Vajra Dakini operates entirely by donation.
Dharma exists today because of an unbroken lineage of teachings dating back 2500 years to the time of the Buddha. These teachings have been preserved and transmitted free from materialism through a living lineage of monastics who have dedicated themselves entirely to studying, teaching, and embodying the dharma. VDN is an embodiment today of this unbroken stream of dharma activities.
In the Buddhist tradition, Dana (The Pali word for generosity), or what most Westerners would consider donation or giving, is much more than financial support; It is a practice. It is a practice of generosity, of opening the heart and loosening one’s grip on what we typically hold as mine. Through this practice of giving, gratitude increases. Both giver and receiver participate in creating the conditions for the Dharma to flourish. Your donation sustains all the activities of VDN. More about Dana here
Vajra Dakini Nunnery operates entirely through dana. Your generosity sustains our online Sangha and makes our study and meditation programs possible. Donations support the practical needs of the Nunnery, including our part time administrator’s salary. We operate a small condo as an temple/office/convent. Dana provides food, housing, and a contribution towards healthcare for Khenmo Drolma, supporting her ability to devote herself to teaching and guiding the Sangha. It also makes our annual offering to Samtenling Nunnery in India as well as other schools and libraries run by nuns.
In this way, generosity moves in a circle: teachings and practice are freely offered, those who are able respond with dana, and that generosity in turn makes it possible for the teachings to continue and to reach others.
With deep gratitude for your for support of Vajra Dakini Nunnery and all that we do. Thank you,