VAJRAPANI INSTITUTE FOR WISDOM CULTURE
EIN 51-0181149 · Religion-Related (X)
What they do
Vajrapani Institute for Wisdom Culture Supports The Transformation of Spiritual Teachings Into Experience Through Contemplative Retreat. As A Spiritual Community Serving The Needs of Retreaters In All Traditions, We Are Nurtured By The Energy of Our Tibetan Buddhist Founder Lama Thubten Yeshe and Our Spiritual Director Lama Zopa Rinpoche, By Our Teachers and Holy Objects, and By The Stillness of The California Redwood Forest. Vajrapani Institute for Wisdom Culture is Affiliated With The Foundation for The Preservation of The Mahayana Tradition and is Dedicated to Preserving Lama Tsong Khapas Rich Living Tradition of Wisdom and Compassion.
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ContactRyan MacLennanExecutive Dir.
In care of% RYAN MACLENNAN
Mailing addressPO BOX 2130, BOULDER CREEK, CA 95006-2130
Main phone(831) 338-6654 WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailoffice@vajrapani.orgSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- January 1976
- County
- Santa Cruz
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