Donation
The Parami Of Generosity
According to the tradition of pure Vipassana, courses are run solely on voluntary donation basis from students who have completed at least one ten-day course with S.N. Goenka or one of his assisting teachers. Courses and centers are supported by those who have realized for themselves the benefits of Vipassana meditation practice. With the volition to share these benefits with others, one gives a donation according to one's means and volition.
Throughout the world, such donations are the only source of funds to run courses and manage the center. There is no government funding or funding from wealthy foundations or individuals.
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 students who have completed at least one ten-day Vipassana 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.
About Deccan Vipassana Research Centre (Dhammalaya)
Deccan Vipassana Research Centre (Dhammalaya) is a registered charitable trust no. - E-1196 (Kolhapur) with the Charity Commissioner, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Registrations
- 12A Registration No. - AAATD0963DE20211
- 80G Registration No. - AAATD0963DF20077
- CSR Registration No. - CSR00076647
- DARPAN Registration No. - MH/2025/0813679
Note : You can click the above links to view the registration certificates
Opportunities for Earning Dana Paramis :
A] Support Course Expenses of a Student
Supporting a person to learn the true and pure Dhamma is one of the most noble deeds.
- Course Expenses of one student for one day : ₹ 225
- Course Expenses of one student for one 10 Day course : ₹ 2500
B] For New Construction & Development
- Long Course Center at Dhammalaya, Kolhapur
Dhammalaya Vipassana Center at Alate, Kolhapur is developing a dedicated long course center for 50 students to cater to the needs of experienced old students from Western Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa, and North Karnataka regions.
The long courses center is being planned as per Rev. Guruji’s Guidelines. The architectural designing, in phased manner, is in the final stage of completion. The Construction work for 15 rooms in the female section is nearing completion. Construction of remaining buildings on female side and construction of male side rooms will start shortly.
Estimated Construction Costs
| Phase | Sr. No. | Particulars | Qty | Unit Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | 1 | Male side single occupancy residences | 25 Rooms | ₹6 lakhs | ₹150 lakhs |
| 2 | Female side single occupancy residences (almost complete) | 15 rooms | Funds available | - | |
| 3 | Male & Female AT Residence block with Mini Dhamma halls | 2 Blocks | ₹15 Lakhs | ₹30 lakhs | |
| 4 | Male & Female side Dhamma Sevak residences with service/store rooms | 2 blocks | ₹15 Lakhs | ₹30 Lakhs | |
| 5 | Dining area for Male & Female ATs & students with utility areas | 1 Block | ₹60 Lakhs | ₹60 Lakhs | |
| 6 | Extension & modification of Dhamma Hall No. 3 | Lump sum | ₹20 Lakhs | ₹20 Lakhs | |
| 7 | Common Toilet Male side only | Lump sum | ₹10 Lakhs | ₹10 Lakhs | |
| 8 | Compound wall for the long course area | Lump sum | ₹15 lakhs | ₹15 lakhs | |
| 9 | Pathways & walk ways (Chakraman areas) | 2 sets | ₹10 lakhs | ₹20 Lakhs | |
| 10 | Landscape and rain water management on male & female side | Lump sum | ₹5 Lakhs | ₹10 Lakhs | |
| 11 | Misc development items/activities | - | - | ₹10 lakhs | |
| 12 | Room & Toilet accessories: like beds, pillows, beds sheets, blankets, curtains, mosquito nets etc & RO systems | Lump sum | ₹5 Lakhs | ₹5 Lakhs | |
| Total Phase I Estimated Cost | ₹3.60 Crores | ||||
| Phase II | 1 | Single rooms with solar water heater & other facilities on male side | 5 Rooms | ₹6 lakhs | ₹30 lakhs |
| 2 | Single room residences with all facilities on female side | 5 rooms | ₹6 lakhs | ₹30 lakhs | |
| 3 | New Pagoda Cells complex for long course students | 60 Nos. | ₹80,000 | ₹50 lakhs | |
| Total Phase II Estimated Cost | ₹1.10 Crores | ||||
- Renovation of Existing Rooms
Many of the residences (about 30 plus) are more than 20 years old and need repairs & renovations. The estimated repairs & renovation cost per room is about ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.
- Tree Plantation & Garden Development
Tree plantation & other area development is an ongoing activity. Presently the first phase from the main arch to office gate and the back side of Female area is in progress. The estimated cost is about ₹3 to ₹3.25 lakhs. The next phase of plantation & garden development will be in the course area.
A bodhi park is being developed with over 20 plus known bodhi trees near the office area. The estimated cost is about ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 per plant, totaling to about ₹75,000 to ₹1 lakh.
Donation Contact and Instructions
As a token of your support, If you wish to make a donation for this project, the Bank details are as follows:
- Account Name: Deccan Vipassana Research Center
- Bank Name: Bank of Maharashtra
- Type of Account: Current
- Account Number: 20120603730
- IFSC Code: MAHB0000533
- Branch: Kolhapur Tarabai Chowk
Donations can be made through online transfer, UPI, or cheque.
After making donations, donors are requested to share their Name, Aadhaar/PAN No., Address with pin code, Donation amount, transaction details and the specific purpose by email to dvrc91@gmail.com or WhatsApp message to 9697933232.
All donations are exempt under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
With the good wishes, metta and support from well-wishers like you, may this long course center get completed at the earliest. May it start serving the old students to grow in dhamma and take forward Guruji’s mission of spreading pure dhamma.
May you all get an opportunity to participate in this project and strengthen your paramitas.
Be Happy
With Lots of Metta,
Dhammalaya,
Deccan Vipassana Research Center.
