Generous Offerings Support the Monastery
During the past 2,500 years, support for the monastic life has been provided entirely by lay supporters through daily acts of generosity. In this spirit, support in the form of work, money, foodstuffs, building materials or other help is both appreciated and needed. Your generosity helps the spiritual community to survive and flourish. The steward of the monastery, Bodhisaddha Forest Monastery Property Limited, is a nonprofit organisation who manages all the donations on behalf of the resident monastics and for the development of the monastery. All donations goes solely towards the monks’ requisites and the building of the monastery.
The new Bodhisaddha Hall is currently under construction.
The next stage of development is running services to and around the building. Many important infrastructure must be completed and this makes up a significant amount of this building construction.
The services required are:
Electrical substation installation, gas heating, waste treatment system and grey water runoff, reverse cycle air conditioning, water mains line upgrade, fire hydrants and services, and electrical wiring and plumbing.
Any donors wishing to contribute may contact the monastery committee.
Other general tax-deductible donations to Bodhisaddha Hall may be made through the Building Fund (details below).
Current Development of Bodhisaddha Hall
28th April 2019: Enshrining the Buddha Statue inside Bodhisaddha Hall
(above: current shed used as a hall)
The new Bodhisaddha Hall will be used for many monastery activities including:
– An Eating Hall where monks have their daily meal and meet with visitors
– A Meditation and Chanting Hall for monks and laypeople
– Preparation and kitchen area used daily by visitors
– Space for laypeople to have their meal after the monks
– Public toilets (sufficient for large events) including disabled bathroom
– Monks’ Common room with bathroom and bowl washing area
– Open dormitory space for guests staying for retreat (with 4 showers)
– Storage space for offerings donated to the monastery
How you can support the monastery
General Expenses
Used for day-to-day running expenses of the monastery.
This includes the monk’s travel and medical expenses, as well as the monastery’s maintenance expenses such as electricity, water, heating, etc.
These donations are non tax-deductible.
How to Donate
(a) Bank Transfer
Name: Bodhisaddha Forest Monastery Property Limited
Bank: Westpac Bank
Branch: Rose Bay
BSB No: 032-058
Account No. : 316-450
Swift Code: WPACAU2S (or WPACAU2SXXX if bank requires 11 characters)
(b) Online Donations through Paypal (with option for a recurring monthly donation)
Building Fund
Used for the building of all the monastery buildings and infrastructure, such as meditation huts for the monks, meditation and eating hall. The development application as a Public Place of Worship has been approved by the local council in November 2016. Building aims to start during 2017.
Donations to the building fund are tax-deductible.
How to Donate
(a) Bank Transfer
Name: Bodhisaddha Forest Monastery Property Limited School Building Fund
Bank: Westpac Bank
Branch: Rose Bay
BSB No: 032-058
Account No. : 340-303
Swift Code: WPACAU2S (or WPACAU2SXXX if bank requires 11 characters)
(b) Online Donations through Paypal (with option for a recurring monthly donation)
Giving is the same as receiving, because giving is the cause for receiving.
Five blessings accrue to the giver of alms:
– the affection of many
– noble association
– good reputation
– self-confidence
– a heavenly rebirth.
The gift of Dhamma excels all gifts,
the taste of Dhamma excels all tastes,
the delight in Dhamma excels all delights.
The eradication of craving overcomes all suffering.
Neither fire nor wind, birth or death can erase our good deeds.
The monks build the laypeople, the laypeople build the monastery.
We rejoice in your generosity
We welcome any donations and support people can give to the monastery and the resident monks. May this generosity by a cause for your continuing happiness, good health, prosperity and ultimate liberation.
All donations to the Building Fund are tax deductible for Australian tax-payers. If you would like a receipt for your donation, email wat@bodhisaddha.org and include your full name, email, donation amount and date of the donation so we can send you a receipt. Processing time may take up to 2 weeks.