Dana
At the end of each London Insight Meditation teacher-led event, people are given the opportunity to offer a donation to the teachers. It is an invitation to participate in the spirit of generosity (dana) that has sustained this tradition and teaching for more than 2,500 years.
Any payment you may make for an event only covers the basic costs and expenses of the session, with the teachers relying on our generosity for their livelihood. This is a beautiful yet challenging tradition yet also a challenging since the teachers share all the costs of modern living that we do, but without the predictability of a predictable income.
Therefore when you come to a session with us, not only is it an invitation to participate in the practice of meditation but equally to participate in this ancient and rich tradition of dana. Your generosity to the teachers is greatly appreciated, it is truly what enables the continuation of their enormously valuable teaching.