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Generosity makes sangha possible.

The Practice of Dana

Generosity (dana) is a fundamentally relational activity: it cannot be practiced alone. It establishes connections that are conduits for energy, imagination, care, appreciation, support, encouragement, and attention. True relationality is imbued with generosity that cannot help but flow both ways, and even ripple outward beyond the immediate occasion and circumstances of giving.

As we become more attentive, we cannot help but notice the vast network of generosity in which our entire lives have been supported and nourished. Our hearts are opened and a profound appreciation naturally flows through us, freely finding new expressions in our own generosity. Welcome to the world of abundance, the world of unceasing, universal dana, the whole-hearted expression of appamada.

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At Appamada, space and time are freely offered so that anyone may come and be nourished by the teachings, by the connections with the teachers and sangha, and by the practice. There are no fees for any of our core offerings.

At the same time, there are real costs — estimated at $340 per day — to maintain our facilities and our online connections, which together require both monetary support and volunteer effort. We ask you to be among those whose generosity makes Appamada's offerings possible.

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Support by Check
Make checks payable to Appamada and mail to:
Appamada
913 East 38th St.
Austin, TX 78705
On the check, please indicate if you would like your contribution to go to Appamada or to a particular teacher.

Other Ways to Give

However you choose to give, your generosity directly sustains this community — the zendo, the teaching, and the practice we share.

Employer matching
Many employers match charitable contributions, effectively doubling your gift. Check with your HR department to see if your workplace has a matching program.
Legacy giving
You can include Appamada in your estate plan by naming us as a beneficiary in your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund. There is no minimum.
Gifts of stock
Donating appreciated securities may allow you to avoid capital gains tax while supporting Appamada with a larger gift than you might otherwise be able to make.
For any of these options, contact our Board at president@appamada.org. Appamada's EIN is available upon request.