Donate to Mahamudra

Mahamudra Centre is a not-for-profit charitable trust committed to providing the opportunity for anyone to contact and benefit from the teachings of the Buddha. As a charitable organisation, we are reliant upon the support of donations to keep things running.

In order that our programs and activities at the Centre can continue to help people in the most effective and beneficial way possible, your support is very much needed and appreciated, so please consider donating.

“In giving we not only find wealth while in cyclic existence, but we achieve the zenith of prosperity in supreme enlightenment.”
– His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Make a Donation

Make a general donation to be used where it is most needed, or choose a particular area of Mahamudra’s work you would like to support.

You can donate by credit card, PayPal or direct bank transfer. Complete the form below, then choose your preferred payment method at checkout. To pay directly into the Centre’s bank account, select the manual payment option to view the bank details and instructions.

Donations to the Centre by individuals are tax deductible (submit your donation receipts to IRD to claim 33.3% of the value of eligible donations over $5)

Your Generosity Makes a Difference

Every donation helps sustain the life and work of Mahamudra, supporting the Centre, the Dharma and those who come here to learn, practise and retreat.

Sustain the Centre

Help care for Mahamudra and maintain the peaceful environment in which people come to learn, practise and retreat.

Support the Dharma

Help Mahamudra offer Buddhist teachings, practices and opportunities for spiritual development.

Help Others Practice

Help make programmes and retreats accessible to those who may otherwise be unable to participate.

Bequests

Thank you for considering a bequest to the Mahamudra Centre. Your gift will help support our most important needs at the time it is received, or you may choose to specify a particular purpose by contacting our Director at director@mahamudra.org.nz. There are several types of bequests, each making a meaningful difference.

We invite you to download our suggested wording guide below, which you can share with your legal adviser.

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The Practice of Generosity: Dāna Pāramitā

Generosity, or dāna, has a special place within Buddhist practice. It is an opportunity to cultivate an open and generous heart — giving freely, without expectation of something in return.

Through generosity we can loosen our attachment to what we possess and develop qualities of kindness, compassion and concern for others. Whether we offer our time, our resources or simply our care and attention, the spirit in which we give is as important as the gift itself.