Friends of Tibetan Settlements in India (F.O.T.S.I.)

Please consider making a donation this holiday season in the name of a fellow practitioner or loved one, 100% of which goes directly to the Tibetan monks, nuns, and laypeople living in exile in Karnataka state,India - Donations of any size help in so many ways.... Recently, I had the pleasure of putting together a scrapbook of many handwritten letters and photos sent from the recipients of the funds generated by Chanting workshops and Yoga classes over the years. The sweetness of these letters gave me courage to invite you to share in the pleasure of helping these beautiful people, many of whose medical, nutrition, and basic living needs are extremely dire in the forced situation of living in exile in the climatological extremes and stringent economic prospects for Tibetans living in India. Please ask to see this exceptionally moving photo and letter collage next time you see me in a class, with so many examples of how the work of FOTSI brings lifesaving and life-quality enhancing opportunities to these humble and devotional people. It is now extremely easy to donate. Just click on the link to send a donationto FOTSI through PayPal on their website. You are welcome to donate anonymously or include your contact information if you are open to receiving contact from the Tibetans who your donation sponsors. Thanks to everyone who has been attending the Chanting benefit workshops for Tibetan refugees in India. I recently received this great annual newsletter from F.O.T.S.I. founder Chela Kunasz with details about the people who have been helped, and the amazing team of volunteers in India and the U.S. who are assisting F.O.T.S.I. in uplifting the quality of life for these Tibetan people. Enjoy, and please spread the word to people to come to the Chanting Workshops! Next one is scheduled for Saturday, January 12. Also, let me know if you would like me to offer one in your area if you are not local to Santa Cruz, but are within the Bay Area.

Donate to FOTSI on their secure website link
Read the F.O.T.S.I. newsletter here!