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Dana - suggested places to make donations

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:33 am
by Ben
Hi Mawk,
Mawkish1983 wrote:
Ben wrote:Oh, dear me! No no no no!!!!!!!
I wouldn't even make a hint that anyone should give dana!
... but if we wanted to donate some money via paypal without our wives (who might forbid all financial transactions of a selfless nature) knowing, is there a system in place? How much does this place cost to operate (or is it secret?)?
Perhaps our wives were separated at birth!
I've previously raised the issue with 'TheDhamma' who owns Dhamma Wheel with an aim of making a donation. TheDhamma assured me that the running costs of Dhamma Wheel were inconsequential. If you would like to give Dana, then perhaps you could approach him with an offer to assist with DW's running costs.
Kind regards

Ben

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Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:13 pm
by DNS
Mawkish1983 wrote: ... but if we wanted to donate some money via paypal without our wives (who might forbid all financial transactions of a selfless nature) knowing, is there a system in place? How much does this place cost to operate (or is it secret?)?
Hi Mawk,

Thank you for the offer, very much appreciated. But the costs to run this site are very small. There is domain name registration which is only about $10 USD per year and there is web hosting, which is more, but right now that is not very much either, until we reach something like 1 million posts or more. At that time, the web hosting will need to be upgraded to allow for more storage of information and more monthly bandwith. Even at that time I have no problem incurring the cost or if it should be too much, we could take up a collection as needed.

Thanks again. :anjali:

Re: Rational for Making Forums Invisible to Guests?

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:15 pm
by christopher:::
Thank you, David.

:namaste:

Re: Rational for Making Forums Invisible to Guests?

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:04 pm
by Jechbi
How about a dana button so that folks could make contributions that would be forwarded to a worthy cause? That would create a further opportunity for members to practice dana.

Although I can see how you might wish to avoid even the appearance of a money-motivated effort ...

(btw, thanks David for your generosity!)

Re: Rational for Making Forums Invisible to Guests?

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:12 am
by Guy
Thank you very much David, I am very grateful to be part of this helpful and friendly online community. :group:

Re: Rational for Making Forums Invisible to Guests?

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:15 am
by Ben
Hi Jechbi
Jechbi wrote:How about a dana button so that folks could make contributions that would be forwarded to a worthy cause? That would create a further opportunity for members to practice dana.

Although I can see how you might wish to avoid even the appearance of a money-motivated effort ...

(btw, thanks David for your generosity!)
I think that's a great idea. It is while I was a mod on another forum the thought came to me of how great it would be if we could, via the forum or some other internet-application, contribute financially to the maintenance of our monastic friends. Your 'dana button' reminded me all over again!
Cheers

Ben

Re: Rational for Making Forums Invisible to Guests?

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:46 am
by appicchato
A pinned 'Dana' thread with links to pertinent websites might go a ways in this direction...maybe start with Global Buddhist Relief... http://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ...which works with many reputable relief organizations that are already up and running... :thumbsup:

Re: Rational for Making Forums Invisible to Guests?

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:47 pm
by Jechbi
Bhante and Ben, that's a great idea. Here's a good link, with a nice, inspiring video. Not sure where a pinned dana thread or button might be most suitable on this board. Perhaps a matter for the mods/admins discretion ...

Re: Dana - suggested places to make donations

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:46 pm
by DNS
This discussion is now here in the Announcements forum in the pinned area, so that all can see. Anyone can place a link or make a suggestion as to some worthy Buddhist causes and charities.

:group: :anjali:

Re: Dana - suggested places to make donations

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:53 pm
by DNS
http://www.sakyadhita.org/pages/events.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Sakyadhita Association of Buddhist women, supports bhikkhunis

http://www.bhikkhuni.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Alliance for Bhikkhunis, also supports bhikkhunis

Re: Dana - suggested places to make donations

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:15 pm
by Cittasanto
what is the heart???

Re: Dana - suggested places to make donations

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:20 pm
by DNS
Manapa wrote:what is the heart???
You noticed!

For metta, love, karuna, and all the other good traits that come with generosity / dana.

:heart:

Re: Dana - suggested places to make donations

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:38 am
by BlackBird
Great idea, I tried it out a while back in the lounge and didn't get much of a response - so it's great to see it's taken off.
http://www.thaistudentcharity.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Great charity helping poor Thai students get ahead with their studies, rather than a life in the paddy fields - Run by former Monk and Author Peter Robinson.
http://www.buddhanet.net/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Always good to help promote the Dhamma.
and http://www.liberationprisonproject.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - They're a great cause, helping to teach and reach out to those who deserve a 2nd chance.
Sorry if any are a repost I skim read the thread.

Have a good day :)
Jack

Re: Dana - suggested places to make donations

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:29 am
by tiltbillings

Give blood today

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:10 pm
by Jechbi
Please give blood. Your act could save a life. Not only that, but it's good for your personal physical health. And not only that, but if you're fearful or squeamish, it is a wonderful opportunity to practice moment-to-moment awareness and directly engage your unpleasant feelings in a safe, medically supervised environment. Think practice.

Not only that, but it's free. You don't have to pay for this mini-retreat.

No more excuses!

:heart: