Contacting your Sponsored Person
We encourage you to get to know your student or monk in India, and learn about their situation and their daily lives.
Write as soon as you can after confirmation of your sponsorship. We suggest that you write first to break the ice and introduce yourself.
Tell your new friend about yourself – about your family, where you live, your occupation, and what is happening in your life. They will be very interested to know who you are.
Not too much information at once though. Photos are always welcome.
WRITING TO YOUR MONK OR STUDENT IN INDIA
The monks and students in India can usually find someone to translate or write for them.
So you can write to you monk or student in English.
India addresses
For pre-2011 registrations, your beneficiary’s address should be on your registration form.
Newer sponsors of India students and monks will be provided with this information in their welcome/information pack. If you are not sure about where to send mail to India, please contact Nying-Jey Projects for information about addressing mail your beneficiary.
Sera Jey Monastery
PO Bylakuppe 571104
District Mysore, Karnataka State
India
Gyumed Tantric University
PO Gurupura 571188
Hunsur Taluk
District Mysore, Karnataka State
India
Sending Parcels to Monks & students
It is difficult to ensure that parcels sent to India will actually reach their destination. Best results come when you know of someone travelling to South India, who will deliver your parcel in person.
OR you can simply add the occasional gift of a little extra money with your regular payment.
Please don’t give up if you don’t hear from your beneficiary. Letters to/from India don’t always get through.