Sangha Dana Reservation
π A Merit that Surpasses that of the Four Great Oceans
You now have a great opportunity to give dana in the name of the Sangha, which is incalculable and immeasurable. Therefore, the Buddha said that there is no way that gift given to an individual can be more fruitful than giving a gift to the SaαΉ gha.
To take up this rare opportunity to offer dana to the Maha Sangha at Colombo Dhamma Friends of Mahamevnawa Buddhist monastery Kotte, send an SMS or call to reserve a date for a dana offering. However, if you are unable to come in person, you can sponsor a dana for the Maha Sangha.
π Reserve a Date
Please wait a second or two for the calendar to load. Please select a day and meal. Then complete the form. Click Next to see the next month.
( Orange– Available Dates | Green – Already Booked | Red – Pending Approval, These dates are not available)
πFor the time being, only “Sponsored” dana is accepted on
– Poya days
– Saturdays (Lunch Dana)
– Day before Poya Day (Lunch Dana)
– Day after Poya Day (Breakfast & Lunch Dana)
π Nikini Full Moon Poya Day: August 19, 2024 (Monday)
π Binara Full Moon Poya Day: Sept 17, 2024 (Tuesday)
π Vap Full Moon Poya Day: Oct 17, 2024 (Thursday)
π Ill Full Moon Poya Day: Nov 15, 2024 (Friday)
β οΈ To give people who bring dana, try to avoid reserving sponsored dana on weekends if there is no any special reason.
π To Receive Updates
Please be aware that before accepting the WhatsApp group requests, we will review the registration document. So, kindly fill out the registration form as well. {Through this means of communication, all dana date announcements and upcoming date openings are published.}
π₯ Reserve Future Dana
π Location
π Important Information about Sangha Dana
π You can reserve a date and provide dana to the Maha Sangha using our online portal. π On the calendar, available dates are shown.
βοΈ Your request will be approved by our dana coordinator after you reserve your dana through our web portal. You’ll get an email with all the details after the approval.
π΅ If the dana is sponsored (mostly the people who lives in different countries), you will receive the bank information needed to sponsor the dana.
Please send the deposit slips to the WhatsApp: +94 77 741 4275 telling us the purpose of the donation. Please use “DANA DATE YOURNAME” in the description so that we can track the transaction easily. (eg: DANA Jan25L Saman or DANA Jan25B Saman) (B = Breakfast | L= Lunch)
| Account Name | Colombo Dhamma Friends Society Ltd |
| A/C No | 009160000373 |
| Bank | Sampath Bank |
| Branch | Pita Kotte |
| Bank Code | 7278 |
| Branch Code | 91 |
| Swift Code | BSAMLKLX |
| Type of Account | Current Account |
Please send your Punyanumodana (ΰΆ΄ΰ·ΰΆ«ΰ·βΰΆΊΰ·ΰΆ±ΰ·ΰΆΈΰ·ΰΆ―ΰΆ±ΰ·) to this number WhatsApp:Β WhatsApp (+94715962399)
Methods for Sponsorships
- π₯ Some devotees order food from restaurants/suppliers (But you have to be certain that the food will arrive before 6AM to the monastery {Breakfast Dana}, 10AM {Lunch dana}) Need to speak with the dana coordinator before placing an order
- π΅ Some devotees will donate money to purchase food items. (If you have a menu in mind, you can donate the amount required to purchase the items on that menu.)
β οΈ To give people who bring dana, try to avoid reserving sponsored dana on weekends if there is no any special reason.
The times are listed below if you are bringing the dana.
- β±οΈ Morning Sangha dana: Around 5:45 AM (You can prepare any menu that is suitable for morning dana)
- β±οΈ Lunch Sangha dana: Around 10AM
Please WhatsApp (+94715962399) if you need additional details, Please let us know your preference if it’s for a future day that hasn’t yet been opened; we’ll check to see if it’s available.
π When bringing dana, always park your car inside the monastery; if the gate is closed, seek assistance from Upasthayaka.
π₯ Give the dana to Upasthayaka when you bring dana, and they will prepare the Buddha Puja for you and call to make the puja offering.
π You can take a seat in the Dhamma Hall in the meantime.
π₯ To offer dana when Swaminwahanse arrives, they are going to call you.
π©βπ§βπ§ Try to bring a male devotee whenever possible; if all are female devotees, If there are any such instances, kindly let us know in advance.
π Don’t try to prepare many curries; just 3β4 is more than enough.
π¦ If you intend to give Pirikara. Please get in touch with Swaminwahanse directly; we can also assist.
π When returning home after dana, try to gather your bowls and boxes. Assistants will help on this.
π₯ 7 days Sangha Dana Requests
Itβs a very powerful and rare merit that you could get to do once in life.
Many lay disciples who offered Dana during Buddhaβs time attained Nibbana on the seventh day and even the 80 great disciples have done special merit for seven consecutive days with great wishes and were fulfilled.
By continuously giving and developing it as a habit, we will be able to easily see the fruits that dana offerings bear: just as Vishaka and the merchant Anathapindika continuously gave dana and were known by everyone in the Buddhaβs Dispensation, you too can gain great results from the offerings.
This chance is given for one devotee every month, to reserve a Seven Day Dana you may contact Monks on Whatsapp / +94 779 700 001 (SMS or Call) or Fill the below form
π Offering Pirikara
You can offer Pirikara or else you can support to the below items.
The monastery you now come to in Pita Kotte is located on a rented property.
Instead, you could:
1οΈβ£ Donate any amount to the account below and send the receipt to +94 77 741 4275.
2οΈβ£ Put in the donation box π³οΈ at the monastery when you come for the Dana offering
Monthly Expenses
π Property rental – Rs. 150,000
π΅ Salaries for 2 Upastayakas – Rs 70,000
π§ Water Bill – ~ Rs. 35,000
π‘ Electricity Bill – ~ Rs 60,000
π§ Maintenance & development
π Dhamma Propagation (including internet bill) – ~ Rs. 3,500
π¦ Bank details
Account Name: Colombo Dhamma Friends Society Ltd
A/C No: 009160000373
Bank: Sampath Bank
Branch: Pita Kotte
We hope you could support this special Dhamma propagation to the best of your abilities
π΅ What Your Donation Supports
What your donation mainly supports:
π₯ Sangha Dana
What your donation secondly supports:
π Dhamma Propagation (including internet bill)
ποΈ Online radio & live streaming
π Publicity
π° Property rental
π Space for programs
π Transportation for monks
π Medicine for monks
π· Building Maintenance & development
π Merit Sharing and Bank Slips (Sponsoring Dana)
If you have already communicated with the Dana Coordinator, please WhatsApp the merit sharing to her. (This is the preferred method)
Or Use the Sangha dana general number (+94715962399) to share your merit sharing
If not, please use the below form to deliver the merit sharing to our volunteers.
If you knew about the wonderful results of giving and sharing as the Buddha knew, you would neither eat without sharing with others nor would the stain of stinginess overcome your mind.