateach one of us should take responsibilityfor gradually developing methods tobecome more and more familiar and moredeeply aware of the equality of all that lives.I recommend becoming very familiar withas many different cultures as you can andunderstanding what motivates the peopleof these cultures.I respect and love all traditions that includecompassion, wisdom and respect. But I amcommitted to the precious method andglorious Lineage Masters of Palyul.Our temple is open to everyone. We needto grow. We need a bigger building. Andif we had a bigger building believe me, wewould grow. I don’t know about you, but Iwant to benefit sentient beings very much.Jetsunma Ahkön Norbu LhamoSpiritual Director,Kunzang Odsal Palyul Changchub Chöling
MISSIONSTATEMENTAND VALUESORGANIZATIONALSTRUCTUREMission StatementOur Mission is to alleviatesuffering through compassionate activity in theworld by:u making Buddhistteachings availableu offering a place ofspiritual refuge includingsites of pilgrimage andprayerSpiritual Director:Jetsunma Ahkön Norbu LhamoBoard of Trustees:Claire Waggoner (Director)Gonpo Yeshe (David Williams)Ani Tenzin Wangmo (Jane Bathgate)Ani Karen CoxWib MiddletonSonja PeterOlin RobieSpiritual Directoru offering prayers andspiritual practices tothose in needBoard of Trusteesincludes President,Vice President, Secretaryand Treasureru nurturing the com-munity beyond ourboundariesu caretaking the naturalOperations Committeeenvironment under ourcustodianshipFacilities, Communications,Events, 6 ANNUAL REPORTOther office bearersas designatedNurturing andPartneringwith ourCommunitiesProtectingOurNaturalEnvironment2016 ANNUAL REPORT3
HIGHLIGHTS of 2016Making Buddhist Teachings AvailableTraditional teachings of the Buddha are continuallyoffered at KPC, both at large public events and throughsmaller instructional programs, such as classes in FoundationalBuddhist Thought and Stabilizing the Mind meditation classes.Visiting Buddhist Teachers Bestow BlessingsSince 1988 KPC has had thegreat fortune of regularlyhosting Buddhist teachers andcontinues to offer weekly meditation classes and DVD teachings from Jetsunma’s teachingarchive. Classes on a range oftopics, including programs forchildren and teenagers, wereoffered in 2016. Many of theseteachings are webcast and aremade freely available online.Khenpo Tenzin Norgeyat KPC Maryland.In 2016, in addition toJetsunma teaching at theMaryland Temple, KPCwas honored to receive thefollowing visiting teachers:u Tulku Dawa Gyalpou Khenpo Tenzin Norgeyu Lopon Pem Tsheri Sherpau Lopon Damchoe Wangmou Dorje Lopon Samdrupu Lopon PasangTulku Dawa Gyalpo at KPC Maryland.42016 ANNUAL REPORTApproximately 525 peopleattended these Buddhist
teachings at both KPCMaryland and Arizona.Tulku Dawa Gyalpo fromCanada gave the first seriesof teachings at KPC in 2016.Khenpo Tenzin Norgey gave aseries of empowerments overthe course of the year and presided over the second Bhum,a retreat practice focused oncreating virtueand removingobstacles. LoponPem Tsheri Sherpa commenced asuccessful teaching series on theclassic Buddhisttext, The Way ofthe Bodhisattvaby Shantideva.Lopon DamchoeWangmo taughton various topics in bothMaryland and Arizona.Lamas Pasang and Samdrupprovided expertise on undertaking key practices in thePalyul tradition of TibetanBuddhism.Lopon Pasang.LoponPem TsheriSherpa.Lopon Damchoe inSedona Arizona withsome of the Arizonastudents.2016 ANNUAL REPORT2016 ANNUAL REPORT5
Milestones of Prayer and Compassion in 2016u In 2016 a total of 8,760 hoursof prayer was completed as partof the prayer vigil for peace thathas been operating since the18th of April 1985. 365 days ofthe year, 24 hours a day, prayersare said on behalf of all beingsby members of the KPC community in the Prayer Room inPoolesville, Maryland.u A second online Mantra forthe World Prayer Project wascompleted focusing on healingthe earth and ending naturaldisasters. Over 40 millionmantras were accumulatedworldwide.u The second annual BhumRetreat was held at KPCMaryland.u Days of prayerful intentionwere held in both Marylandand Sedona to mark signifi-cant events including supportfor the victims of the Orlandoshooting in Florida.u The International Day ofPeace Event at the AmitabhaStupa, Sedona was held.u Landscaping around theAmitabha statue in Marylandwas completed and a new signwas installed at the entrance toKPC Maryland.Participants in the Day of Prayerful Intention walk around the Amitabha Stupa.62016 ANNUAL REPORT
