INVITATION TO BECOME A FRIEND OF JAMYANG BUDDHIST CENTRE LEEDS  

 

We are very happy that anyone who comes to Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds can use the Centre, have access to authentic, quality teachings and use of the library facilities on the premises.  All Dharma teachings are free of charge but there is a suggested donation to cover running costs.  Nobody should feel that they are excluded from the teachings due to lack of funds. Those who support the centre spiritually are an essential part of the Dharma community. 

It does, however, take more effort and money to run Jamyang Leeds than is often realised.  The contribution of time from volunteers and the money raised from class donations go some way to maintain the Centre but by no means cover all the costs of running it.

 In order to fulfil the Centre’s mission it needs your support and you can do this by becoming a Friend.

A Friend is someone who:    

•  wishes to be part of a Dharma family and the Jamyang Leeds community
•  wishes to have support for their Dharma practice and to give support to others
• wishes to support a peaceful, positive place in the heart of the city where the Buddha's teachings can flourish
• wishes to have use of a beautiful Gompa where they will receive inspiration, teachings and an opportunity to create merit     
• wishes to demonstrate their commitment in a practical way by giving a regular donation of money and/or time

Becoming a Friend of Jamyang: 

 

Friend A: 

For a commitment of 2 hours a week volunteer work or an annual donation of £144.00 or £12.00 per month (or more) will receive:

• full use of the book, audio, and DVD lending libraries       
• regular news of teachings and courses at JBCL
• access to high quality teachers     
• information on external events such as visits by HH Dalai Lama   
• access to the latest Buddhist titles in the Jamyang Leeds book shop
• friendship and support for Dharma practice from like minded people! 

Friend B:

For an annual donation of £240.00 or £20.00 per month (or more) will receive:     

All the above PLUS courses at JBCL Monday to Thursday free of charge 

Friend C:

For an annual donation of £360.00 or £30.00 per month (or more) will receive:     

All the above PLUS 50% discount on weekend teachings at JBCL excluding retreats  

We ask all Friends to make the commitment of a regular donation and/or to volunteer their time to enable the centre to meet its day to day running costs and to be able to plan the future of Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds to ensure the centre will be in Leeds for a long time to come.

  FRIENDS FORM   

Name:  

Date: 

 

Address:

Postcode:

 

Email: 

Telephone: 

I want all my donations to be eligible for Gift Aid.  (Gift Aid means that for every £1 you give, Jamyang Leeds gets an extra 28p from the Inland Revenue, helping your donations to go further.  To qualify for Gift Aid, what you pay in income tax or capital gains tax must at least equal the amount we will claim in the tax year). 

Signature:

I wish to become a Friend A and will volunteer to help 2 hours each week. ›      

I wish to become a Friend A at the rate of £12 per month and I have sent the standing order mandate to my bank.   ›      

I wish to become a Friend B at the rate of £20 per month and I have sent the standing order mandate to my bank.   ›       

I wish to become a Friend C at the rate of £30 per month and I have sent the standing order mandate to my bank.    ›       

STANDING ORDER MANDATE Please present this section to your Bank/Building Society for them to action 

Amount:  £  

Commencing on:……. (day)  ………… (month)  ………… (year) Name and address of your Bank or Building Society:   

Postcode:

 

Account No:

Branch Sort Code:        … 

Account in the name/s of:

Signature/s: 

Date:

 Instructions to your bank: Please pay the above amount on the same day of every month thereafter to the: Co-Operative Bank for the account of: Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds, A/C No.65178087     Sort Code 08-92-99   Reference ‘your surname’.