The DCC is transforming its physical and virtual campus to create spaces that are more accessible, connected, and nourishing for practice. We welcome your support in bringing this vision into reality.
UPDATE ON THE DHARMA CENTRE RENEWAL - DEC 2025
Greetings at the end of an eventful, challenging and fruitful year. The Dharma Centre, like all of us, has been called upon to adapt to economic constraints and other stresses that are becoming familiar to everyone.
Our personal and Sangha activities include meditating, becoming calm, being of service to others and cultivating the radiant qualities of a full awakened state through the practice in daily life and in the current moment of the Precepts, the Brahma Viharas and the Paramis of the Prajna Paramita – The Great Wisdom That Goes Beyond. The being known as Lesley George Dawson / Ananda Bodhi /Namgyal Rinpoche, founder of a braided light beam of diverse living Teachings said that he taught “Compassionate non-clinging awareness.” That is what we are invited to practice.
In spite of, and perhaps because of, a more difficult environment, members, participants, volunteers, staff, teachers, committees and Board members have generously contributed and worked energetically to increase the viability and resilience of the Dharma Centre and to deepen its role as a refuge and support system for a growing number of beings. This empowers those beings to express and share those emergent qualities with their circles. The salt gains and sustains its savour.
You are part of this profound work and can move it forward with a donation to this beautiful refuge that continues to contribute to awakening after almost 60 years.
The best way to contribute is to donate to where the need is greatest without indicating a specific fund. You can use a cheque, credit card or bank transfer to the Dharma Centre of Canada On the web site donation page use the button “Donate to the DCC”.
With generous support from many participants, we expect to be able to be able to undertake several construction projects in Spring and we are scheduling the retreat programs to enable this to happen.
Plans are ready for the first stage of the rebuilding of the Temple meditation hall - to end water infiltration, expand bedrooms, bathroom and provide ease of access. As soon as funds become available, we will complete the Temple project. The beautiful design by renowned architect Thomas Payne is uplifting and provides a sacred space for diverse groups to experience teachings and realize their capacities for compassion and awareness.
Your donation will help reach the funding needed to start construction. To support Temple renewal, use the Temple button on the web site https://www.dharmacentre.org/donate or mention it in your transfer or cheque.
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TARA CABIN
Another team has been planning repairs, improvements and expansion of Tara Cabin. This is a popular cabin for Teachers and for seniors who benefit from the shower, toilet and small kitchen. Tara Cabin has moisture infiltration issues that will be fixed with a new roof and renovation. We will winterize the porch, seal the building, and replace old windows. Some expansion is also planned. If you want to support the work on Tara, please indicate that.
GALAXY CABIN (ORIGINAL)
GALAXY CABIN (NEW ADDITION)
Edmund Jones and Mike Logan worked as volunteers to make great progress on expanding Galaxy Cabin, one of the favorite cabins for long term solo retreats. With a little more work the cabin renovation and addition will be finished.
There is a special opportunity for large donations. A generous donor will give a one-ounce pure gold coin currently worth over CAD $5,800, to anyone who donates CAD $20,000 or more and has not received a coin for a previous donation. The amount of the donation beyond the value of the coin is tax deductible. This coin program has encouraged many members to make donations in recent years. For details about the gold coin gift, email me at resources@dharmacentre.org with COIN in the subject line.
Each donation of any size gets us closer to the goals! Your generosity makes a difference to the hundreds of people who use the DCC each year, and for years ahead. We are grateful for your past support of the Dharma Centre of Canada and at this important time.
I will be making a donation that is a stretch for me in retirement because I know how much difference it will make. Will you consider joining me in donating at this auspicious time?
I am happy to hear your questions and thoughts. Write me at resources@dharmacentre.org
David Berry for the Dharma Center Renewal & Fundraising Committees.
THANK YOU FOR DONATING TO THE DHARMA CENTRE!
HOW TO MAKE A DONATION:
Make an e-transfer to adminoffice@dharmacentre.org (please specify what the donation is for under 'optional message', you may also choose to do more than one donation in one transfer)
Click the link below to donate by credit card or paypal.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=334BP7MCJMZ84
Send a cheque payable to the Dharma Centre of Canada to 1267 Galway Road, Kinmount, ON, K0M2A0
For wire transfer options and any further enquiries on how to donate please contact adminoffice@dharmacentre.org
With gratitude in the Dharma
The members of the Dharma Centre Board and Renewal Committee
