Dana

The Buddha taught that dana (generosity) is the first of the paramis (perfections). Dana refers to both the act of giving and to the donation itself. While we welcome all types of participation in our sangha, we continue to depend on ongoing financial support to ensure that we can continue to offer our sits and other activities to meet the needs of our Sangha.

As a result of our pivot to online programs in March 2020 due to covid, we’ve had no dana from our sits or retreats. We’re grateful for whatever support you can offer as part of our Annual Appeal. For information on our finances, see our Finance FAQ.

In addition, Valley Insight’s teachers offer teachings freely, receiving no financial remuneration from the Sangha. If you wish to offer dana to Valley Insight or to our teachers, here’s how to do so:

Teacher Dana

There are three ways to offer dana to teachers:

1. Click this button to donate online through PayPal or your credit card. Choose the teacher you’d like to make your donation to via the dropdown list. Your donation can be anonymous or you can add your thoughts to a teacher.

2. Write a check to a teacher and mail it to: Valley Insight Meditation Society, P.O. Box 634, Lebanon, NH, 03766. We’ll make sure the appropriate teacher receives it.

3. Write a check to a teacher and send it directly to them. Please email the appropriate teacher for their home address. Email addresses for teachers can be found here ›

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Valley Insight Meditation Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible.