Kevala Retreat is a 501(c)3 non-profit and all gifts are tax deductible.
Our 501(c)3 Tax ID Number is: 43-1920530.
Dana, means "giving" or "generosity." It is the first of the perfections (parami, virtues necessary for awakening) in both Theravada & Mahayana Buddhism. It is also an ancient economic principle that guided societies that valued inter-relationship over things & heart values over commercial ones. (In our society, finding some balance among these values will be a start).
Dana is an impulse & activity that sustains Buddhism on all levels. It is central to the ethos and survival of Buddhist practice communities and monastic sanghas. We give of ourselves and to each other in order that worthy actions, places of value, persons doing good work, and Dhamma practice will be supported enough to be vigorous and healthy. Dana takes many forms in addition to monetary gifts: the four requisites of food, shelter, clothing, and medicine; Dhamma study & practice materials, office supplies, knowledge & skills, tools, etc. Friendship & forgiveness are special forms of dana.
In our society, a certain amount of money is required to do most things, such as pay the mortgage, buy building materials, and maintain facilities and our bodies. Kevala Retreat must depend on dana to exist and thrive. Our "income" is the generosity of those who support our work (for which we do not charge). Kevala Retreat must also live out the spirit of dana if it is to be worthy of such support. We hope that a healthy practice of generosity will nurture our lives & work, as well as the society around us.
If you would like to help Kevala Retreat thrive in our work and the new projects on the land, please view Our Needs below to explore the meaning and practice of dana in general and how you might apply it in the direction of Kevala Retreat.
If you would like to make a donation or gift:
Thank you.
Our fund raising focus is paying off the mortgage, around $86,000 to go.
From Spring through Summer & Fall, many outdoor projects await volunteers who wish to give karma-dana. Some projects are skilled and some require right effort. Let us know when you have time to help out.
2017's solar array project was funded and installed. It has been operating nicely for more than a year. The Guest House is being used regularly and is looked after with care.
Email addresses and other contact information.
Guiding principles in our we fund our livelihood and activities.
A Dhamma reflection on the Perfection of Giving (forthcoming).