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Your generosity sustains free Dhamma teachings for all. A 2,500-year tradition of giving.
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In the tradition of the Buddha, all teachings are offered freely. Your generosity helps keep it that way for everyone who walks through our doors.
The Practice of GivingWhat is Dāna?
Dāna, the Pali word for generosity, is one of the most foundational practices in Buddhism. The Buddha taught that generosity purifies the mind, cultivates joy, and creates the conditions for spiritual growth.
Your gift is more than financial support. It is participation in an ancient tradition of generosity that spans 2,500 years. It is itself a spiritual practice.
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DΔna TraditionGenerosity at the heart of the path for 2,500 years
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Help Build a Buddhist Meditation Center of Peace in New York
The Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Center of New York is building a new Buddhist monastery dedicated to meditation, mindfulness, and community well-being.
✓ Meditation & mindfulness practice✓ Dhamma education for all ages✓ Cultural and spiritual enrichment✓ Compassionate community service
Our Fundraising GoalUSD 1,500,000Together, 250 supporters contributing USD 6,000 can help make this vision a reality.
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Ways to Donate
You can support our mission using any of the methods below. All contributions go directly toward building and sustaining the meditation center.
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How Your Gift Helps
Maintain the Center
Your support helps cover the costs of our meditation space, utilities, and facilities, ensuring a peaceful environment for everyone who visits.
Dhamma Publications
Funds help us print and distribute free Dhamma books, guides, and study materials to anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding.
Online Programs
Support our online teaching platform, enabling practitioners across New York and beyond to access teachings from wherever they are.
Free Programs
Your generosity is what makes it possible for all our meditation sessions and Dhamma talks to remain freely available, with no fees, ever.
Community Support
Pastoral care, youth programs, and community outreach. Reaching those who need the teachings most, including hospitals and care homes.
Future Growth
As our community grows, donations help us expand our capacity to serve more people and eventually establish a full residential monastery.
Other Ways to Contribute
Beyond Financial Giving
The Buddha taught many forms of generosity. Here are other meaningful ways to support our community.
Volunteer Your Time
Help with events, setup, outreach, or administration. Every hour is a gift to the Sangha.
Share the Dhamma
Tell friends, family, and colleagues about our center. Word of mouth is the most powerful gift.
Offer Food
Support our resident monks by offering meals, a traditional and deeply meaningful form of DΔna.
Dhamma Books
Sponsor the printing of free Dhamma books or donate copies to libraries, hospitals, and prisons.
Generosity brings happiness at every stage of its expression. We experience joy in forming the intention to give, in the act of giving, and in remembering that we have given.
The Buddha, Itivuttaka