The Importance of Membership
The CTS Dharma Center is funded by membership dues, donations and a few annual fund raising events. We encourage those who support our goals and who benefit from our classes to become members. Becoming a member and becoming actively involved to make CTS stronger and more financially stable is a valuable direct action you can take to help preserve the unique Tibetan culture and religious teachings.
Membership is not without benefits. Membership benefits include:
- Entrance to "Members Only" classes
- The right to vote for CTS board members and officers
- Invitation to special "Members Only" gatherings and events
- Participation in formal CTS and SC Dharma Group retreats
Becoming a member is simple. You can just fill out the membership pledge form and, with your payment, drop it in the CTS donation box or in the mail. The membership fee can be based on your annual income and is not fixed at a certain rate. We do, however, have a suggested contribution scale:
You may also make optional contributions specifically to these funds:
- Reserve Fund (unrestricted)
- Radiant Mind Retreat Center
- Nursery School Fund
- Maitreya Orphanage Fund
- Dakpa Khamgtsen Building Fund
Please make all checks payable to :
Charleston Tibetan Society, 12 Parkwood Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403