Membership Qualifications and Benefits
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Why become a member? IBC is a nonprofit organization that depends on the generosity of all those involved. Great merit is earned by supporting a spiritual center, and there are personal benefits to membership as well. However, you do not need to be a member in order to participate in IBC. All teachings are free and open to the public.
Your membership dues enable IBC to:
- pay for Geshe Jinpa's living expenses
- pay for translation services
- sponsor once in a lifetime events such as the Heart Shrine Relic Tour and the Bhutanese Monk Tour
- pay the legal fees associated with IBC's operation, including Geshe-la's U.S. residency
- bring guest teachers (such as Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Samten) to Indianapolis
- make copies of the various texts used during teachings
Membership Benefits
- Invitation to IBC's Annual Member Appreciation Night. An authentic Tibetan meal is prepared for all those in attendance.
- 15% discount on any purchases made on IBC merchandise
- Use of newly improved IBC library
- The opportunity to vote in IBC board elections, run for IBC board positions, and attend monthly board meetings
- And the best benefit...supporting a spiritual center that focuses on the development of inner peace and compassion!
Membership Dues
An annual IBC membership is $60.00 for an individual and $90.00 for a family.
How to Become a Member of IBC
You can become an IBC member in any one of the following ways:
- Complete a membership form at the Indiana Buddhist Center.
- Make your donation online
- and select Membership when asked what your donation should apply to. This option allows you to use a credit or debit card; just choose the PayPal option.
- Print a membership formenclose payment, and mail it to IBC. The mailing address is: Indiana Buddhist Center, 9260 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis 46229