Piedmont
Karma Thegsum Choling

The Benefits of Membership in Piedmont KTC

By donating or becoming a member of the Piedmont KTC (Karma Thegsum Choling) you help to keep the precious Buddhist teachings and the rich tradition of the Karma Kagyu Lineage available in the Piedmont area.  Operation costs of Piedmont KTC are funded entirely by donations and contributions from supporting friends and members.  We try and keep our operating costs low and teaching admission fees low, yet we need your help.  Your donation goes a long way to help the dharma flourish and continue to benefit beings that come in contact with it.  Please feel free to discuss any questions about membership with a current KTC member.  

The benefits of membership in the Piedmont KTC include:

• Knowing that you are supporting our local practice center and its activities
• Invitations to teachings given by visiting lamas
• Free teachings by fellow members
  

• Discounts for KTD teachings
• 10% discount at the Namsebangdzo bookstore at KTD
• Room and board discounts at KTD
• Priority for special events such as visits by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness the Karmapa

• Student Member of Piedmont KTC and KTD Monastery  - $10/mo: Entitled to full Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) benefits and Piedmont KTC benefits
• Associate Member of Piedmont KTC - $20/mo: Entitled to full KTC benefits
• Full Member of Piedmont KTC and KTD Monastery: $40/mo (Family $50/mo) - Entitled to full Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) benefits and Piedmont KTC benefits
• Supporting Full Member of Piedmont KTC and KTD Monastery - $60/mo: Entitled to full Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) and Piedmont KTC benefits

In addition to or as an alternative to joining our KTC, you may also make a tax deductible financial contribution. This money goes to support teachings and lama visits to North Carolina, our practice center, and outreach to the local community. Contributions of any size are welcome and are tax deductible. Piedmont KTC is a 501(C)3 non-profit registered in the state of North Carolina. You can make a secure online donation via paypal below.

Anyone interested in joining or making a financial contribution to the Piedmont KTC is encouraged to call 919-968-9426 for details.

Last updated Oct., 2011