Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive invites you to engage in planned giving to help preserve and publish the profound Dharma teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche for future generations. For nearly thirty years, LYWA has been dedicated to safeguarding these invaluable teachings and ensuring their continued relevance.

By including LYWA in your estate planning, you can extend your values and compassion beyond your lifetime. A legacy gift allows your impact to endure for generations, supporting our mission to preserve and enhance the teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

Your planned gift will play a crucial role in sustaining our efforts and making a meaningful difference. Discover how you can contribute to your Dharma legacy and leave a lasting impact.

Here are some ways you can include LYWA in your estate planning:

1. Bequesting a Gift from Your Will or Trust: You can make a charitable bequest by designating a portion of your estate to LYWA through a will or trust. Here are three ways to allocate a bequest:

• Cash Bequest: A specific amount of money.
• Percentage Bequest: A percentage of the total estate.
• Residual Bequest: The remaining value of the estate after all other bequests have been paid.

2. Retirement Plan or Bank Account: Designate LYWA as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or a bank account. This can be a straightforward way to make a significant impact.

3. Life Insurance Policy: Name LYWA as a life insurance policy beneficiary. This allows you to contribute to the Lamas' legacy with a relatively modest current outlay.

4. Gifts of Stocks, Bonds, or Shares: Donate appreciated securities to LYWA. This can provide tax benefits while supporting our efforts to preserve and share Dharma teachings.

5. Real Estate and Other Assets: Consider donating real estate or other types of assets to LYWA. This can be a meaningful way to support our work and receive potential tax advantages.

6. Required Minimum Distributions (RMD): Donating your RMD directly to charity as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) can be a smart strategy, especially if you don't need the funds for your expenses. Tax benefits aside, earmarking this income for charity is a great way to begin or expand your giving portfolio to support the causes you care about.

It's important to note that QCDs are only available to individuals aged 73 or older who are taking RMDs from their retirement accounts. This option applies specifically to the United States tax system and may not be available or applicable in other countries.

LYWA Gift information

To ensure your planned giving aligns with your philanthropic goals and has a lasting impact, we recommend consulting with your financial advisor. If you’d like to discuss your options or need more information about including LYWA in your estate plan, please reach out to:

Nicholas Ribush
Director, Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
Email: [email protected]

For some types of gifts, you may need to request additional information about LYWA. Below are the details commonly required:

Organization Name: Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
Address: PO Box 636, Lincoln, MA 01773 USA
Tax ID Number: 04-3374479

Thank you for considering Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive in your charitable giving plans. Your support is vital to preserving and sharing the profound teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche for future generations.