To whom it may concern: This letter certifies that Lama Chuck Stanford of the Rime Buddhist Center and Monastery of Kansas City is fully qualified to offer Paramitayana Buddhist teachings, including Pratimoksha and Bodhisattva vows, as is appropriate. Lama Stanford was ordained by H.H. Orgyen Kusum Lingpa in May 1998 as the Spiritual Director of the Rime Buddhist Center of Kansas City and given the title of Lama. Lama Stanford's qualifications stem from his long service to the Buddhist community as a holder of the Upasaka and Bodhisattva vows and his long study of traditional Buddhist teachings under numerous Tibetan masters. May all beings find peace. Signed, Venerable Younge Khachab Rinpoche, Rime Shedrub Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Teaching Center, Madison, Wisconsin.

To whom it may concern: This letter is to certify that Lama Chuck Stanford is a fully ordained Lama. Lama Stanford was ordained in 1998 and as such is qualified and authorized to give Refuge, Bodhisattva, and Pratimoksha vows. In addition Lama Stanford is qualified to give Paramitayana Buddhist teachings. For many years, Lama Stanford has studied under numerous Tibetan masters and is a holder of Upasaka and Bodhisattva vows. May all beings be free from suffering. Signed, Venerable Wangdor Rinpoche, Holy Caves of Gurupadmasambhava Charitable Institute and Meditation Centre, Kador, Post Office Rawalsar, Distt. Mandi, India.


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