DANA
(VOLUNTARY Contribution to
the Teaching)
Dana is a voluntary form
of contribution that supports the teaching. Our program fees do not include any
compensation for our teachers, we depend solely upon your generous offering.
In the Mahayana, dana
is considered one of the 6 perfections (in Sanskrit, pāramitās) that help us cross over
from the sea of suffering (samsara) to the shore of awakening (nirvana). The
perfections are virtuous practices for attending to the wellbeing of others and
for awakening to our true nature.
Dana
is the
perfection of generosity, a sincere desire to benefit others without
expectation of recognition or reward
Sila
is the
perfection of integrity and self-discipline
Kisanti is the perfection of patience, endurance, and forbearance
Virya is the perfection of diligence, vigor, and enthusiasm
Dhyana
is the perfection of contemplation,
meditation, and concentration
Prajna is the
perfection of wisdom and intimate realization of sunyata, or emptiness
If you wish to make a donation please make your check out to CityZen and mail to:
CityZen 510 Spencer Ave. Santa Rosa CA 95404
