Dāna is a Pali term meaning "generosity" or "giving". In Buddhism, it also refers to the practice of cultivating generosity. Ultimately, the practice culminates in the Perfection of Giving (dana-paramita) characterized by unattached and unconditional generosity, giving and letting go.

Dāna is a Buddhist tradition that supports monastics.
Support is required at Sanghamittārāma with:

Offering food to the bhikkhunis

• To offer food, please contact Kanthi on 9579 6056.

Ārāmika – a residential monastery supporter

• If you would like to know more about this form of support please contact Sanghamittārāma or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Financial support

• If you would like to donate please send a cheque payable to BSV- Sanghamittarama and send it to Sanghamittarma, 40 Chesterville Drive, East Bentleigh, Victoria, 3165.  If you have any questions please contact the treasurer Alice Chin on 0402 321 983.

Other support

• Support is required with garden maintenance especially mowing the lawn.
• Other forms of support needed include house keeping, driving, computer and library maintenance, house maintenance and assistance with fund raising activities.
• If you would like to provide any form of support please contact Sanghamittārāma or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Working bees

• Working bees help with the upkeep of Sanghamittārāma.