Wish List

The Kootenay Shambhala Centre is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers and funded by donations.

An easy way to support the Centre is by helping us fund something you find especially worthy. A few current possibilities are listed below. Other suggestions are welcome.

We appreciate all donations—any size donation helps! To make a donation toward the purchase of an item, please go to our Donations page.

You can contact our Fundraising Coordinator at nelsonbuddha@gmail.com.

Volunteer opportunities are outlined on our Volunteering page.

 GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS

Resource conservation upgrades

Description: The immediate focus is on completing the switch to energy-efficient lighting.

Estimated cost: $100

Total donations received to date: $20

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 EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS & SUPPLIES

Ikebana (flower arranging) supplies

Description: Ikebana can utterly transform a room. Help us keep this striking artwork coming. Needed supplies include not only flowers but also good-quality containers.

Estimated cost: $200 for year 2010

Total donations received to date: $60

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Sound system upgrade

Description: We're looking for a wireless microphone to enhance the quality of our online MP3 recordings.

Estimated cost: $100

Total donations received to date: $10

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Desk and file cabinet

Description: With membership growing, we need more and better organized space for folders and other office supplies.

Estimated cost: $300

Total donations received to date: Desktop and file cabinet

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 MISCELLANY

Books for library

Description: We'd like to fill some of the gaps in our collection of books by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and add other books as well. Got any suggestions?

Estimated cost: $200

Total donations received to date: $100

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Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson,  BC V1L 5P7
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