Donate
Your generosity is the only source of funding available to support the meditation centre and its programs. Please help us continue these services to you, your children and the community. You may donate in any of the following ways. All donations and sponsorships are income tax deductible. Official tax receipts will be provided.
E-Transfer Donations
You may donate by sending e-transfers to treasurer@abva.org
Please provide your full name, email address and a specific expense you would like to sponsor (if any) in the description of the e-transfer so that we can account and utilize your donation accordingly.
If your donation should be utilized towards almsgiving (dana) on a specific date, please include "Dana - <date>" in addition to your name and email in the description of the e-transfer, where <date> stands for your dana date. Unless you are in the regular dana roster, this date should be pre-reserved by contacting the Dana Coordinator, Pushpa Liyanage (780-430-6302).
Monthly Pre-authorized Debit (PAD) Donation Plan
This is the most effective way to provide your support in any amount that would fit into your budget. To enroll, please complete the PAD SIGN-UP Form and attach a void cheque or a pre-authorized payment information page obtained from your bank. Please email the completed form to treasurer@abva.org.
Update Your PAD Plan
If you are already making monthly pre-authorized donations and would like to update your monthly donation, please complete the PAD ADJUSTMENT Form and email it to treasurer@abva.org.
Donate with PayPal
To donate with PayPal, please use this direct PayPal Link and you will be redirected to the secure PayPal donation form. Thank you.
Become a Sponsor
You can sponsor special events. Your sponsorships will be carefully utilized to cover the costs of hall rentals, transportation of monks, honorariums, and other expenses of the event, as per your preference. Sponsorship opportunities are available for:
The Kathina ceremony
Vesak, Poson and/or New Year programs
Expenses related to needs and wellbeing of venerable monks
Monthly mortgage payment
Utility expenses
Meditation centre maintenance
To sponsor an event, please call us at 780-641-9795 or email us at president@abva.org.