We understand that finding financial security is one of the biggest challenges facing non-Himalayan nuns and we truly sympathise. However the Alliance is small and does not have the financial resources to undertake the livelihood support of monastics such as rent, food or medical needs.

What we can offer is scholarships or grants for study programs and modest support for retreat projects.

In fact Tibetan Buddhism is not a tradition that has been set up to train and provide livelihood to foreign monastics, unlike other monastic traditions in stable Buddhist countries such as Thailand. So in these times settling financial arrangements is a necessary step before receiving ordination.

Who can apply?

Non-Himalayan Nuns (ie. Not from the traditional Himalayan Region which Tibetan Buddhism covers) who are ordained in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Amount

Each applicant can receive a maximum $US 2500.- per year

• Each applicant is requested to raise at least 10% of the total budget of their project.

• No personal or medical expenses will be covered.

• Funding priority shall be given to new applicants.

• Each application will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and decided on within 10 days of receipt.

• All grant recipients agree to publicly acknowledge funding support from ANHN.