Generosity

Vimutti is entirely dependant upon the generosity of others. We do not charge for any of the teachings, meditation workshops or facilities that we offer. This system of mutual giving has been practiced since the time of the Buddha. It places the responsibility on each of us to decide how we wish to, or are able to, support the Dhamma. Generosity is best practiced with the wisdom that understands the law of kamma. We are continuously creating our future happiness or suffering by how we respond to this moment right here, right now. Reacting unselfishly, with clarity, love and kindness, a human heart opens up and naturally wishes to help others and relieve their pain. The suttas are filled with stories that illustrate the amazing benefit that comes from making merit with material offerings, but giving can also go much deeper. Giving assistance to those who need it, giving time and attention to people who are close to us, giving up materialistic greed, giving up angry responses when we don’t get what we want, giving up thinking we are better or worse than anyone else, giving up the deluded notion that if I hold tightly to what I think is mine that somehow, someday I will be happy—these are all forms of generosity—giving everything back to nature. If we examine life we will see that we tend to get back whatever we give to others. So whatever you want in life, give it.

Meal Offering

One way to support the daily needs of the monastic community is to offer food. You are welcome to bring food on any day before 11:00 am, but if you would also like to consult the meal roster, click here.

Needed Items

The monastery is regularly in need of items to assist in the development of buildings and land.  If you would like to see a list of specific items click here.

Service

Another way to support the monastery is to offer energy and skills. If you have a particular skill that you wish to help with, please contact us at vimutti.atba@gmail.com.

Membership

If you wish to support Vimutti and the ATBA by being a member, please contact vimutti.atba@gmail.com.

Donations

Financial donations may be made by direct deposit, by sending a check or by placing it in the donation box.  Cheques can be made payable to ATBA. Mailed cheques can be sent to the Treasurer c/o Vimutti Buddhist Monastery, PO Box 7, Bombay 2343, New Zealand. There are donation boxes at the monastery and the Vihara.

To make regular monthly payments contact Priscilla at 09 292 8457.

 

Direct Deposit Donations can be made to the following accounts

Within New Zealand:

Auckland Theravada Buddhist Association
Bank of New Zealand
Newmarket Branch 
123 Broadway
Newmarket, Auckland
Account number 020192-0469144 - 00

From outside of New Zealand:

Auckland Theravada Buddhist Association
Bank of New Zealand
Newmarket Branch 
123 Broadway
Newmarket, Auckland
NEW ZEALAND
IBAN 020192-0469144-97

 

 

Memorial Trees

Would you like to plant a tree in memory of a loved one who has passed away? The tree would be planted at Vimutti Buddhist Monastery, accompanied by a memorial plaque. This is a wonderful way to honour a special person and to beautify the environment at the same time.Contact Benita at (09) 571 2061 or email vimutti.atba@gmail.com

 

 

 



Anumodana

Thanks to all the people who make Vimutti Buddhist Monastery possible. We rejoice in the good kamma you make. Some people deserve a special mention.

Vimutti and the ATBA are greatly indebted to Michael Marshal. Michael has been the stalwart resident layman for most of the last two years. Without his hard work we would not have been able to accomplish half of what we have done. Of the 3000 trees we have planted most were done by him. Because of Michael the main building and toilets are spotlessly clean. But most importantly we value his cheery hospitality, wicked sense of humor.and his dedication to practicing the Dhamma. May you attain Nibbana soon.

In March and April of 2006 many people lent a hand building the dining cottage (see photos). Some people helped to design, some hammered nails, some carried lumber and some lent us their tools. We are very grateful to all the people who have been involved and all their positive enthusiasm.
Major thanks goes to John and Lyn for all their hard work under sometimes quite difficult conditions. Also thanks to:
-Cliff, Edward, John C and Walter, Reinhard, Mark, Eddie, Michael, Steve and Sopa and Pell and Nut, Donald and Pong, Nuk and Mig, Rut, Susan, Sunil, Wajira, Rashmi, Steve at Exotic Timber, Murry at Mac Direct and the human lumber chain.

Wajira Dassanayake, Misa Snasel and James Oldfield have put in many, many hours of work to make this website possible.

Thanks to Alice for her painstaking work mounting the Buddha quilt that Mark brought from Thailand and thanks to Cliff for making the beautiful frame.
 
 
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