Monthly Donor Opportunity
Continue Your Practice
Become a monthly donor and enjoy a simple, consistent way to practice with us.
What Donors Receive
Around 10 regular meditation programs every month
- Unlimited day-long retreats — Attend day-long retreats as a monthly donor.
- 90-minute DMV programs — Guided meditation around the DMV area.
- Online meditation and Buddhism class — Mindfulness Through Buddhism class included.
- Sunday evening meditation — A weekly practice to begin with calm.
- 40% off two-day retreats — A donor discount for deeper practice.
To join a program, simply email us.
Become a
Monthly Donor
One-Time Donation
Prefer a single gift?
Offer a one-time contribution of any amount to support our teachings and help keep meditation freely available to all.
More Than Access
Deepen your practice and become part of the community sustaining a volunteer-run meditation center.
Practice
Practice more consistently
Regular opportunities throughout each month.
Continuity
Keep it simple
One steady monthly commitment for your practice.
Belonging
Carry the mission forward
Join the community sustaining a volunteer-run center.
Volunteer-run.
Community-sustained.
Buddha Meditation Center DC is organized and operated by volunteers from top to bottom.
Volunteer Opportunity
Share Your Time & Skills
Prefer to give your time instead? Buddha Meditation Center DC is fully volunteer-run — step in with whatever skills and hours you have, remotely or in person.
Volunteer Access
Remote and local roles for every skill set
Web dev, social media, design, content, and IT — from anywhere.
Or serve locally: food offerings, event support, and facility upkeep.
Every volunteer started as a visitor.
Become a
Volunteer
Give However You're Able
Every role — big or small — helps keep meditation free and open to everyone.
Flexible
Serve from anywhere
Remote roles in tech, media, and content — join from anywhere in the world.
Your Pace
Any time commitment
From 1–2 hours a week to event-based support — give what fits your life.
Belonging
Grow the mission together
Join the team sustaining a fully volunteer-run meditation center.
Your practice. Your community. Your opportunity.
*As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are tax-deductible. You’ll receive a receipt by mail.
Questions? Email us at info@buddhameditationdc.org.
Our Pledge Members
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Pledge Member Since 8/30/2023
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Pledge Member Since 10/4/2023
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