How to help
The Practice of Giving
To give only what is left is not sharing.
To give even when there is not enough is sharing.
Sharing is to live together in love.
"Everything is empty, so helping other people is possible. Nothing can hinder you. At that point, your moment-to-moment job becomes clear: every one of your actions is truth, and it completely connects with the suffering of all beings. "How can I help?" "How can I help?" This is our human job. This is the truth. This is the complete way, the true way, the big way. Compassionate action is not some idea or action. It is universal substance itself."
~Zen Master Seung Sahn
When our mind is open and free, being generous is easy. When we are thinking and checking, we have what Zen Master Seung Sahn calls a "not enough mind" and being generous is difficult. Zen practice means opening our mind completely so that it is wide like space, able to give and accept freely without hindrance. As we practice and become more open, our actions naturally become generous and genuine, supporting ourselves, others and our community. The practice of generosity is the first of the Six Paramitas in basic Buddhist teaching. We can give through our practice, service, offerings and donations, and support in any form that can be shared.
How can you support our temple
Your donation will contribute to the construction expenses of the temple buildings (main Buddha Hall and dormitories), landscaping and gardening projects; and the overhead costs which are essential for the ongoing operation of the temple.
We sincerely hope that you will rejoice in helping us to fulfill our aspiration to practice together, wake up, and save all beings from suffering.
Ways of helping
- General donation (financial or material)
- Earmarked donations for specific projects
- Membership
- Offering help in professional areas when projects are running
- Your practice and mind support for our temple project
If you wish to help, or have a question relating to donations, feel free write us at any time.
If you wish to make a donation now, please proceed to this page.
