Offering a Meal

There are three ways to offer a meal to monks and our teachers:
1) Food Donations

As in the time of the Buddha, the monastery doesn’t grow or buy food and therefore is completely dependent on daily alms and donations of food. Please call the Monks Residence prior to donating food items to inquire about which specific things are currently needed. Kitchen needs change frequently, and this is particularly the case with fresh food. We would encourage you to check the wish list.

2) Offering a Meal

At the monastery offering food to the monastic community provides an opportunity to visit and participate in the lifestyle of the monastery. A simple menu is fine, but do remember that it is the only meal for the day. You may feel awkward preparing food in someone else’s kitchen. If that is the case, it may be easier if you’ve prepared the main dish ahead of time. If you are interested in offering a meal, please call us to reserve your day.

3) Offering Goods and Supplies

The monastic code requires the sangha to be dependent upon the lay community for all their physical needs. Besides food, if you are planning to visit any of the centers and would like to bring either food offerings or useful supplies, you can check the current list of needed items by checking the wish list.