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By reason of being originally gifted with the power of giving, one’s present self came into being.
—Zen Master Dogen

Since the time of the Buddha, it is entirely through the generosity of lay people that the monastic sangha has been able to develop and flourish. Donations are a manifestation of the ancient practice of dana, or selfless giving, and are a vital part of making our work possible. 

Your tax-deductible donation through our PayPal account supports the work of The Monastery Store, Zen Mountain Monastery, Zen Center of New York City, the National Buddhist Prison Sangha, and The Monastery Store's Cushion Donation Program. If you would like your donation to go to one of these entities in particular, you can indicate that in the Notes field when you make your donation. Thank you for your gift of generosity.