DONATIONSAND LOANS

DONATION AND LOAN INFORMATION

According to the tradition of pure Dhamma, courses are run solely on a donation basis. Giving donations builds one's qualities of selflessness and generosity and helps the centre to continue offering courses.

People have different means, but even a small donation reflects your desire to help someone else to learn Dhamma. These donations are the only source of funding for Vipassana courses in this tradition. There is no wealthy foundation or individual sponsoring the centre. Neither the teachers nor the trustees receive any payment for their service. Thus, the spread of Dhamma is carried out with purity of purpose, free from any commercialism.

How to donate

There are a number of ways to donate to the Vipassana Centre Western Australia (Dhamma Padipa):

• ONLINE VIA PAYPAL
  You can donate online using Paypal by following these links:
  • General Fund
  • Building Fund

  Note: all donations to the Building Fund are tax deductible in Australia.

• Bank transfer - you can donate directly from your bank account by setting up a transfer using online banking or in a branch. This can be done as a one-off donation or set up as a regular donation (e.g. monthly). Online donations are usually fee-free. See details below.
• Loans - interest-free or low-interest loans can be made to the centre. These loans usually support the building program at the centre or can be used to offset existing loan interest costs. Contact the treasurer to discuss options, terms and conditions.
• Charitable bequest - you can make a donation to the centre in your will. Contact the treasurer for more information.

Donations can be made to the General Fund or the Building Fund. The General Fund is the default fund which covers most of the operating costs of the centre, including course expenses. The Building Fund is used to fund new buildings and for building maintenance. Donations to the Building Fund are tax deductible in Australia.

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Bank transfer

To make a donation directly from your bank account to the centre via online banking or in a branch, you need the details below for one of the centre's accounts. Please also email the centre with your details and the donation amount, so a receipt can be issued.

• General Fund:
  BSB 066-103
  Acc 1050 0172
• Building Fund:
  BSB 066-103
  Acc 1049 6353

For international bank transfers to the Vipassana Centre Western Australia, please include the SWIFT/BIC code: CTBAAU2S
Bank details: Commonwealth Bank, Claremont Branch, Claremont WA Australia

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Contact

Please contact the Treasurer, Vipassana Centre WA, via [email protected], attention Treasurer.

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Refunds

If an error has been made and an incorrect donation amount has been debited from your account, please contact the treasurer. Please provide your name and address, outlining the date and amount of the transaction and the nature of the mistake, and we will make a reimbursement accordingly.