The Buddha taught out of his own generosity and compassion for all beings. In appreciation, those who received the teachings donated food, clothing, and medicine. That was the beginning of the reciprocal relationship between teachers and students in this tradition.

Today the Community Meditation Center carries on the tradition of dana (generosity). CMC offers the Buddhadharma without charging a fee. To keep our operational expenses to a minimum, we rely on the services of a small team of dedicated volunteers. At each session, there is an opportunity to make a contribution to support CMC and the teachers. This enables CMC to maintain a policy of turning no one away for lack of funds.

CMC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 02-0689711). Our operations are funded entirely by individual contributions.