Some very limited work-study opportunities exist for individuals with special skills. Please make Lama Tsewang Norbu aware of your special skills prior to arriving to the retreat to see if arrangements can be made.

Work Study program participants are expected to work hard and to miss some practice programs. Teachings and Empowerments with His Holiness Penor Rinpoche are generally excepted - but not always! The Work Study positions are rarely granted because they are extremely difficult and require a lot of effort. For this reason, the center relies on strong recommendations from Palyul staff when selecting Work Study participants. The only exception are people with certification in special skills such as Electricians, Carpenters and Plumbers. Please call Lama Tsewang to discuss your special skill at 607-656-4645.

Because of the high cost of creating the center and because His Holiness Penor Rinpoche fully supports thousands of monks and nuns from the Tibetan refugee camps just in his own monastery, scholarships are not available.

Attached is a MS Word Version of the Work-Study Application.