The Parami of Generosity

Each student who attends a Vipassana course is given this gift by a previous student. There is no charge for either the teaching, or for room and board. All Vipassana courses worldwide are run on a strictly voluntary donation basis. There is no wealthy foundation or individual sponsoring them. Neither the teachers nor the organizers receive any kind of payment for their service. At the end of your course, if you have benefited from the experience, you are welcome to donate for the coming course, according to your volition and your means.

How Dāna is Used

Donations given at the end of a course and other general dana are used to finance future courses and center operations. This includes current construction activities, food, utilities, supplies, and maintenance. All donations are tax exempted under section 80G of the I.T. ACT. 

How Donations can be made

Cheques or DD's may be addressed favouring "VIPASSANA MEDITATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE". Donor should send name and complete address along with the cheque so that a receipt of donation is sent to the donor. Donations can also be made through online banking systems. Details as below:

Name: VIPASSANA MEDITATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE
Account Number: 5572500100076701
Account Type: Savings
Bank Name: Karnataka Bank
Branch Address: Nelmangala Branch, Bangalore
IFSC Code: KARB0000557

For foreign nationals(other than Indian nationals), please use the below bank account details for transferring funds online as a donation.

Name: VIPASSANA MEDITATION & RESEARCH CENTRE
Account Number: 5572500100986401
Account Type: Savings
Bank Name: Karnataka Bank Ltd
Branch Address: Nelmangala Branch, Bangalore
SWIFT Code: KARBINBBBNG

Those who make any deposit in these accounts through Core Banking / Online Banking transfers are requested to inform us by email to [email protected] or call us on +91 8861644284.

Students may also avail the opportunity to earn paramis by:

  • Meditating on the Dhamma land whenever possible
  • Donating in Cash
  • Donating in Kind (after duly checking with the Centre Management)
  • Offering Dhamma Service