Staff and Volunteers at the Tibetan Language Institute

David Curtis, President of TLI, has always emphasized that in our office and classes, view is uppermost in importance and that love comes first in all endeavors. Then we build our various office skills and dharma programs from that foundation.

The Office

  • TLI relies on a small staff and many volunteers in order to implement its mission.
  • Dedicated to the core mission and vision of TLI.
  • Passionate about serving the world-wide Dharma community.
  • Multi-tasking part-time employees, managing families and careers at the same time.
  • Creative and intelligent, most learning some Tibetan and attending TLI Tibetan classes and meditation retreats.

Volunteers

TLI’s volunteers have been numerous and have come from all traditions of Tibetan spirituality. Our volunteers are friends and students who have generously supported the vision of TLI. We have a lot of fun putting on seminars and retreats. Contact us if you are interested in volunteering.

“I thrive from great student and client experiences. Meeting and communicating with such amazing people from all over the world inspires me in my own practice.”

— Deanna Curtis, Office Manager

“Working at TLI is a great experience because it affords me an opportunity to learn about Buddhist and Tibetan language and culture while helping to open the dharma door of Tibetan language study for students around the world.”

– Bente Grinde, Administrative Assistant

“Working at TLI is a joy!  As a long-time student of David’s, I am inspired to contribute my effort to help others learn in the accessible style the TLI team has developed over many years of study and practice.”

-Ruth Guthrie, Administrative Assistant

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We are committed to supporting practitioners from all Tibetan spiritual lineages by empowering students to read and translate the transcendent language of Classical Tibetan.

TLI is a 501( c)(3) educational nonprofit organization. We often operate with very limited funds. Please help us continue this work.

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