u A small stupa was installedat Palyul West center, in SantaBarbara.u The Photographic Project,‘Buddhism. Reaching Inmates’documenting activity of KPC’sPrison Program was completed by Angela Lee Adams.u Three sponsored prayerwheels were installed near theAmitabha Stupa in Sedona.Lopon Pem (Center) with KPC Anis (Nuns)Samten and Zing at the conclusion ofthe Vajrakilaya Bhum Retreat.The new sign installed at KPC Maryland.Completed landscaping around the AmitabhaStatue, KPC Maryland.2016 ANNUAL REPORTSmall stupa installed at Palyul West Santa Barbara.2016 ANNUAL REPORT7
Preservation and Dissemination of a Spiritual LegacyOur ordained community of Monks and NunsKPC is distinctive for having alarge community of ordained(monks and nuns). KPC currently has 35 monks and nuns.KPC ordained offer theirservices in a variety of beneficial ways — in regular prayerevents and specific prayer ceremonies for those facing illnessor who have died. They alsooffer prayer support to anyonewho asks, wherever they are,including prayers for thosewho are dying and house,pet, and business blessings.This year, long-time KPCNun, Ani Rinchen wasinterviewed for a series onwomen of faith and leadership in Sass Magazine, andwas one of the subjects of aphotographic project on herwork in prisons where sheteaches inmates about Buddhism. Ani Rinchen regularlyteaches meditation classes atKPC Nun, Ani Rinchen Khandro. Angela Lee AdamsKPC and has been facilitatingBuddhist worship and study inprison for the last 18 years.Continuing prayersThe prayer room at KPC Maryland is open 24 hours a day.Members of the communitygather regularly in the KPCMaryland Prayer Room tochant prayers dedicated topeace and the end of sufferingin additionto those upholding the24/7 prayervigil.KPC Monk,Jampal.A Medicine Buddha Tsog in progressincluding bountiful food offerings.KPC ordained and lay community at the conclusion of a food offering ceremony.82016 ANNUAL REPORTKPC also provides a place forpeople to meditate individually,and to participate in grouppractices. Many visitors come tomeditate and pray at all hours.
Teaching 0utreachIn 2016, members of KPC’soutreach and teaching community spoke on Buddhistperspectives at:u Am Kolel Sanctuary, 10thAnniversary Celebrationu Center for Spiritual Enlight-enment in Falls Church, VAu Hebrew Home of GreaterWashington, DCu Holy Cross Home Care andHospice inter-faith memorialserviceu Magruder High Schooland the Pain and PalliativeCare Team)u Oakdale High SchoolIn addition, to outreachvisits, various school, religious groups and institutionalgroups visited KPC in 2016including children and accompanying adults from:u George WashingtonUniversityu Unitarian UniversalistChurches (Cedar Laneand Arlington)u Archbishop SpaldingHigh Schoolu BarnesvilleSchool of Arts &Sciencesu Cub Scoutsu Jewish Primary(Comparative religion classes)Day Schoolu Our Lady Queen of Peaceu The Lab SchoolCatholic Church (InterfaithMeditation Initiative)of Washington(Museum Club)u National Institutes ofu Methodist NursingHealth (Spiritual Ministriesu Poolesville High SchoolGeorge Washington Universityfreshmen listening to a history of KPCand Buddhism, before commencingvolunteer tasks.home residentsAudio Visual ArchiveKPC Maryland is an important site for the preservation ofTibetan Buddhist teachings inthe West. Since 1983, KPC hasbeen committed to preserving an audiovisual archive ofTibetan Buddhist teachingsthat have been bestowed byJetsunma and many reveredteachers in Tibetan Buddhism who have taught atKPC. Thousands of hours ofaudio and video teachings andthousands of photographs of2016 ANNUAL REPORTBuddhist teachers and teachingevents are archived and storedat KPC. In addition, KPC archivists respond to numerousrequests from both studentsand teachers for specific teachings from the archives.2016 ANNUAL REPORT9
Caring for All BeingsThe theme of this year’s Annual report ‘Caring for all Beings’ reflects the value Buddhismplaces on all living beings, both animal and human. This four page spread highlights theprojects both past and present involving animal care (both domestic and wildlife).Wildlife RefugeKPC land is home to a myriadof wildlife species and includes65 acres of mixed woodlandin Poolesville Maryland. InArizona KPC members care for14 acres in the upper Sonorandesert region of Sedona, andjust over 200 acres ofmostly Ponderosa pineforest that backs onto theTonto National Forestnear the town of Young.All these areas are designated wildlife habitatswhere hunting is notpermitted.FritillaryButterfly,KPC Maryland.Butterfly Chrysalis, KPC Maryland.Spring Peeper Frog, KPC Maryland.102016 ANNUAL REPORT
