Voice of Clear Light

Volume 14, Number 1 / February 2014

Ligmincha's Internship Program at Serenity Ridge

Looking for New Recruits to Start in May

Over the last couple of years, Serenity Ridge Retreat Center has been home to a small group of interns who have been a tremendous help to the day-to-day functioning of the center and retreats. Ligmincha is now expanding its internship program and recruiting new interns to work onsite at Serenity Ridge.

The internship program is fairly new for Serenity Ridge, and it has been beneficial in many ways. It provides interns the opportunity to deepen their practice in a contemplative environment and to learn and grow through attending Serenity Ridge retreats. It provides sangha members and those new to Serenity Ridge with onsite support and a resident community. Interns also fill important roles at the retreat center in areas such as program coordination, facilities and grounds maintenance, administration and fundraising.

Ligmincha is in the process of formalizing the program and is excited to announce that new interns will be recruited to start in May 2014. A description of the program and the application process will soon be available on the Serenity Ridge website.

Because of the nature of the work and living arrangements, preference is for candidates who have attended a retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche at Serenity Ridge or at another location, and who have a sincere interest in learning about and practicing in the Tibetan Bon Buddhist tradition.

Particular skills that are beneficial include:

•  Program coordination
•  Graphic design
•  Marketing and communications
•  Office and administrative support
•  Housekeeping
•  Maintenance and carpentry
•  Groundskeeping and landscaping
•  Fundraising
•  Kitchen support
•  Bookstore support
•  Data entry and analysis
•  Audio visual support

 If you would like to learn more about this program, please email the Serenity Ridge office. You will be notified when the application and program details become available.