Our statement of purpose and intent:
Tig-Le House is an independent community dharma house dedicated to supporting all beings in awakening to the wisdom of compassion through mindfulness and meditation. We deeply value and uphold the universalist Buddhist Dharma tradition and traditional knowledge systems passed down to us with permission.
We acknowledge the Wadandi/Wardandi people, the traditional custodians of the country we live in, and the cultural wisdom and intelligence of all peoples as First Nations peoples of Earth.
Our mission at Tig-Le House is to foster mindfulness and nurture the values of kindness, care, friendship, respect, dignity, generosity, suchness, and compassion, promoting peace and unity, developing socio-ecological responsibility as a genuine way of living, and igniting a sense of meaningful Refuge for all.
Our teachings and retreats can help foster mindfulness, support well-being, and understanding; however, they are non-therapeutic in nature. We exercise a duty of care toward all participants. Our programs are not designed to diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions, and they should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or psychological services. Participants are encouraged to seek appropriate advice and support from qualified health professionals whenever required.
We are committed to the welfare of individuals, the global community, and the environment that sustains us. We welcome people of all interest levels, backgrounds, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, cultures, nationalities, religions, diverse abilities, socio-economic situations, and professions. Tig-Le is a place of mutual respect.
Tig-Le maintains financial self-reliance, free from government, grants, and institutions, upholding our core values by relying solely on the economic, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support of the community and those who attend.
Through our statement of purpose and intent, and our ongoing efforts at Tig-Le House, we seek to inspire and empower people and communities through authentic connections with themselves, others, and the natural world, making a tangible contribution to peace and Refuge for all people and the collective community of life on Earth.
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