Donations

The Theravada Dhamma Society of America is a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt organization founded to support the efforts of Sitagu Vihara. As a non-profit organization we rely heavily upon the charitable donations of our members and other interested persons to achieve our goals. There are several categories of donations that contributors may decide to donate toward.

NOTE: We update the list of online donors every week. Therefore, if you would like to show a particular name or anonymous on the list, please email to after your donation. Thank you for your contributions.

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Funds Description Donate Online
Shwezigon Pagoda Fund The exact replica (scale reproduction) of Shwezigone Pagoda in Pagan, Myanmar will be built here at Sitagu Vihara. This will be the first pagoda built in all of the southern United States. The blue print and site plan have been in place and construction will begin in the very near future. Please do not miss out on the rare opportunity to contribute to this historic event and project.
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Shwezigon Pagoda Fund (Buddha Statue)

For each $500 dollar donation, a Buddha statue will be enshrined in the Shwezigon Pagoda along with the donor's name. Donors have an option to keep the statue on shrine at home until the pagoda is ready. This funding will be used towards the construction of the pagoda. Please do not miss this rare opportunity. Hurry! Limited quantity available. (Contact TDSA for more info)
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Yogi Restroom Fund Immediate funding required for Yogi Restroom Project. Approximate funding required $ 100,000.
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Cyclone Relief Fund

Your donation will go directly to Sitagu Sayadaw's fund in supporting and saving people in Myanmar who were affected by Cyclone Nargis. All donations will be greatly appreciated. We will include your name in "Cyclone Relief Donor List" on our website.
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Annual Maintenance Fund Annual Maintenance Fee, (or Membership Fee): is an optional donation that was instituted by Venerable Ashin Nyanissara several years ago. The annual maintenance fee is $120.00 per year and can be paid monthly, yearly or every six months according to your preference. We would like to thank those members who have been contributing to this fund.
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Dhamma Hall Fund The Dhamma Hall will house all members and visitors with ample room to carry out Dhamma functions, meditation sessions, Dhamma sermons and other social and fund raising activities.
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Septic Tank Fund
(Maintenance)

$50,000 worth Septic Tank Project was successfully completed on December 9, 2008. Thank you for your support. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
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Scholarship Fund Scholarship Fund is for all Burmese buddhist monks studying in India.
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General Fund General fund provides requisites for residing Samgha and Vihara as a whole.
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If you have any question about donations, please feel free to contact us at any time. Thank you for your contributions.

List of Daily Food Donors
List of Online Donors 2008/2009
Sidewalk (400' X 4') + Water Pump Building + Parlour Roof Donors List
List of Donors in 2008
List of Donors in 2007
Please notify us of any unintentional omission, mistakes or corrections by email. Thank you.