Dana (Donations)

Dana is a Pali term meaning “generosity” or “giving”. At the end of each retreat, people are given the opportunity to offer a donation to the teacher(s).

The retreat teachings and retreat mentoring sessions are offered in accordance with the Buddhist tradition of Dana (the practice and cultivation of generosity). Vince follows the ancient Buddhist tradition of not charging for the teachings he shares. The organisations that host his retreats and workshops sometimes cover part or all of his travel expenses but that is all.

According to Buddha, Dana is one of the central pillars upon which spiritual life is built. Buddha invented a system of “open hands” whereby he who shares the Buddhist teachings is dependent on the one who receives these teachings.

Both parties

  • This action opens the heart of the one who offers and makes her/him think about the value of things.
  • Nobody should cross his/her financial limits.
  • The receiver learns not to have any expectations and to simply accept what is given.

If you would like to support Vince, you can do so at the end of each retreat.

Vince gratefully accepts Dana donations, which enable him to continue his ongoing studies and teaching; and help support his other work with people in recovery. You can offer a donation at any time – before or after an event – using any of the methods below.

Bank Transfer Payment


If you wish to donate by Bank transfer please use the following details:


For donations in € Euros:

Bank: Wise
Account Name:  Hungry Ghost Retreats
Reference:  Teacher Dana (Optional Your name)
SWIFT/BIC: TRWIBEB1XXX
IBAN: BE34967286337090


For donations in GBP £ Sterling:

Bank:  Wise
Account Name:  Hungry Ghost Retreats
Sort Code: 23-14-70
Account Number: 63668102
Reference:  Teacher Dana (Optional Your name)
SWIFT/BIC: TRWIGB2L
IBAN: GB91TRWI23147063668102

 

Donations in US $ Dollars from a bank in USA:

Account holder: Hungry Ghost Retreats 
ACH and Wire routing number: 026073150 
Account number: 8311584134 
Account type: Checking 
Wise Bank address: 30 W. 26th Street, Sixth Floor New York NY 10010 United States

Donations in US $ Dollars from a bank outside of USA:

Account holder: Hungry Ghost Retreats 
Routing number: 026073150 
SWIFT/BIC: CMFGUS33 
Account number: 8311584134 
Wise Bank address: 30 W. 26th Street, Sixth Floor New York NY 10010 United States

 
Donations by PayPal or Credit Card

IMPORTANT !!! Please ensure that donations are payable to retreats@hungryghostretreats.org Thank you.



for donations other than €uros please visit our PayPal payments page at www.paypal.me/nalagiri
Donations by Cheque Payment
Please make British Stirling cheques or €uro cheques payable to:

Vincent Cullen

Write your name and telephone number on the back of the cheque, then post to:

Vincent Cullen
Nalagiri House
CARRIGAHORIG
Nenagh
County Tipperary
Ireland E45 R202

Please enclose a stamped and addressed envelope if you require a receipt.