Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Trust

Constitutional objectives

Trust purposes 1. The Trustees shall hold and apply the sum of £1 paid by us to them, and such other funds and assets as may from time to time be comprised in the Trust Property, in trust for the following purposes:- (a) The advancement of religion and philosophy • To provide a place of peace, refuge and regeneration suitable for meditation and retreat for persons of any faith. • To support the preservation and advancement of Buddhism, specifically the non-sectarian tradition of Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhism. • To make authentic teachings on meditation available on line and in the local area. (b) The advancement of environmental protection and improvement • To set a positive public example by implementing sound, sustainable, organic, long-term policies in the management of Trust properties. • To utilise micro project, renewable energy and encourage low environmental impact strategies in the Trusts activities and daily operations. • To Protect and further develop local eco-systems and habitats able to support and encourage increased native biodiversity and protect indigenous wildlife. (b) The advancement of human health • To support the overall well-being of body and mind through promoting meditation and healing practices as traditionally practiced in the Himalayan Region and provide education on the benefits of meditation and support the practice of meditation in retreat and for living and dying peacefully. • To increase awareness of the value of traditional, herbal and medical traditions and the plants on which they are often based on and to further conservation efforts wherever they are endangered. (c) The prevention or relief of poverty • To research, develop and support projects that help the poor in Himalayan countries. • To provide social assistance, encourage sustainable conservation and promote cultural activities for the long-term benefit of people regardless of their race, religion or nationality.