The Chronicles brings teachings, stories, views, tributes and news to the wide mandala of dharma communities and students. The Chronicles of CTR is an oral history library and a celebration of the life of Trungpa Rinpoche. TO CELEBRATE THE VIDYADHARA'S LIFE; TO EXPAND THE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF CHOGYAM TRUNGPA RINPOCHE; TO TRACE HIS LEGACY AND INFLUENCES INTO THE CURRENT ERA; AND TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG PEOPLE WHO SHARE A COMMON INTEREST IN HIS LIFE AND WORK. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CHRONICLES WERE ORIGINATED BY AND ARE PRINCIPALLY PRODUCED THROUGH THE CHRONICLES OF CHOGYAM TRUNGPA RINPOCHE, A REGISTERED SOCIETY IN THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA (CHRONICLES CANADA). THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE APPLICANT, WHICH HAS THE SAME NAME (CHRONICLES USA), IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ACTIVITES OF CHRONICLES CANADA AND A MEANS FOR TRUNGPA RINPOCHE'S STUDENTS AND FOLLOWERS IN THE UNITED STATES TO ASSIST IN THIS PROJECT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHRONICLES USA IS NOT CONTROLLED BY CHRONICLES CANADA, AND WILL EXERCISE INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT IN THE APPLICATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDS.