CONTRIBUTIONS

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. And at the same time, there are costs —estimated at $340 per day all told—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.

Generosity 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. It actually permeates the entire universe, perfuming it with our highest aspirations.

Furthermore, 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.

*If you would like to give dana to someone other than a teacher, in acknowledgment of their contribution to your practice, please give your donation directly to that sangha member. Another option is to honor their service by making a general donation to Appamada honoring their impact in a meaningful way.

Please note: There are (at least) two ways that you can also help support Appamada financially at no cost to you:

1. Matching contributions. Many corporations and organizations will match employees charitable contributions. You might check to see if there is such a program at your workplace.

2. Planned giving. You may designate Appamada as a beneficiary for some portion of your estate, either in your will or on an insurance policy, investment or retirement fund, savings account, or annuity.

To find out more about any of these forms of support, contact us: