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While Snow Lion Meditation Community has secular elements, we adhere to the Buddhist philosophy of dana<\/em>. Dana (Donation) is a Pali word meaning \u201coffering\u201d. Ideally, dana is the natural expression of a loving, open and generous heart. Dana is an occasion where one can mindfully observe \u201cgreed,\u201d \u201cpride,\u201d \u201carrogance,\u201d selflessness,\u201d \u201cgenerosity,\u201d or any other mental state that arises in the process. It also provides us with an opportunity to develop gracefulness when making an offering. For some, gracefulness while giving comes naturally and brings much happiness; others need to develop it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dana contributed to SLMC can be directed to four streams, briefly described below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n