Karuna Fund

The Karuna Fund represents our Buddhist Center's annual commitment to supporting non-profit organizations worldwide through the power of collective giving. Named for the Sanskrit word meaning "compassion," this initiative embodies our community's dedication to extending care beyond our own walls. As one of our beloved teachers, Khandro Rinpoche, reminds us: "We are a gathering of the kindness of others." Through this meaningful tradition, we offer support for organizations working to alleviate suffering around the globe.

For questions contact Marchele: info@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org

These organizations were the recent recipients of this fund:

2025 - World Central Kitchen

2024 - Doctors without Borders

2023 - Feeding America

Below is a list of other beneficiaries we have supported in the past:

Lift-Up of Routt County - Through it’s food bank and assistance programs, Lift-Up provides charitable assistance, without discrimination, to meet basic human needs, while fostering self-sufficiency.

Hospice of Steamboat - Hospice is a not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life while respecting the patient and family's right to make decisions that affect their life and death.

United Way Holiday Market - The holiday market provides much needed clothing, food, and other items to people in the area identified by social services as in need around the Holiday season and onset of winter. Many people donate toys and clothes for little children, but larger children and adults need things too. This is where cash donations are so helpful - staff are able to purchase things for them to shop from as well.

Routt County Humane Society - The Routt County Humane Society is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals, providing humane education, promoting spaying and neutering as a means of decreasing the number of unwanted pets, and encouraging respect for the dignity and worth of all animals.