"Vipassana is a practical technique which enables one to lead a more positive, balanced and happy life."

- SN Goenka

Donation and loan information

According to the tradition of pure Dhamma, courses are run solely on a donation basis. Giving donations builds one's qualities of selflessness and generosity and helps the centre to continue offering courses.

People have different means, but even a small donation reflects your desire to help someone else to learn Dhamma. These donations are the only source of funding for Vipassana courses in this tradition. There is no wealthy foundation or individual sponsoring the centre. Neither the teachers nor the trustees receive any payment for their service. Thus, the spread of Dhamma is carried out with purity of purpose, free from any commercialism.

How to donate

There are a number of ways to donate to the Vipassana Centre Queensland (Dhamma Rasmi):

  • Credit/debit card (online) - one-off or monthly donations can be made via the following link:
  • Bank transfer - you can donate directly from your bank account by setting up a transfer using online banking or in a branch. This can be done as a one-off donation or set up as a regular donation (e.g. monthly). Online donations are usually fee-free. See details below.
  • Loans - interest-free or low-interest loans can be made to the centre. These loans usually support the building program at the centre or can be used to offset existing loan interest costs. Contact the treasurer to discuss options, terms and conditions.
  • Charitable bequest - you can make a donation to the centre in your will. Contact the treasurer for more information.

Donations can be made to the General Fund or the Building Fund. The General Fund is the default fund which covers most of the operating costs of the centre, including course expenses. The Building Fund is used to fund new buildings and for building maintenance. Donations to the Building Fund are tax deductible in Australia.


Bank transfer

To make a donation directly from your bank account to the centre via online banking or in a branch, you need the details below for one of the centre's accounts. Please also email the centre with your details and the donation amount, so a receipt can be issued.

  • General Fund
    Account name: Vipassana Centre Qld
    BSB: 014-557
    Account number: 1092 94102
  • Building Fund
    Account name: Vipassana Centre Qld Building Fund
    BSB: 014-557
    Account number: 1092 94161

For international bank transfers to VCQ, please include the SWIFT/BIC code: ANZBAU3M
Bank details: ANZ Bank, Tewantin Branch, Tewantin QLD Australia


Contact

If you have any queries about donations or centre finances, please contact: The Treasurer, Vipassana Centre Qld, PO Box 119 Pomona Qld 4568; or leave a message at the centre on T. 07 5485 2452; or email: [email protected].


Refunds

If an error has been made and an incorrect donation amount has been debited from your account, please contact us at [email protected]. Please provide your name and address, outlining the date and amount of the transaction and the nature of the mistake, and we will make a reimbursement accordingly.


May all beings benefit from Dhamma