Bird of Prey,flying overDakini Valley.Snapping turtle layingeggs at KPC MD.The Temple is not farfrom the PotomacRiver and tributaries.A Javelina at Amitabha Peace Park in Arizona.2016 ANNUAL REPORT2016 ANNUAL REPORT11
Companion PetsRescueDog-friendly environmentsKPC has a long history ofrescuing companion pets thathave been abandoned, including dogs, cats, iguanas,tortoises and parrots.Companion pets are alwayswelcome at KPC gardens andparks where many companionpet owners take their animalsaround the beautiful stupasto give them the benefits ofthe blessings inherent in theseconsecrated and blessedstructures.The rescuing of over 120 dogsand some cats, after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 by KPCThe rescue of abandoned andneglected parrots evolved intothe establishment of a lifetime sanctuary for parrots in1988 called the Garuda Aviarywhich continues to this day(see next page).Remembering ourcompanion animalsThe animals in our lives leaveindelible marks on our heartsand when they die there is adeep sense of loss. KPC offersmemorial services for bothanimals and humans nearestand dearest to us. In 2016 weremember Jada, Kito, Lelahand Lilith, KPC companionanimals who passed away.Dogs are always welcome to bewalked on leash on our hikingtrails in Poolesville and Sedona.Hundreds of people take thisopportunity each year.Jetsunma with one of the rescuedogs, Joy Beagle, from HurricaneKatrina in 2005.Dog walking at KPC Maryland.12members in co-operation withother individuals and organizations resulted in the rehoming of all but 10 of thesedogs by the summer of 2006.This project led to the creationof a dog shelter for abandonedand neglected dogs whichcontinued until 2011.2016 ANNUAL REPORTJetsunma with her beloved Jada.
Garuda AviaryKPC is home to the GarudaAviary, one of a handful oflife-long parrot sanctuaries inthe USA. Its flock consists ofmore than 50 parrots that aresupported and cared for byof the Buddhist philosophythat we follow at KPC. GarudaAviary is not only a rescue andlifelong sanctuary for parrots that have been neglected,abused and abandoned, butit is committed to educatingthe publicabout thehuge commitment,responsibility anddifficulty ofkeeping parrots as pets,and to addressing the tragiceffects of the inhumane parrottrade. Garuda Aviary is hometo several types of macawsand cockatoos, African greyparrots, Amazon parrots andconures. Each of them has astory — many filled with abuseand neglect. In order to breakthe cycle of suffering, GarudaAviary does not adopt out itsparrots but instead, provides asanctuary until the end of theirnatural lives. For more information go to garudaaviary.orgCoco greeting Garuda AviaryDirector, Christopher Zeoli.over a dozen volunteers underthe directorship of ChristopherZeoli.Garuda Aviary started withJetsunma’s wish to alleviatethe suffering of parrots aftershe began caring for a Moluccan cockatoo with an anxietydisorder, named Tashi. Whenever she would hear about asuffering or homeless parrot,she would want to take it inand feed it. This hands-onapproach of compassionateactivity is the purest expressionMango and Oolah in the flight cage at Garuda Aviary. When thetemperature is above 65 degrees fahrenheit the birds are transferredto the flight cage for the day.2016 ANNUAL REPORT2016 ANNUAL REPORT13
Nurturing and Partnering with our CommunitiesDirect outreachIn addition to speaking and teaching engagements atschools and various spiritual communities KPC offersdirect support to the community in two main waysu Through the prison support program in Maryland.u Through providing sandwich lunches for the homelessin Montgomery County, MarylandPrison OutreachSince the early 1990s an estimated 750 prisoners have beencontacted through letter orface to face visits through theKPC prison program. In 2016,activities included visiting theMaryland Correctional Training Center and Jessup Correc-tional Institution inmates toprovide guidance on Buddhistworship and study for