The TMC is a
nonprofit
organization [a registered 501(c)(3) organization in the US] operating
on the age-old
Buddhist tradition of generosity and mutual support. From our beginning
more than 25 years ago
to the present, we have been existing due to the great kindness of our
teachers and the immense generosity of donors and
volunteers. Furthermore, although it has become increasing more
acceptable and
common for some Buddhist groups or organizations to require set
participation or registration fees for their programs, here at TMC we
adhere to the
principle that "the Dharma is ownerless and priceless" and
although we have "suggested donations" for some of our events we
maintain a "no turn away" policy on all our programs and
services.
We are entirely staffed by volunteers and
none of our resident teachers receive any kind of fixed monthly stipend
(we do aspire to be able to afford this in the future). Our expenses
include general operating cost, utilities and the maintenance of
infrastructure (both the main center and the retreat house), food,
health insurance and basic needs of
three resident teachers and a resident monk. We thus rely on
your goodwill and generosity to continue to exist as a center and
home for the study and practice of Dharma.
