with Kittisaro and Thannisara, Nolitha Tsengiwe, Nomvula Wellbeing and the Dharmagiri team
Join us for this celebration, as we come together as in community to support the continuation of this precious place. We'll chant, meditate listen to reflections and be guided by the beautiful music of Nomvula Wellbeing.
For the last 25 years, Dharmagiri has offered a sacred space for deep contemplative practice, which has nourished so many us. We have held a vision of making this space available to all who you would like to practice here, through offering scholarships and dana based spaces and keeping our rates as low as possible.
In the last 2 years, we have freely offered arts and healing retreats for local youth and women, facilitated in our regional language, isiZulu, which has been ground-breaking. These innovative developments have enabled us to welcome a far wider circle of our community.
All of this has been possible through the huge generosity, love and care of our sangha. We are grateful to each of you.
Why Your Support Matters
At Dharmagiri, we embrace a Dana-based economic model inspired by the Buddhist tradition of generosity and the African principle of Ubuntu—“We are who we are through others.” This ensures that our teachings and retreats remain accessible to those with limited financial resources, offering a space where dharma is shared with all.
Funds raised during this benefit event will directly support:
- Scholarships: Empowering individuals from underserved communities to access teachings and retreats.
- Sustainability: Ensuring our facilities remain welcoming, safe, and functional for all.
- Support for the resident managers. This includes ensuring health care and sustainable remuneration
- Programs: Expanding our retreats and community offerings to foster healing, personal growth, and spiritual well-being.
Our economic model reflects our values—nurturing a community rooted in compassion, generosity, and shared abundance. While fundraisers like this are essential to sustaining Dharmagiri and helping it reach its full potential, we also highly value committed monthly donations (standing orders), regardless of size. These provide greater stability and go a long way toward helping secure Dharmagiri’s future.