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I take refuge in Sangha, and I wish
all sentient beings will be brought together together in great harmony without any obstructions at all.
Avatamsakasutra
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 M e m b e r s h i p The Buddhist Center is a non-profit organization supported by membership fees, its own program and donations. Because the membership contributions are essential for the Center to be able to maintain its programs, several membership categories are offered: annual membership, membership in Chan meditation group and full membership. These three categories of membership reflect the degree of participation in the activities of the Center. You can choose the membership category that is best suited to you and your practice. Each membership category offers benefits: a free journal, regular notification on events or discount for retreats and classes. But the greatest benefit of being a member is the sustenance it provides to the Center as the source of spiritual practice. You can also participate in activities of the Center without being a member. The support to the Center can be given through your participation in the program and/or donations.
Annual membership is offered to people who, for various reasons, cannot participate in activities of the Center on a regular basis, but who want to be informed about events and contribute to activities and development of the Center through this type of membership. Annual membership is open to all, regardless of where they live and how often they visit the Center. Annual members are entitled to: - receive all notices sent to home addressAnnual membership contribution is 150 HRK per year.
This membership is offered to people who are primarily interested in Chan meditation, meditation in a group and with a teacher in Zendo. Group sittings are held twice a week. The practice consists of several half-hour sittings (Tso Chan), walking mediations and reciting of Sutras. Sittings are usually followed by tea and conversation. Sittings are open to those who have taken the Chan meditation introductory course. Chan meditation group members are entitled to: - receive all notices sent to home addressMembership is on a monthly basis. Contribution is 100 HRK per month. Family membership contribution is 150 HRK per month (50 HRK for each additional member). Chan meditation group membership fee for students, the retired and the unemployed is 80 HRK.
Full membership, the most active membership category, is best suited for people who intend to take part in all, or at least most of activities at the Center. As a full member you provide considerable support to the Center; at the same time you have balanced approach to study and practice of the Buddha's teaching. Full membership is open to those who have taken the Chan meditation introductory course. Full members are entitled to: - receive all notices sent to home addressFull membership contribution on a monthly basis is 150 HRK. Full membership for family is 200 HRK (50 HRK for each additional member). (50 kn za svakog narednog člana) Full membership for students, the retired and the unemployed - 130 HRK.
The Buddhist Center Journal - The journal is a periodical issued by the Buddhist Community Dharmaloka and the Buddhist Center in Zagreb. The biannual journal presents news and events at the Center, retreat reports, Dharma talks held at the Center, articles dealing with Buddhist themes, excerpts from Chan magazine etc. Special funds - A fund for the library and a fund for a future retreat center in the rural area are very important for the further development of our community. Both funds have a direct purpose to enhance our programs of sustained practice. If you wish to make a donation to a fund, you may contact the secretary.
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