Benefits of Membership
Becoming a member can provide a significant discount on courses and meditation sessions, especially if you are regularly attending classes at Buddha House. All members also enjoy borrowing rights at the Buddha House library, plus a 10% discount on all items from the book and gift shop.
Membership is an annual commitment, which can be paid yearly or monthly.
Membership Options
Lotus
Waged: $180 per year
Concession: $120 per year
- A Membership Welcome Package
- Borrowing rights at the Buddha House library
- Reduced facility fees at teachings, workshops, and retreats
- 10% discount off all purchases from the Buddha House Gift Shop
- The right to vote and stand for office at the Annual General Meeting
Silver Bodhisattva
$600 per year ($50 per month)
- Free entry to all regular Tuesday & Thursday teaching classes, including those given by visiting teachers
Golden Bodhisattva
$960 per year ($80 per month)
- Free entry to all meditation sessions
- Sunday afternoon public talks with Gen Dondrub
- Participation in strategic planning meetings
Membership Options for Meditators
Gratitude
$100 per year
- Unlimited live streamed meditations from Buddha House on Facebook
- Borrowing rights at the Buddha House library
- 10% discount off all purchases from the Book and Gift Shop
- The right to vote at the Annual General Meeting
Serenity
Waged: $155 per year
Concession: $120 per year
- 1 free in-person meditation session per week at Buddha House
Earth-Sea-Sky
Waged: $260 per year
Concession: $195 per year
- Unlimited free in-person meditation session per week at Buddha House
Membership Application Process
In accordance with the constitution, membership is offered to people who wish to support and participate in the aims of Buddha House Centre for Advanced Buddhist Studies Inc.
In common with most incorporated associations, applications for membership require the sponsorship of two people who are themselves already members. This is to protect the association and ensure the aims are shared by members. Sponsors are signing to indicate support for the person to become a member.
In applying to become a member of Buddha House, you are asked to sign an affirmation that you support the aims and values of Buddha House, The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Membership is subject to Board approval, as specified by the constitution. Applications are normally considered monthly.