Introduction to Khenpo Appey Foundation
Khenpo Appey Foundation (KAF) was established in 2010 to honor the most Venerable Khenchen Appey Rinpoche (1927-2010), an eminent, recognized, and humble Tibetan Buddhist scholar and practitioner who dedicated his life exclusively to the propagation of the Buddhadharma. The foundation was established by Mdm Doreen Goh, a devoted follower and sponsor of Khenchen Appey Rinpoche. Inspired by Khenchen Appey Rinpoche’s vision, KAF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of Buddhist study and practice. KAF’s primary aim is to extend the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion as widely as possible, in order to benefit all beings.
“The compassion of the Buddha is ‘mahakaruna’ or great compassion…His great compassion includes every single being that is not fully enlightened, and it takes on their suffering and the causes of their suffering.”
— Khenpo Appey Rinpoche
Programs
KAF hopes to achieve its objective by raising awareness and garnering support and project funding for its various Buddhist programs. These programs are classified into four categories:
Educational programs for monks and laypersons
Translation of Tibetan Buddhist texts into various languages
Publishing and distribution of Buddhist books, magazines and online publications
The general welfare and upkeep of the monastic community, including their living facilities
In providing financial aid and in playing a key supportive role in the running of these programs, KAF hopes that they will allow for Buddhist philosophy to become better understood and integrated with the modern world.
All funds gathered from sponsors and donors will go towards supporting these programs.
Our Team
Patrons
HH 42nd Sakya Trizin, Ratna Vajra Rinpoche
Mdm Goh Poh Joo
Team
Executive Director:
Stanley Teo
Translation & Project Director:
Joona Repo
Creative Director:
Matthew Linden
Advisor:
Khenpo Ngawang Jorden
Translation Associate:
Boyce Teoh
Design Consultant:
Marianne Hartley
Translation Consultants:
Khenpo Jamyang Tenzin
Khorchak Tulku
Affiliates
International Buddhist Academy (IBA), Kathmandu, Nepal
The International Buddhist Academy in Kathmandu was founded in 2001 by Ven. Khenchen Appey Rinpoche for the preservation, translation and transmission of the Dharma, and the training of a new generation of monastic leaders.
http://internationalbuddhistacademy.org
A Sakya Digital Library
A collection of Dharma treasures compiled under the direction of the late Khenchen Appey Rinpoche.
http://sakyalibrary.com
Sen Charity, Viet Nam
A non-profit group based in Vietnam, providing social aid and financial development support for communities in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
http://sencharity.vn