Ways to Support Still Water Insight
All sessions run by Still Water Insight are offered on the principle of dana. Dana is an ancient Pali word meaning "generosity", "giving" or "gift."
Dana is intrinsic to the 2500 year-old Buddhist tradition. Going back to the days of the Buddha the teachings were considered priceless and thus offered freely as a form of dana. The early teachers received no payment for their instruction, and in turn, the lay community saw to it through their voluntary generosity, their dana, that the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and medicine were provided for these monks and nuns.
Beyond the practical dimension, dana also plays a crucial role in the spiritual life of a Dharma practitioner. It is the first of the ten paramitas, or qualities of character, to be perfected. The act of giving itself is of immeasurable benefit to the giver for it opens up the heart, diminishes for a moment one's self-absorption, and places value on the well-being of others. The simple gesture of offering a flower, an act of service, a kind thought or a simple meal is in fact a sincere form of practice.
We deeply appreciate your gift to our Sangha and the teachers. You are free to give any amount dependent on your financial situation.
You can donate 'dana' into the account below:
Renata Malinauskas
BSB 062230
Acc 11138417
Ref: Dana SWI*
*Please note that $10 of your total donation will go towards Still Water Insight admin costs and the remaining goes to the teacher/facilitator.
Dana is intrinsic to the 2500 year-old Buddhist tradition. Going back to the days of the Buddha the teachings were considered priceless and thus offered freely as a form of dana. The early teachers received no payment for their instruction, and in turn, the lay community saw to it through their voluntary generosity, their dana, that the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and medicine were provided for these monks and nuns.
Beyond the practical dimension, dana also plays a crucial role in the spiritual life of a Dharma practitioner. It is the first of the ten paramitas, or qualities of character, to be perfected. The act of giving itself is of immeasurable benefit to the giver for it opens up the heart, diminishes for a moment one's self-absorption, and places value on the well-being of others. The simple gesture of offering a flower, an act of service, a kind thought or a simple meal is in fact a sincere form of practice.
We deeply appreciate your gift to our Sangha and the teachers. You are free to give any amount dependent on your financial situation.
You can donate 'dana' into the account below:
Renata Malinauskas
BSB 062230
Acc 11138417
Ref: Dana SWI*
*Please note that $10 of your total donation will go towards Still Water Insight admin costs and the remaining goes to the teacher/facilitator.
