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Dāna

How can guests support the monastery?

The daily maintenance of Dhammapala monastery relies on the principle of ‘dāna’ – a Pali word meaning ‘gift’ – or more precisely, a freewill offering. It refers to an ancient tradition within Buddhism, whereby non-monastics look after the material needs of the monks and nuns, who follow their monastic rule and therefore have no income, do not use money/credit cards etc. and who only possess a few personal items. Likewise, it is a tradition that the adequately supported monastic communities provide an environment in which interested men and women can deepen their understanding and practice of the Dhamma. Regular Dhamma teachings and opportunities for fruitful dialogue about relevant matters are also offered to daily visitors, short-term guests and participants in one of our seminars and retreats.

In Dhammapala we have made great efforts to provide a meditation hall, a reception area and a library for our guests. These are available for all, independent of the nature of their visit, whether they just want to inform themselves about the teachings of the Buddha during a short visit, or if they are regular guests who have been practicing for quite a while and have already stayed at the monastery a few times. For all of these, simple accommodation is available.

The running costs of the monastery for the basic needs of the monastic community, for the use and maintenance of the building, for all the requisites and daily necessities, including the obligatory insurances, are all covered by donations. Note also, that the monastery has to pay three Francs/Euros a night [called Kurtax] per head to the local tourist office!

So we won’t bill you for your normal stay or your participation in one of our courses, but we ask you to bear in mind that the financial expenses, which enable the existence of our monastic community (and therefore your stay with us) are not insignificant. So your donations are much needed and appreciated. If you value the existence of the monastery and want to support Dhammapala  on a regular basis, you can do so also with a standing order to one of the three bank accounts belonging to Dhammapala. See the bank details below.

Monetary donations

If you wish to support the monastery with a financial donation, you can either use the donation box in the monastery or one of the three monastery bank accounts below.

In Switzerland:

Spar- und Leihkasse
3714 – Frutigen
(PC 30-38188-9)

Name: Verein Dhammapala,
IBAN CH65 0878 4016 2208 3700 7

For electronic transfers
from Switzerland and elsewhere:

Yellownet – Postfinance

Recipient: Verein Dhammapala
Location: Kloster Dhammapala
CH – 3718 Kandersteg

Account: 30-654696-6

IBAN (electronic): CH62 0900 0000 3065 4696 6
SWIFT Code/ BIC: POFICHBE

Receiving bank:
Swiss Post/PostFinance,
Engehaldenstr. 37
CH – 3030 Bern

EURO Bank in Germany:

Recipient: Verein Dhammapala
Bank recipient:
GLS Bank
D – 44789 Bochum
Account: 4059345300
BLZ: 430 609 67
SWIFT Code/ BIC: GENODEM1GLS
IBAN: DE96 4306 0967 4059 3453 00

To offer the main meal

Since the introduction of our tradition to the Western world, a variety of possibilities exist concerning the support of the Sangha with its daily food. In Kandersteg the monks go into the village during the early mornings of Wednesdays to collect almsfood, and also receive food offerings given by their supporters within the monastery. This can be a full midday meal or just a contribution towards it. If you intend to connect with the monastery in this way, it is vital that you announce your visit beforehand, either by email or by phone.

Offering general supplies

Another helpful way to support the monastery is by donating household items and food. Below you will find regularly updated lists of items that currently would be particularly useful (if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the monastery by email or phone):

Food items
Oats
Soya- and/or oat milk
Nuts
Vegetables & salad
Bread
Butter/Margarine
Dried prunes
Household items
Bigger projects
If you would like to participate in the financing of these items or projects, please contact the monastery for more information:
  • Kloster Dhammapala
  • Bütschelsstrasse 74
  • CH-3718 Kandersteg
  • +41 33 675 21 00
  • info@dhammapala.ch

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    • Arrival in the west
    • Ajahn Chah
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      • Other monasteries
      • Meditation centers
      • Further contacts
  • News & Events
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    • Events
      • All Events
      • Meditation weekends
      • Monastic retreats
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