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What is the achievement of dana?
Herein a layman dwells at home with heart free from the stain of avarice,
devoted to dana, open-handed, delighting in generosity,
fit to be asked for alms, rejoicing in sharing alms.
This is called the achievement of charity.
Shakyamuni Buddha


Date Posted Project Contact
8/10/10 The Lay Sangha of Mount Shasta area offer short-term support to their members in the local vicinity who have a medical illness or need help after an operation. The Coordinator and the Patient bring in friends, family and neighbors as well as the Lay Sangha to assist with the care needed. We augment existing medical and community services. If you have an interest in helping with such activities as meals, animal and plant care, errands and housekeeping, please email ecleaver@snowcrest.net.
ecleaver@snowcrest.net
5/28/11 Help in collecting and processing firewood prior@shastaabbey.org
     On-going Sewing robes and other articles for monks prior@shastaabbey.org