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Dana—the cultivation of generosity

MEMBERSHIP
If you have visited O-An, you can understand and appreciate what a peaceful place it is to practice.  If you are able to join us on our weekly ZOOM sessions, you know how fulfilling it is to share our “world-wide” Sangha (community).  In order to maintain our beautiful Zendo, continue to support on-line practice, and to preserve the teachings for all seeking liberation, membership is encouraged.  If you have been practicing with us for three months or more, we encourage you to consider making a commitment of generosity to O-An by becoming a member.
Regular memberships—$300 a year, payable monthly ($25), semi-annually ($150), or annually ($300)
Student memberships— $180 a year or $15 a month
Family memberships— $480 a year or $40 a month

Members are eligible for discounts on the cost of Zendo activities such as full-day sittings and workshops.  Members are also invited to stay at the Zendo on personal retreats. If you are interested in becoming a member, please email oanzendo@gmail.com.

DANA
O-An Zendo is financially self-supporting through regular memberships, donations (dana), and contributions of time and materials by its sangha, visitors, and friends.

“Dana” is a Sanskrit word meaning “generosity,” the First Perfection of Buddhist Practice. It is customary to offer Dana when you visit the Zendo or participate in on-line services. No person is excluded from practice for want of Dana, and no Dana is refused.  

A donation of $10 each time you visit or join services shows your gratitude for the place, for our Guiding Teacher, and for all who serve our practice.

O-An Zendo is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and all donations are tax deductible.
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You can also mail your tax-deductible contribution to:
O-An Zendo, 1 Endless Circle, Julian, PA, 16844
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We also welcome donations of supplies for the maintenance and care of the zendo. Please see our Amazon Wish List for needed supplies.
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SAMU

Samu means “work practice,” an important part of Zen life.  Caring for the Zendo and grounds is done silently, mindfully, without attachment to results.  The Zendo and its grounds always needs maintenance, cleaning, and repairs. Our community can also use your knowledge, skills, and commitment through participation in the board, committees, event-planning.
 
PRACTICE TEAM
Growing together as a Sangha and deepening your personal practice are both gifts that can result from being part of the Practice Team. Please consider serving in one or all of the practice roles:  Doshi (Teacher), Doan (Service Leader), Han Player (sounding the wooden gong to call Sangha to the Zendo), Jisha (preparing the altar and responding to needs of practitioners).  If you would like to learn more about the roles, please speak with our Guiding Teacher.
 
BOARD MEMBERS
As a non-profit entity, O-An is governed by a Board of Directors.  Our Board consists of between 3 and 7 members who hold quarterly meetings to attend to the business of O-An.  Serving on the Board of Directors offers members the opportunity to contribute time and talent to the Zendo.  If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please contact us.  We encourage all members to share in the opportunity and responsibility of assuring that O-An is able to continue to offer the teachings for generations.
For general information, to request beginner's instruction, to inquire about renting the zendo, or to become a member, send an email to:  oanzendo@gmail.com
O-An Zendo is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation
and all donations are tax deductible.

O-AN ZENDO
1 Endless Circle
​Julian, PA 16844
Email: oanzendo@gmail.com
Phone: 814-441-9497 

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