SANGHA DANA
Sangha dana or charity to the Bhikkhu/Bhikkhuni Sangha is an ancient Buddhist practice which started in the life time of the Buddha himself and continues till today.
The practice of Dana or charity helps us to overcome the first of the three taints, Lobha or greed. Dana to any one brings us merit, what brings greater merit is the dana to Bhikkhu Sangha who have dedicated their lives for the benefit of others. On more than one occasion Bhagavan Buddha said that charity made to the Sangha is far superior to the charity made to individual monks or nuns.
Sangha dana can be done to celebrate an event like a wedding or childbirth or any good thing that happens to a person or a family. More importantly it is done in memory of a loved one, or friend or relative who has passed away. The ceremony begins with the veneration of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, goes through the chanting of many beneficent sutras and ends with Punyanumodana or transference of merit to the benefit of those present or to the one that has passed away.
If you are interested in supporting the Sangha, you may kindly join the Mahabodhi Dayaka Mandali.
Sangha dana for one day in a year : Rs.7500/- only
Chivara (Robe) dana for the Sangha (8 monks) : Rs.5000/- only
The practice of Dana or charity helps us to overcome the first of the three taints, Lobha or greed. Dana to any one brings us merit, what brings greater merit is the dana to Bhikkhu Sangha who have dedicated their lives for the benefit of others. On more than one occasion Bhagavan Buddha said that charity made to the Sangha is far superior to the charity made to individual monks or nuns.
Sangha dana can be done to celebrate an event like a wedding or childbirth or any good thing that happens to a person or a family. More importantly it is done in memory of a loved one, or friend or relative who has passed away. The ceremony begins with the veneration of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, goes through the chanting of many beneficent sutras and ends with Punyanumodana or transference of merit to the benefit of those present or to the one that has passed away.
If you are interested in supporting the Sangha, you may kindly join the Mahabodhi Dayaka Mandali.
Sangha dana for one day in a year : Rs.7500/- only
Chivara (Robe) dana for the Sangha (8 monks) : Rs.5000/- only