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  • Recognition: Document lineage recognition/ordination and teaching authority.
  • Paid role: Confirm the post is salaried (R-1 excludes volunteers); clarify room-and-board value.
  • Visa: Use the R-1 route via a qualifying non-profit centre.

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  • Do you have lineage recognition/ordination and teaching authority?
  • Is the role salaried (not voluntary)?
  • Do you have a qualifying non-profit centre for R-1?

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Lama jobs in United States — questions answered

Where are lama jobs in United States?
Buddhist temples, monasteries and Dharma centres recruit teachers; entry uses the religious-worker route, and the R-1 requires paid work.
What salary range do lama jobs in United States pay?
Buddhist roles average about US$21.96/hour (most US$18–23; Los Angeles ~US$23.66). Some monastic posts pay near US$18/hour plus room and board (worth roughly US$950/month).
Which cities hire lamas in United States?
Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Colorado (Boulder), the Pacific Northwest
Which employers hire lamas in United States?
Buddhist temples and monasteries, Dharma and meditation centres, Retreat centres
What licence or credential do you need in United States?
No state licence — endorsement-based. Recognition/ordination within the lineage and teaching authority are the screen.
What work-permit / visa route applies in United States?
Religious-worker routes — R-1 (and EB-4 for the green card) via a qualifying non-profit centre. The R-1 covers salaried monks/teachers but not volunteers.
What language level do you need?
English (plus the lineage language as relevant).

Good to know about Lama jobs in United States

  • The R-1 is not available for volunteers — the role must be paid.
  • Compensation is often part-cash, part room-and-board; confirm the total package.

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