inmatesbi-monthly.In addition, KPC ordainedcorresponded with inmatesfrom the Patuxent Institution,a correctional facility in Jessup, Maryland, and Dillwyn Angela Lee Adams 2016Correctional Center in Dillwyn, Virginia.In 2016, as part of a course ofstudy, Angela Adams completed a photo-documentaryentitled ‘Buddhism ReachingInmates’ focusing on inmatesat Maryland CorrectionalTraining Center that, with allits challenges, evolved intoan amazing, deeply personalproject.Lunches for the homelessThis project has been operating since 2013. Sandwichesare delivered to the PeopleEncouraging People officein Rockville, MontgomeryCounty, Maryland usually3 times a week. In 2016 KPCMaryland members made3,800 bagged lunches.Photo from AngelaLee Adams photodocumentary showing a former prisonertouching his TibetanBuddhist blessingcords, provided byAni Rinchen.142016 ANNUAL REPORT
This lunch program reflectsan ongoing commitment atKPC to provide food for thosein need that has included, inthe past, providing a free foodpantry for visitors to KPC andsupplying soup to those inneed in the community.Involvement in civic life through inter-faithand intra-faith participationCounty participationu Executive Committee mem-Individual KPC Board Members participated in community civic life in MontgomeryCounty in Maryland. Thisparticipation included:bership on the Faith Community Advisory Council (Montgomery County), includingworking with the MontgomeryCounty Executive.u Co-Chaired the‘Neighbors in NeedWorking Group’ (Montgomery County) incorporating the areas of hunger,health care, aging andprison outreach.Lunches for the Homeless.u Membership on theMontgomery CountyFaith Community Working Group.u Members of a spiritualcare network to lend support during disasters andother emergencies.u Part of the Faith Lead-ers Response Team(Montgomery County)— responding to criticalevents.KPC Nun, Ani EllaGrandi attending2016 MontgomeryCommunity Event.2016 ANNUAL REPORTu Bi-annual Buddhistreading to open Montgomery County Councilsession2016 ANNUAL REPORT15
For more information on theMontgomery County FaithAdvisory Council go to members/Vesak CelebrationsSince 1987 KPC membershave been participating in thetri-state commemoration ofVesak (the celebration to markthe birth, enlightenment anddeath of the Buddha) withother Buddhist Temples. KPCremains an active member ofthe International BuddhistCommittee of Washington DCwhich co-ordinates this annualevent.New Year CelebrationsAt the beginning of each lunaryear KPC welcomes thousandsof Buddhist Pilgrims fromVietnamese Temples in thetri-state area.Tet pilgrims lightcandles for theNew Year at KPC.KPC Monk,Namgyal, withTet (Vietnamese New Year)Pilgrims at KPCMaryland162016 ANNUAL REPORTKPC Nun, AniAlyce Louise withblessed water forthe Tet pilgrims.
Volunteers at KPCKPC operates largely due tothe efforts of volunteers. Thisincludes volunteers from thelocal and regional commu-nity, mostly students, whooffer their time to keep thegrounds and Temple beautiful. This includes the annualcontributions of PoolesvilleVolunteers help clean the statues in 2016. Cleaning the ShakyamuniAltar in the Maryland Temple occurs a few times a year.High School students in theGlobal Ecology Programand Honor Society, andGeorge Washington University Freshman students.Volunteers removeweeds from thePeace Park.Family helping hang Prayer Flags as part of Sangha Saturday Working Bee in March 2016.2016 ANNUAL REPORT2016 ANNUAL REPORT17
Preserving Sacred Architecture: StupasKPC Stupas in MarylandThe construction ofstupas date to the timebefore the Buddha, over 2,500years ago. KPC is dedicated topreserving this ancient andsacred form of the display ofenlightenment in the physicalworld.Twenty-five stupas, monuments of enlightenment,grace the 65 acres of wildlifepreserve, walking trails andmeditative gardens inPoolesville, Maryland.The focal point of the PeacePark in Maryland is thegolden 38-feet-tall MigyurDorje Stupa. Jetsunma dedicated this Stupa to the eradication of diseases for whichthere is no known cure.In 2016 volunteers embarkedon removing the ivy fromaround the small stupas atthe Stupa Park, and ensuredthat the stupas remainedin good condition throughpainting and clearing aroundthe surrounding area.Enlightenment Stupa at KPCMaryland during winter.182016 ANNUAL REPORTMigyur Dorje Stupaat KPC Maryland.Stupa Park at KPC Maryland.
