| Dear Friends, Odiyana Institute and Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche warmly invite you, your family, and friends to our Fundraising Dinner in person and online. When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Where: 16 E. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, California Entrance and Parking Address: City Lot #9 accessible from 902 Anacapa Street. Please join us for a wonderful night of celebration featuring exciting shows, inspiring talks, dancing, delicious Himalayan food, refreshing drinks, and much more! Come together for an evening filled with culture, joy, and great company. The celebration wouldn’t be the same without you! How to Attend: In-person tickets are $45 per person. To purchase your tickets in advance and for details of the celebration, please [click here]. Tickets will also be available at the door. Online: If you are unable to attend in person but would still like to be part of this special evening, we warmly invite you to register. Please [click here].Make a General Donation: please [click here] Donations may also be made by check. Please make checks payable to; Odiyana Institute and mail them to:Odiyana Institute, 1524 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Odiyana Institute is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Tax-deductible donation receipts will be provided for donations over $100. Silent Auction Donations: If you have some Dharma-related items for our silent auction, including statues, thangkas, books and would like to donate, we would be most grateful for your contribution. Please contact Stephen Upchurch at odiyanatsokday@gmail.com. Whether you are able to contribute financially or through in-kind support, we invite you to give with an open and compassionate heart. We are deeply grateful for your generosity. Two main objectives of our fundraising event: The construction of classrooms: With the dormitory already in place, our next urgent priority is the construction of eight classrooms, along with attached restrooms and a faculty room, at Odiyana School. The completion of this project will enable us to meet the requirements for state government accreditation and, more importantly, fulfill our long-cherished dream of welcoming both boys and girls from the surrounding communities as day students. For further information, please [click here]. Wish List: We have outlined the various needs of Odiyana Children’s School. If you would like to sponsor any individual items, please [click here]. Odiyana Temple: The Temple is under construction, and while the outer structure is nearing completion, much of the interior sacred artwork, which requires specialized artisans, is yet to be completed. We warmly invite you to be part of fulfilling this vision of creating a sacred place that will stand for generations to come—a sanctuary for Dharma practice, teachings. We have prepared a temple wishlist highlighting the items and resources needed to bring this vision to completion. If you feel inspired to support any of these needs, Tulku Rinpoche would be deeply grateful to hear from you. Free Medical Health Camps: Following the completion of the Odiyana Clinic in 2023, we began organizing free medical health camps for the general public. For more details and to support, go to https://odiyanacs.org/clinic/ Upcoming Events: In early January 2027, Tulku Rinpoche will visit the land, accompanied by Sangha members and friends from different countries. During this visit, the Odiyana Clinic will provide free medicines to the general public, and a variety of other winter activities will also take place. Questions and Volunteering: If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Marilyn Stoner at nursestoner@gmail.com. We warmly welcome volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge, skills, and expertise to support our school and ongoing activities. Thank you for your continued generosity, kindness, and support. |
The Tibetan Aid Foundation, Inc. is an established 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity dedicated to uplifting marginalized populations by providing critical healthcare and educational support to rural Himalayan and Tibetan communities. Operating with full transparency as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the foundation allows donors to make tax-deductible contributions that directly fund life-changing humanitarian programs on the ground.
A key area of its work is Ruksin, Arunachal Pradesh, India, where the foundation partners with local groups to run free medical camps led by volunteer doctors, delivering essential, life-saving healthcare to isolated families. Through its collaborative Odiyana Project in Ruksin, the foundation has also built vital community resources like the Odiyana Clinic and provided comprehensive care—including meals, shelter, and education—to disadvantaged children in the region, showing how its federal tax-exempt status translates into profound, sustainable grassroots development.
Thank you for your continuous support of this great cause…
