About Us
The Padma Raja Society in the United States of America (PRS-US) is a community organization dedicated to serving mankind and the society. In following the Buddha’s footsteps of being of benefit to sentient beings, our foremost aim is to be able to reach out to the less privileged globally.
Buddhist spiritualities form the bedrock of our outlook on service – compassion, abiding by precepts, perseverance, having a meditative mind, and wisdom.
In the United States, we hope to be a common ground where like-minded Americans and residents come together to serve the community, through Tibetan Buddhist culture and practices. The activities that we conduct include cultural exchanges, creative workshops, yoga practices, and dharma discussions. They are held primarily at a retreat center at Poulsbo, Washington, near Seattle. The idea of this center was mooted by Buddhists in the United States.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax exempted organization registered in the United States of America.
PRS-US is a member of Victorious Bodhi, an international Buddhist group led by His Eminence Kathog Rigzin Chenpo Padma Wangchen Rinpoche.
The following lists our shared purpose :
-be of benefit to sentient beings;
-safeguard Buddhism;
-practice wisdom; and
-cultivate merits.
These are achieved through
– the study of Buddhism, contemplation, and meditation (collectively, the three Buddhist wisdoms);
– abiding by Buddhist pledges and vows; and
– the use of wisdom in handling distractions while on the Buddhist path.
The shared values of Victorious Bodhi are compassion, peace, generosity, environment friendliness, and being helpful to people. What we constantly remind ourselves of is to be of benefit to sentient beings, which is also the main responsibility and obligation of any practicing Buddhist.
In following Tibetan Buddhist traditions, we are also committed to protecting Buddhist scriptures and the languages (Sanskrit, Tibetan and Chinese), culture and artefacts in the world.
As individuals, we strive to live our lives with right views, right thoughts, and by being mindful. Also, we are dedicated to safeguarding Buddhism. This include providing support to long and short-term retreaters, and to dharma programs and activities.
“This is a good place for promoting the dharma. It will benefit many people“, said the Spiritual Advisor to the society, Rigzin Chenpo Padma Wangchen Rinpoche.