KPC Stupas in SedonaIn Sedona Arizona, the Amitabha Stupa is the centerpieceof the 14-acre Stupa PeacePark. The Amitabha StupaPeace Park is a place of refugeand spiritual sustenance forresidents of Sedona and visitors alike. An estimated 34,000people visited the Park in 2016.International Day of Peace Event at the Amitabha Stupa,including smoke puja offerings.2016 ANNUAL REPORT2016 ANNUAL REPORT19
Protecting Our Natural EnvironmentWith over 200 acresof reclaimed farmland and wilderness, KPCis committed to preservingthe values of the land for thebenefit of current and futuregenerations. These lands arehome to numerous species ofwildlife which are protectedfrom hunting as part of thecommitment to preservewildlife habitats.KPC is continually seekingways to be environmentally sustainable. Efforts inMaryland include:u Maintaining the firstconstructed wetlands totreat on-site waste.u Recycling of plastic,paper and glass products.u Maintaining a compostarea for gardening.Dakini Valley nestled next to the Tonto NationalForest in northeastern Arizona.Beautiful rockformations forma canyon that thecreek at DakiniValley flows into.202016 ANNUAL REPORT
CONTINUING TO BUILD THE VISIONUnder the direction ofour Spiritual Director,Jetsunma Ahkön NorbuLhamo, KPC has initiatedplans for a new temple on thecurrent site. For more information contact Claire Waggoner,President, Kunzang PalyulChöling on (928) 713-3522 orwrite us at kpc@tara.org.Concept plan for new Temple including images from KPC past and present.Plan developed by McGraw Bagnoli Architects PLLC.2016 ANNUAL REPORT2016 ANNUAL REPORT21
KPC WORLDWIDEKPC has students from all over the world who accessteachings on-line either through live webcasts onU-stream or YouTube. KPC also has a Facebook and Twitterpresence which effectively began when Jetsunma began a Twitter feed in 2009. Jetsunma’s wish to engage with her studentshas led her to develop an extensive following using the handle@JALpalyul.CentersKPC in MarylandKPC is home to six physical sites of practice in North Americaand Australia. Each center has different qualities shaped by location and history. For instance, Dakini Valley, in Arizona withits rugged beauty and remoteness will in the future be ideal forshort and long-term retreat for committed practitioners. KPCMaryland is a primary site of the Palyul lineage in the U.S., aswell as being the home for the 24-hour prayer vigil. Marylandand Arizona offer the benefits of accessing Stupas, while allcenters including Australia and KPC in California (Palyul West)provide an avenue for students to connect with visiting Palyulteachers and access opportunities for practice.Date of establishment: 1988Location: Situated near theNation’s Capital, WashingtonD.C. The main KPC Templeand accompanying Peace Parkis located at 18400 River Road,Poolesville, Maryland 20837For more information:phone 1-301-710-6259e-mail kpc@tara.orgor visit our web-sitewww.tara.org222016 ANNUAL REPORT
KPC in ArizonaDate of establishment: 2000Locations: Sedona and DakiniValley.SedonaLocation: Situated amongthe startling red rocks of theSedona area, the 14 acre PeacePark is located at 2650 PuebloDrive, Sedona Arizona 86336For more information:phone 1-877-788-7229e-mail amitabhastupa@tara.orgor visit our web-sitewww.tara.orgDakini ValleyLocation: Gila CountyFor more information:phone 1-877-788-7229or visit our web-sitewww.tara.orgKPC in California(Palyul West)Garuda AviaryDirector: Christopher ZeoliWeb-site:https://garudaaviary.orgTo contact the Garuda Aviarye-mailGarudaAviary@earthlink.netDate of establishment: 2013Location: Situated in scenicSanta Barbara.For more information:phone 1-805-569-9072e-mail Palyulwest@tara.orgor visit our web-sitewww.tara.orgKPC in AustraliaDate of establishment: 2000Locations: Students are currently located in the NorthernTerritory, South Australia,Victoria and Queensland.For more information:E-mail kpcaustralia@gmail.comor visit our web-sitewww.tara.org2016 ANNUAL REPORT2016 ANNUAL REPORT23
