Endorsements

Treasure Caretaker Training regularly seeks advising from Buddhist teachers on the vision and direction of our projects, and has received the following endorsements to support our work.

Advisors

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“I fully support Ms. Shaftel’s endeavours [in Treasure Caretaker Training] and ask all of you who are concerned about the preservation of the living tradition of Buddhist art to offer your full cooperation and whatever support is possible to facilitate this valuable training.”

— His Holiness 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje

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“This is a great project that could use your support. Please consider helping if you can.”

— Ani Pema Chödrön

“Treasure Caretaker Training was extremely helpful to us at Tergar Osel Ling Monastery as we rebuilt after the earthquake in Nepal. We deeply appreciate having the knowledge needed to protect our sacred artwork for many, many years into the future.”

— Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

“For decades, Ann Shaftel and the Treasure Caretaker Training project have shared their expertise with many institutions and individuals in the Himalayan region and beyond so that the precious literary and artistic treasures of Buddhist traditions may be skillfully preserved. I am delighted with regard to the new initiative, the Preservation of Buddhist Treasures Resource, which will make this carefully developed and unique skill set even more impactful. I offer my best wishes, blessings, and prayers for the success of this worthy altruistic endeavor.”