Course Finances
According to the tradition of pure Vipassana, courses are run solely on a donation basis from old students. In this way courses are supported by those who have realized for themselves the benefits of the practice. Wishing to share these benefits with others, one gives a donation according to one's means and volition. Such donations are the only source of funding for course in this tradition around the world. There is no wealthy foundation or individual sponsoring them. Neither the teachers nor the organizers receive any kind of payment for their service. Thus, the spread of Vipassana is carried out with purity of purpose, free from any commercialism.
Who can donate
Donations are accepted only from old students i.e. from students who have completed at least one ten-day course with S.N. Goenka or one of his assisting teachers. Someone taking the course for the first time may give a donation on the last day of the course or any time thereafter.
How to donate
Donations made to Dhamma Vahini are deductible under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961. Donations are also qualified for contribution from CSR Funds of Companies as per the Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013 & revision updated on 24th Oct 2014. Old students of Vipassana Meditation can donate in any of the following ways:
- to donate online. A new window will open with the online donation page. The Donation Receipt will be generated online and sent to the contact details mentioned in the donation form.
- By cheque: Donations can be sent by cheque in favour of “Mumbai Parisar Vipassana Centre” to the centre directly or at the address given below. Kindly mention your PAN and contact details in the covering letter with the cheque, to enable sending you the Donation Receipt.
Dhamma Vahini City Office
Mumbai Parisar Vipassana Centre
156/3, Chandra Rashmi,
R. B. Mehta Marg, Ghatkopar-E,
Mumbai - 400077 - Direct deposit:
- Bank: IDFC First Bank
Saving Account Name: Mumbai Parisar Vipassana Centre
Saving Account No: 10122055174
I.F.S.Code: IDFB0040159
For ECS: MICR code is 400751033
Branch: Ghatkopar (East), Maharashtra, India - Bank: Axis Bank
Saving Account Name: Mumbai Parisar Vipassana Centre
Saving Account No: 061010100276207
I.F.S.Code: UTIB0000061
For ECS: MICR code is 400211013
Branch: Thane (West), Maharashtra, India
- Bank: IDFC First Bank
- By UPI: You can scan the UPI code given below or use the UPI ID MPVCDV.06@idfcbank
If you are using direct deposit or UPI to donate any amount, once the donation is completed, please send a screenshot/shared image of the transaction along with a scanned copy of your Aadhaar or PAN card to +91 97730 69978 on WhatsApp or email vahini.dhamma@gmail.com to enable sending you the Donation Receipt.
For any query regarding donation, please feel free to contact on +91 97730 69978 or send an email on vahini.dhamma@gmail.com and we will be happy to help facilitate the donation process.
May you increase your Dana Parami and be liberated!