Hello friend, my name is Oleg Stepanov. I am from Odesa, Ukraine, but my family and I live in Greece now. We moved here because of the war. I am a Buddhist and a student of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche for 19 years.

Here I humbly extend my offering bowl and ask you to help me gather funds for the Pilgrimage and retreat in Nepal next year.

I was on a Pilgrimage in Nepal before, but this time I am determined and inspired to do the intensive retreat. The Pilgrimage and retreat will be an opportunity to receive blessings and deepen my practice under the guidance of my teacher on the sacred land of Nepal.

I was paying for myself before, but this month-long journey is too expensive to cover alone. So I ask for help with any amount that works for you. This is a powerful opportunity to practice humbleness for me. I could catch a glimpse of the ancient tradition of monks wandering to villages to beg for food.

Thank you

Oleg