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Awakening Vajra International
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Abbreviation	AVI
Formation	2010
Founder	Kyabje Choden Rinpoche; Geshe Gyalten
Type	Tibetan Buddhism; Western Buddhism
Headquarters	Ananda Dharma Center,; San José, California; United States
Spiritual Director	Geshe Gyalten
Website	awakeningvajrainternational.org

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Mission

Awakening Vajra International has been founded in 2010 by Geshe Gyalten at the request of his teacher Kyabje Choden Rinpoche in order to preserve the legacy and life achievements of Kyabje Choden Rinpoche. In an official announcement, the mission was stated^[2] as being conceived of

"to fulfil the great vision of His Eminence Chöden Rinpoché to bring benefits to sentient beings through five branches of study and practice"^[3]
— Geshe Gyalten

. The five branches comprise of:

Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation
Astrology
Linguistics
Medical Healing
Art/Crafts and Sculptures"

Structure

AVI is led by a board of directors that aims to put into practical policy the instructions of the incumbent spiritual director, Geshe Gyalten, long-time attendant to Kyabje Choden Rinpoche. As of 2019, the board is chaired by Jeff Seipel (USA).

Activities

Current activities include, amongst others:

Teaching of Buddhist philosophy
Organisation of meditation classes
Publication and translation of archived teachings of Kyabje Choden Rinpoche
International teaching events by travelling teachers

International Network

AVI's international headquarters are Ananda Dharma Center in San José, California (USA). The worldwide network comprises the following chief centers:

Australia: Awakening Vajra Australia. Contact: Michael Glance.^[4]
India: Choden Holy Stupa Center at Bodh Gaya, Bihar.^[5]
Nepal: Lama Gaun Tashi Rapten Monastery at Pharping, Kathmandu, directed by Geshe Thupten.^[6]
Malaysia: Awakening Vajra Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, directed by Eric Tan.^[7]
New Zealand: Awakening Vajra New Zealand Albany, Western Australia.^[8]
Taiwan Taichung Center - Jiang Siu Zeng Guang Buddhist Center Taichung City, Taiwan. Contact: Chun-Hui Chang.^[9]
Taiwan Taipei Center - Thosam Norbuling Buddhist Center. Contact: by Hu Maw Hwa.^[10]
United States: Ananda Dharma Center San José, California (USA). Director: Geshe Kunsang.^[11]

References

^ "AVI International headquarters"..
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"Awakening Vajra Guiding Principles and Core Values". lists a more intricate, and updated formulation of the core principles and code of conduct, which are:
- In all our thoughts and activities we will strive to adhere to the Buddhist values of loving kindness, compassion and wisdom.
- We have an unwavering adherence to H. E. Chöden Rinpoche’s vision and mission; and this motivation will be the driving force for innovation and growth.
- We will blend the traditions of our lineage, upholding their integrity, with modern methods of education to develop a dynamic learning environment where intellectual curiosity and spiritual transformation are paramount.
- We will honor each other, and conduct ourselves in a manner that respects individual capacity and fosters collaboration, diligence and an opportunity for success.
- We will use honest reflection to learn from our experiences, and increase our understanding of the diversity of perspectives to grow individually and as a community of Buddhist practitioners who will be wholly engaged in the world.
- We will be at the vanguard of Buddhist social activity using the Five Branches of Learning, that is “The Five Types of Knowledge” to aid the world by reducing suffering for ourselves and all other sentient beings.
^ Choden Rinpoche, Kyabje (2013). Paṇchen Losang Chökyi Gyaltsen’s Guru Pūjā - translated by Voula Zarpani. Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne: Awakening Vajra Publications. p. 108.
^ "Awakening Vajra Australia"..
^ "Choden Rinpoche Holy Stupa Center"..
^ "Lama Gaun Tashi Rapten Monastery"..
^ "Awakening Vajra Kuala Lumpur"..
^ "Awakening Vajra New Zealand"..
^ "Taichung Center, Taiwan"..
^ "Taipei Center, Taiwan"..
^ "Ananda Dharma Center, Headquarters, USA"..

[1] "AVI International headquarters"..

[2] "Awakening Vajra Guiding Principles and Core Values". lists a more intricate, and updated formulation of the core principles and code of conduct, which are:
In all our thoughts and activities we will strive to adhere to the Buddhist values of loving kindness, compassion and wisdom.

We have an unwavering adherence to H. E. Chöden Rinpoche’s vision and mission; and this motivation will be the driving force for innovation and growth.

We will blend the traditions of our lineage, upholding their integrity, with modern methods of education to develop a dynamic learning environment where intellectual curiosity and spiritual transformation are paramount.

We will honor each other, and conduct ourselves in a manner that respects individual capacity and fosters collaboration, diligence and an opportunity for success.

We will use honest reflection to learn from our experiences, and increase our understanding of the diversity of perspectives to grow individually and as a community of Buddhist practitioners who will be wholly engaged in the world.

We will be at the vanguard of Buddhist social activity using the Five Branches of Learning, that is “The Five Types of Knowledge” to aid the world by reducing suffering for ourselves and all other sentient beings.

[3] In all our thoughts and activities we will strive to adhere to the Buddhist values of loving kindness, compassion and wisdom.

[4] We have an unwavering adherence to H. E. Chöden Rinpoche’s vision and mission; and this motivation will be the driving force for innovation and growth.

[5] We will blend the traditions of our lineage, upholding their integrity, with modern methods of education to develop a dynamic learning environment where intellectual curiosity and spiritual transformation are paramount.

[6] We will honor each other, and conduct ourselves in a manner that respects individual capacity and fosters collaboration, diligence and an opportunity for success.

[7] We will use honest reflection to learn from our experiences, and increase our understanding of the diversity of perspectives to grow individually and as a community of Buddhist practitioners who will be wholly engaged in the world.

[8] We will be at the vanguard of Buddhist social activity using the Five Branches of Learning, that is “The Five Types of Knowledge” to aid the world by reducing suffering for ourselves and all other sentient beings.

[3] Choden Rinpoche, Kyabje (2013). Paṇchen Losang Chökyi Gyaltsen’s Guru Pūjā - translated by Voula Zarpani. Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne: Awakening Vajra Publications. p. 108.

[4] "Awakening Vajra Australia"..

[5] "Choden Rinpoche Holy Stupa Center"..

[6] "Lama Gaun Tashi Rapten Monastery"..

[7] "Awakening Vajra Kuala Lumpur"..

[8] "Awakening Vajra New Zealand"..

[9] "Taichung Center, Taiwan"..

[10] "Taipei Center, Taiwan"..

[11] "Ananda Dharma Center, Headquarters, USA"..

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