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Please support the Plum Village monks' tour to Japan , bringing the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh to Japan .
Regarding your donation request
We, the Plum Village Invitation Committee (*1), feel that in today's Japanese society, where many people are struggling with difficulties and hardships, the teachings and practices of Plum Village, and the real-life experiences they have gained through encounters with the brothers, sisters, and monks, are needed more than ever.
With this in mind, we have been working on inviting Thich Nhat Hanh together with others who support his teachings, but now the Plum Village tour to Japan is facing financial difficulties.
The biggest expense is the drastic increase in the venue fee for the retreat, and the monks' travel and accommodation costs have also increased due to inflation and the weak yen. On the other hand, considering that many people are in financially difficult situations, we would like to hold retreats and other tour events in Japan without raising the participation fee as much as possible. However, we are very sorry that we have to raise the fee.
We have been negotiating in various ways and trying our best to cut costs, but we are in a situation where we cannot see any prospect of continuing the event if things continue as they are. We would have preferred to refrain from making such a bold request, but as it is difficult to continue our invitation activities with our current resources alone, we have decided to ask for donations in this way. We would appreciate your understanding.
Dana is a Buddhist practice
2,500 years ago, the Buddha taught that what matters to a person is not their birth or status, but their actions.
Among these, "dana" is considered one of the most important Buddhist practices.
There are three types of offerings: "material giving" (zaisei), "dharma giving" (housesai), and "fearless giving" (muisei).
"Material donation" means donating money, clothing, food, etc.
"Dharma giving" means to convey the Buddha's teachings, the Dharma,
Fearlessness is being there with a fearless mind, removing fear and giving a sense of security.
In addition, looking at people with loving eyes, smiling, caring about others and using kind words, and using your body to help others are also considered acts of giving. (Giving up your seat for others is also a form of giving.)
Giving alms is for yourself above all else. It is a practice that helps you shift from the joy of acquiring something to the happiness of letting go and becoming lighter.
*Dana is a Sanskrit word (a language used in the early Buddhist period) that means "to give" or "to offer," and has the same origin (Indo-European) as the English words "donation" and "donor."
Please support Plum Village and its invitation activities.
The monks, brothers and sisters of Plum Village are walking the path of practice that their master preached, in order to transform suffering and make us truly happy, and to convey much wisdom to us not only by sharing the Dharma (the path to happiness taught by the Buddha) in words, but also by smiling, speaking loving words, looking with compassion, and acting with heart. Those who meet the brothers and sisters may see them practicing dana *2 in a form other than money. In fact, the events on the Japan tour are made possible by the monks leading all the events free of charge. The teachings of dana are very important, and it can be difficult to put it into practice, but the Japan tour is an opportunity to see the monks putting it into practice.
We would like to continue to invite such brother and sister monks who practice the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh to Japan, share the Dharma, and provide opportunities to experience the teachings of mindfulness. If you agree with our activities and would like to cooperate and support them, please make a donation within your means.
Your donation will be used to cover the operating costs of this tour, and as an offering to the monks as an expression of gratitude. It will also be used to cover the expenses of those who are unable to participate for financial reasons.
FAQ
Q: If I purchase a donation ticket, can it be used to cover the cost of attending Plum Village Invitation Committee events or retreats ?
A: No. Please apply for each event separately.
Q: Are there any benefits to making a donation?
A: Unfortunately, we do not offer any rewards in the form of goods or services.
Q: Are there any tax benefits, such as donation deductions?
A: There are no tax benefits for donations.
Q: What will the donation money be used for?
A: The funds will be used for the monks' travel expenses, accommodation, facility fees, donations to the monastery, and support for those in financial difficulty to cover the cost of participating in the tour. All donors will be notified about how their donations will be used after the tour has ended.
How to donate
To donate by credit card, click this button.
[Bank transfer details]
Japan Post Bank Code: 10930
Number: 38145191
Account name: Plum Village Showhei Inkai
When transferring from a bank other than Japan Post Bank, the bank name is 098 (read as ZEROKYUHachi)
Store number: 098
Deposit type: Regular deposit
Account number: 3814519
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
* If you make a donation through Japan Post Bank, we will not be able to ask for your contact information (email address) and therefore will not be able to report on how your donation will be used after the tour has ended. Thank you for your understanding.
If you would like to know the contents of the report after the tour has ended , please contact us .
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
*1) The Plum Village Invitation Committee is a community of volunteer members who support the teachings and practices of Plum Village and organize tours of Plum Village monks to Japan to share those teachings with the people of Japan. Each member, in addition to their own work, is discussing and preparing daily, hoping that the people of Japan will be able to experience the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, the presence of the brothers and sisters of Plum Village, and the moments of happiness and healing.
*2) Dana is a Sanskrit word (a language from the early Buddhist period) that means "to give" or "to offer" and has the same origin (Indo-European) as the English words "donation" and "donor."
