Donate

The community and Dhammadīpā are supported solely by donations.

Financial offerings can be given via PayPal or with Venmo @DassanayaBC

You can also donate by check made out to “Dassanaya Buddhist Community”and mailed to:

1565 Mount Eagle Place
Alexandria, VA 22302

Dassanāya Buddhist Community is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Our tax ID is #87-2003242. Your gift is fully tax-deductible to the extent provided by law, and will be acknowledged with a tax receipt as a record of your donation. Thank you for your kindness!

Anumodana! Dhammadīpā and Dassanāya Buddhist Community celebrate the good you are manifesting in the world!

Donate Material Goods

If you would like to donate material goods, please visit the Giving page for a list of items that are most needed.

Fundraising:

The income DBC receives from weekly programs, classes, and retreats covers about 60% of the vihara’s expenses. The community is made up of practitioners like you, who are grateful for the opportunity to offer sustaining financial support. This wholesome act is itself is an expression of our inter-connectedness.

We encourage you to consider the value the Dharma has for you, and your financial commitments and resources when you think about making a donation.

Your generosity supports:

  • Meditation programs, retreats, and classes that offer the Buddha’s teachings in support of the awakening of all beings.

  • Travel to teachings and alms collection rounds.

  • Maintenance of the household and physical location of the vihara in Alexandria, Virginia, USA.

  • Support for the four traditional requisites (food, clothing, lodging, and medicine) for Dhammadipa, our Guiding Teacher, and for monastic and lay guests who come to stay at the vihara.

  • Support for the necessary hardware/software for online classes and video recording.

The essence:

Dassanaya Buddhist Community aims to provide spiritual care based on meditation and ethics, enabling you to cultivate and embody the presence of Buddhist wisdom in the world.