Every moment is an opportunity to begin again.

Women’s History Month March 2025. We honor Venerable Dhammadinna Theri, one of the Elder nuns of the Buddha's time and an Arahant. The Buddha declared that she was the foremost nun in expounding the Dhamma.

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SPRING FUNDRAISING 2025 GOAL

$13,000

FUNDS RAISED TO DATE

$366

The income DBC receives from weekly programs, classes, and retreats covers about 60% of the vihara’s expenses.

The remainder is provided by practitioners like you, who appreciate the opportunity to offer sustaining financial support. This wholesome act is an expression of our inter-connectedness.

We encourage you to consider the value the Dharma has for you when you think about making a donation.

Your generosity supports :

  • Meditation, dharma talks programs, retreats, and classes on the Buddha’s teachings, in support of the awakening of all beings.

  • Travel to teachings, study, and conferences.

  • 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 stay at the vihara.

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

We reflect with humble gratitude for your participation and generous support this past year, allowing us to grow in significant ways, such as allowing new priests to be ordained and new teachers to start their path.