Offerings of Practical Support: The Perfection of Generosity

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At the Mahamudra Centre, we are dedicated to providing the perfect conditions for inner transformation for all who seek refuge here. To maintain this sanctuary—the sacred container for wisdom and peace—we have ongoing practical needs.

This list details specific items, both large and small, that help us sustain our facilities and offer a supportive environment for profound retreats and essential teachings. Your contribution—regardless of its size—is a direct act of merit that supports the lineage and countless practitioners on their path.

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Daˉnapaˉramitaˉ: The Spiritual Power of Giving

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The act of making an offering to a Dharma Centre is not a transaction; it is a profound, purifying practice—a step toward Daˉnapaˉramitaˉ, the Perfection of Giving. By supporting the Centre, you are not only helping us, but you are creating immense spiritual potential for yourself:

• Accumulate Limitless Merit: Generosity is the fastest way to create the positive causes and good karma essential for progressing on the path to enlightenment. Every offering plants a seed of future success.

• Purify the Hindrances: The act of giving directly counters and purifies the negative qualities of greed and attachment, liberating your mind from these ancient fetters.

• Cultivate Profound Virtue: Offerings are a powerful means to cultivate and deepen beneficial qualities such as respect, gratitude, and inspiration toward the Three Jewels.

• Receive Blessings and Power: By supporting the home of the Dharma, your offering is believed to stimulate the continuous blessings and transformative power of the Buddhas.​

 

How Your Compassionate Gift Sustains the Lineage

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Every item you provide or contribute toward is an essential brick in the foundation of this spiritual home, enabling the realization of peace for others.

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Two Ways You Can Offer Support:

 

1. Purchase and Provide: You may choose to purchase a listed item directly and arrange for it to be sent to the Centre.

2. Contribute the Cause: You can make a financial donation toward the cost of a larger or more urgently needed item.

Every item listed below includes details and a link to purchase (where possible). At the bottom of this page, you’ll find two simple forms to notify us of your generous action.

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What Happens After Your Offering?

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The spiritual benefit of your generosity extends far beyond the moment of giving:

• Positive Potential Accumulation: The virtuous energy generated is stored as a potent force, ready to support your future positive actions and spiritual wishes.

• Blessings for the Community: Your offering draws continuous blessings to you, the Centre, and the entire community of practitioners.

• Powerful Dedication: The profound good karma and positive potential generated by your act will be dedicated by our Sangha to benefit all sentient beings, including deceased relatives or those in need of healing and guidance.

 

Your support—no matter how small or large—is deeply appreciated and helps us fulfill our sacred mission.

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(For our New Zealand supporters: Donations to the Mahamudra Centre by individuals are tax-deductible. You can submit your donation receipts to the IRD to claim 33.3% of the value of eligible donations over $5.)