FINANCIAL SUMMARYKunzang Palyul Chöling2016 Financial ReportIncomeDirect Public SupportRestricted RevenueEvent RevenueMerchandise SalesOther IncomeTotal Income 335,268 142,141 29,583 20,262 15,788 543,042ExpensesCost of Goods SoldInsuranceInterest Expense (includes Mortgage)Payroll and Related ExpensesProfessional Fees(includes Accounting, Architecture, Legal)Program Expenses(includes Ordained Support, Stupa Expenses)Repairs and Maintenance(includes Supplies, Equipment, Landscaping)TravelUtilitiesOther Expenses — includes:Animal CareBank and Credit Card FeesComputer and Internet ExpensesDues and SubscriptionsEvent ExpensesMarketing/Advertising/FundraisingOfferings and HonorariaParsonage AllowancePrinting and Copying/PostageProperty TaxesService FeesTelephone and CommunicationsMiscellaneousTotal Expenses242016 ANNUAL REPORT 14,267 33,749 40,897 238,131 112,486 19,794 50,732 4,058 26,304 4,125 6,441 15,714 1,134 4,748 4,682 10,660 7,224 909 1,890 12,718 2,394 2,548 615,605Prior yearcarryoverrevenueallowed usto cover theshortfall.
Financial Summary continued2016 Expense Category as aPercentage of Total ExpensesNOTE: Only amounts aboveOfferings & ServiceCost of 10,000 are shown in the totalHonoraria Fees Other Goods Soldexpenses graph. For description2%3%of categories below 10,000 see2% ExpensesInsurance7%Financial Report Table.Computer5%& InternetInterest3%ExpenseUtilities7%4%Repairs &Maintenance8%Payroll es18%Total Dollar Assetsand Liabilities 6 ANNUAL REPORT2016 Income Category as aPercentage of Total IncomeMerchandise e26%DirectPublicSupport62%2016 ANNUAL REPORT25
CONCLUSIONA Great Outpouring ofLoving ConcernEveryday people of all spiritual traditions all around theworld are benefitted by KPC activities in both ordinary andextraordinary ways. This has been accomplished thanks to thekindness of people like you.There are many ways to partner with KPC. For more information on partnering pleasecontact our President ClaireWaggoner on 928-713-3522or at kpc@tara.org.Our avenues for direct donations include:u One-time or recurringcredit card and PayPaldonations at http://www.tara.org/donate/u PayPal donations to:donations@tara.org26u Checks mailed toKPCP.O. Box 88Poolesville, MD 20837u Stocks, insurance, realestate, wills (plannedgiving): Please contactus at kpc@tara.orgWith so much to accomplish,and so many more generations to come, we wish tothank all of our donors fromour hearts for your kindnessand continuing support.2016 ANNUAL REPORT
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By this effort,may all sentient beings be free of suffering.May their minds be filledwith the nectar of virtue.In this way, may all causesresulting in suffering be extinguished,And only the light of compassionshine throughout all realms.— Jetsunma Ahkön Norbu Lhamo282016 ANNUAL REPORT
Visit www.tara.orgPhone: 301-710-6259E-mail kpc@tara.orgFacebook: Kunzang Palyul Chöling – KPC Buddhist TempleTwitter: www.twitter.com/KunzangPalyulMailing address: Kunzang Palyul Chöling, PO Box 88,Poolesville, MD 20837 USAStreet Address (Temple) – Maryland: 18400 River Road,Poolesville, MD 20837 USAStreet Address (Amitabha Stupa) – Arizona: 2650 Pueblo Drive,Sedona, AZ 86336 USAThrone holder: H.H. Karma Kuchen Rinpoche,12th Throne holder of the Palyul LineageSpiritual Director: Jetsunma Ahkön Norbu LhamoKunzang Palyul Chöling is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization,Federal Tax ID # 52-1501476.KPC is a Bronze-level Guide Star Exchange participant,demonstrating our commitment to transparencythrough sharing information.2016 ANNUAL REPORT
of Absolute Clear Light” — a Palyul center and hub of compassionate activity of the Nyingma School in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Located just outside the nation’s capital in the Maryland countryside, KPC was founded by Buddhist Master, Jetsu
