about Saranaloka Foundation
| 2007 Saranaloka Foundation. Headquarters in San Mateo, California. |
The idea for Saranaloka was born in 2004 from the need to have
an organization that coordinates efforts of the many individuals
who wish to support nuns' visits to the United States.
As the nuns' community in England continues to grow and our
relationship with them deepens, the need for such an
organization ensures that their needs and arrangements during
visits to the United States are properly taken care of. Indeed, the
Pali saranaloka translates as “refuge in the world,” suggesting
that the Foundation aspires to provide a refuge for the nuns while
out of the monastery and in the “world”.
Saranaloka Foundation provides financial support for their travel
and lodging, health insurance, and other expenses. We also
arrange and coordinate teaching opportunities as necessary as
well as arrange suitable opportunities for them to have individual
retreats while here. Eventually we would hope to provide facilities
for a community of nuns to reside in the United States full time—
if, and when, the nuns feel it appropriate.
We hope that this website will keep you informed of their travels
in North America and allow you to attend retreats and events
where they are teaching or to simply meet up with them for a cup
of tea or to share a meal.
The Saranaloka Foundation accepts dana (literally, 'generosity')
from anyone interested in supporting the nuns. Please see the
Support page for information on making a donation. We are
hopeful that the community of people who wish to support the
nuns and their teaching will grow.
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Saranaloka has its headquarters in San Mateo, California with five
Board members from across the U.S.
The Founding Board includes:
Jill Boone, San Jose CA (president)
Arpita Brown, Edmond OK
Janice Clark, Seattle WA
Anne McKinsey, Passumpsic VT (secretary)
Brenda Walsh, Larkspur CA
The Office of Treasurer is held by Junko Hayashi, West Linn OR
an organization that coordinates efforts of the many individuals
who wish to support nuns' visits to the United States.
As the nuns' community in England continues to grow and our
relationship with them deepens, the need for such an
organization ensures that their needs and arrangements during
visits to the United States are properly taken care of. Indeed, the
Pali saranaloka translates as “refuge in the world,” suggesting
that the Foundation aspires to provide a refuge for the nuns while
out of the monastery and in the “world”.
Saranaloka Foundation provides financial support for their travel
and lodging, health insurance, and other expenses. We also
arrange and coordinate teaching opportunities as necessary as
well as arrange suitable opportunities for them to have individual
retreats while here. Eventually we would hope to provide facilities
for a community of nuns to reside in the United States full time—
if, and when, the nuns feel it appropriate.
We hope that this website will keep you informed of their travels
in North America and allow you to attend retreats and events
where they are teaching or to simply meet up with them for a cup
of tea or to share a meal.
The Saranaloka Foundation accepts dana (literally, 'generosity')
from anyone interested in supporting the nuns. Please see the
Support page for information on making a donation. We are
hopeful that the community of people who wish to support the
nuns and their teaching will grow.
______________________________
Saranaloka has its headquarters in San Mateo, California with five
Board members from across the U.S.
The Founding Board includes:
Jill Boone, San Jose CA (president)
Arpita Brown, Edmond OK
Janice Clark, Seattle WA
Anne McKinsey, Passumpsic VT (secretary)
Brenda Walsh, Larkspur CA
The Office of Treasurer is held by Junko Hayashi, West Linn OR
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. Volunteering
. Hosting Nuns
. A Guide for Layfolk
. Snapshots
USA - Fall 2007
USA - Winter 2008
UK Monasteries
. Support Saranaloka
. Contact Saranaloka
. Dhamma Talks
. Resources and Links
. About Saranaloka
. About the Nuns
. Teaching Schedules
. What's New
. Volunteering
. Hosting Nuns
. A Guide for Layfolk
. Snapshots
USA - Fall 2007
USA - Winter 2008
UK Monasteries
. Support Saranaloka
. Contact Saranaloka
. Dhamma Talks
. Resources and Links
Saranaloka Foundation is a nonprofit California
religious corporation with 501(c)(3) federal tax
exempt status. Donations are tax-deductible.
religious corporation with 501(c)(3) federal tax
exempt status. Donations are tax-deductible.