We invite you to practice Dana ….

Dana - a Pali/Sanskrit word meaning "generosity" or "giving freely" - is a foundational Buddhist practice. Dana Paramita is one of Buddhism’s six perfections of bodhisattava practice that deepens our liberation from the clinging that causes suffering and opens our hearts to the suffering of others.. Dana practice is an expression of our interconnectedness. Dana practice is essential to sustain our Sangha community: to support our guiding teacher, visiting teachers, and to enable us to share the Dharma in the Bellingham area.

Dana to the Sangha is essential in the practical world as we pay our mortgage, utilities, operational expenses, pay our small staff and provide a stipend to our Guiding Teacher.

You may offer Dana to the sangha, or directly to our teachers, in the following ways:

• You can become a member of the Red Cedar Zen Community; our members are our primary source of ongoing support.

• You can offer individual Dana contributions to the Sangha, Red Cedar Zen Community, anytime via our Donate to Red Cedar Zen Community page.

• During or after in-person event a basket or box is customarily set out and donations in cash and by check are accepted.

• You can offer individual Dana contributions to our teachers anytime via our Donate to a Teacher page.

We deeply appreciate your support by becoming a member or by supporting us with an individual donation. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit and your donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Thank you for your kind contributions and support. Any questions about how we steward Dana for the Sangha can be directed to the Red Cedar Treasurer.