Vermont Tendrel 2025 Craig Mollins

I have been a student in the Sakyong lineage since 1980, when I was 18 years old. I attended the Vajradhatu Seminary with the Vidyadhara in 1986. During that summer I met Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche for the first time, took the Bodhisattva Vow with him, and have had a strong connection as his student ever since.

I've had a successful career over the past 30 years, but several years ago started experiencing financial obstacles. These have been ongoing, and now I am barely making rent, with only 1-3 clients per week.

I have Tourette syndrome, and twice per month I host a free community meditation for others with Tourette's. Over the past 2.5 years I completed two, year long professional trainings, as part of my journey of getting ready to teach meditation in the Tourette population.

If I am successful in this fundraiser, I would feel blessed and grateful to be able to travel to Vermont and study with Rinpoche, and see Her Majesty and the Jetsumas. I would also be in service at the family household during the three retreats.

My goal is to raise $2000 Canadian dollars.

Thank you for reading, and maybe supporting, my fundraiser. May it be of benefit.

Sincerely,

Craig Mollins