Dana means generosity
Dana Means Generosity
Insight Santa Cruz continues a 2,600-year-old Buddhist tradition of providing the teachings freely to all who are interested. In over thirty years, we have never charged for our programs. Financial support comes from the generosity of our community and others who value what we offer. Dana is the Buddhist word for giving. When you attend a sit or program you have the opportunity to practice generosity by offering dana to support both the sangha and the teacher.
Sangha Dana
A tax-deductible contribution to the sangha (community) supports the center’s operating costs, including rent and the Guiding Teacher’s administrative activities. Dana can be given online here, by mail, or placed in the Community basket at the center.
Teacher Dana
Teachers and facilitators share dharma freely. To express appreciation, offer a gift in the Teacher dana basket or through the teacher’s online payment preference here. Checks must be made out to them. Dana gifted to an individual is not tax-deductible.
Planned Giving
You can make a lasting impact by extending your generosity into the future. Explore multiple options here. Gifts to ISC are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Insight Santa Cruz is a 501(3)(c) organization, tax ID EIN 77-0567516.