Ways to Give Teacher Dana
A Word on Tax-Deductibility
Donations directly to Shaila are not tax deductible. Insight Meditation South Bay, however, is incorporated as a nonprofit in the State of California and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3). If you wish to make a tax-deductible donations to Insight Meditation South Bay, please designate your gift as “Teacher Dāna.”
Shaila Catherine
By Funds Transfer
Give directly to Shaila by transferring funds from your US bank account to hers via Zelle. These gifts are NOT tax-deductible.
Transfer funds to: insight
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By Check
Mail checks to:
Shaila Catherine
PO Box 490
Menlo Park, CA 94026
Non-deductible donations—make the check payable to Shaila Catherine.
Tax-deductible donations—make the check payable to Insight Meditation South Bay and write “Teacher Dana” on the memo line.
Note: We can only accept checks from US Banks.
About Dāna
In ancient India, monastics collected their daily meal from supportive villagers in an alms bowl; today, insight meditation teachers receive support for their work through the generosity of their students. Through acts of generosity (dāna) we express gratitude, practice letting go, acknowledge our interdependence, and cultivate kindness and compassion.
Shaila Catherine is a full time dhamma teacher who relies upon dāna for her livelihood. She is not paid wages to teach. Customarily, registration fees for courses and retreats cover administrative expenses. The teacher is supported by voluntary donations. Your donations provide the material support that allows her to lead a life devoted to the dhamma and continue this work.
