Wisely reflecting, I use the robe: only to ward off cold, to ward off heat, to ward off the touch off flies, mosquitoes, wind, burning and creeping things, only for the sake of modesty.

Wisely reflecting, I use almsfood not for fun, not for pleasure, not for fattening, not for beautification, only for the maintenance and nourishment of this body, for keeping it healthy, for helping with the Holy Life; thinking thus, I will allay hunger without overeating, so that I may continue to live blamelessly and at ease.

Wisely reflecting, I use the lodging only to ward off cold, to ward off heat, to ward off the touch of flies, mosquitoes, wind, burning and creeping things, only to remove the danger from weather, and for living in seclusion.

Wisely reflecting, I use supports for the sick and medicinal requisites: only to ward off painful feelings that have arisen, for the maximum freedom from disease.

Dana

Food Donations
As in the time of the Buddha, the monastery does not grow or buy food and therefore is completely dependent on daily alms and donations of food. Please call the monastery 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.

Meal Offering
The monastics eat one main meal a day in late morning and the monastic regulations require that they finish by midday. If you would like to make an offering for the meal, please call in advance if possible to coordinate with the kitchen manager and plan to arrive by 10:00 am (11:00am British Summer Time).

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. When offering the meal at the monastery, the kitchen manager can help explain the protocol for offering food to the monks. If you are interested in offering a meal please submit our donation form or contact the monastery.

Offering Goods and Supplies
The monastic code requires the sangha to be dependent upon the lay community for all their physical needs. Besides food, other goods and supplies are needed for the resident community and the running of the facilities. 


last updated... May 03 2008

We currently have enough of....

Food
All kinds of pasta and noodles, white rice, lentils, bottled water, malt vinegar, spices, muesli, Weetabix, breakfast cereals, coffee, white sugar, salt, jam and Horlicks

Household
Washing up liquid, toothpaste, toothbrushes, paracetamol, kitchen paper towels, all-purpose cloths and incense.

Office
Biros, pencils and envelopes

We need more of…

Food
Fresh fruit, vegetables and salad greens, brown rice, whole milk (UHT), soya milk, cheese, butter, margarine, strong (bread) flour or plain flour, porridge oats, quinoa, millet, tomato puree, vegetable stock, Marmite, soya sauce, vinegar (not malt), peanut butter, eggs, yoghurt, nuts/seeds, dried fruits, tahini, tofu, cooking oil, olive oil, sesame oil, tinned tomatoes, Coffee Mate, plain chocolate, fruit juice, honey, brown sugar, cocoa, herb teas, cinnamon.

Household
Dinner-size candles, matches, toilet paper, bathroom and kitchen cleaners, toilet cleaners, cream cleaner, window cleaner, baking paper, cling film, kitchen foil, large cutting boards, thermos flasks (0,5L), energy-saving light bulbs, pegs, clothes-hangers, dustpan & brush, dusters, bath and handwash soap, washing powder, fabric softener, washing machine descaler, shower gel, hand lotion, disposable razors, shaving gel, echinacea pills, tough washing-up gloves and sponges, Brasso, Brita water filter cartridges, water softener powder, limescale remover.

Office
Glue stick, Blu-Tack, Superglue, packaging tape (50mm x 66mm), vinyl case sealing tape, 9V battery, AA, AAA and C batteries (standard or rechargeable), clear tape (small roll), highlighters (yellow), treasury tags (23mm), permanent markers, whiteboard markers, whiteboard eraser, stamps 2nd+1st class, blank CDs, plastic or paper CD wallets.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND SUPPORT