Rigdrol Yeshe Buddhist Institute — Religion Charity in Christchurch
Rigdrol Yeshe Buddhist Institute is a Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2025.
Mission: The purpose of the Trust is to: • Promote and support the awareness, understanding, study and practice of Buddhism with a special emphasis on the practice of Buddhism according to the teachings of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism as defined by HH the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Orgyen Trinley Dorje, his regent and successors; • Provide education to individuals, communities, institutions, corporate and charitable bodies; • Provide health and well-being services and support to individuals, communities, institutions, corporate and charitable bodies; • Promote and provide access to cultural experiences that have their origins in or are related to Buddhism and / or human and societal well-being; and • Carry out any activities consistent with the charitable purpose of the Trust. In carrying out the purposes of the Trust, the Trustees will be guided by the wishes of the Spiritual Director, Venerable Lama Assi, and HH Karmapa.
- Registration Number
- CC11165
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2007-09-19
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Religion
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- christchurch@kcl.org.nz
- Data as at
- March 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2019 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2018 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2016 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Godfrey | Trustee | 2024-03-17 |
| Darrell Kilian | Trustee | 2009-06-16 |
| Wilhelmina Flick | Trustee | 2007-06-26 |
Former Officers (6)
- Pemba Lama — Trustee (departed 2026-04-02)
- Rhonda Brownlees — Trustee (departed 2024-03-12)
- Geraldine Watson — Trustee (departed 2012-08-19)
- Brendan Lee — Trustee (departed 2009-06-14)
- Vivienne Lama — Secretary (departed 2010-01-01)
- Sarah Jensen — Trustee (departed 2009-06-14)
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Rigdrol Yeshe Buddhist Institute
Financial data as at March 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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The purpose of the Trust is to: • Promote and support the awareness, understanding, study and practice of Buddhism with a special emphasis on the practice of Buddhism according to the teachings of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism as defined by HH the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Orgyen Trinley Dorje, his regent and successors; • Provide education to individuals, communities, institutions, corporate and charitable bodies; • Provide health and well-being services and support to individuals, communities, institutions, corporate and charitable bodies; • Promote and provide access to cultural experiences that have their origins in or are related to Buddhism and / or human and societal well-being; and • Carry out any activities consistent with the charitable purpose of the Trust. In carrying out the purposes of the Trust, the Trustees will be guided by the wishes of the Spiritual Director, Venerable Lama Assi, and HH Karmapa.
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