Sangha Robes Fund

FDR-SG-GEN
RM68.00
Supports the monks of Shar Gaden
Safeguards the lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa
Done-for-you merit dedication
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Description

Support the Sangha of Gaden Monastery by offering one or more types of sangha robes. The tradition of wearing robes was passed down from the founder of Buddhism, Shakyamuni Buddha. The robes of a monk or nun (Sangha) are one of the holiest belongings of an ordained person. Wearing the robes represents the vows that an ordained person holds, and reflects their commitment to bring happiness and comfort, and to relieve the sufferings of others.

Thus, every day a monk or nun dons their robes and holds their vows is another day they create immeasurable merits for themselves and their sponsors. Through their virtue, they also become a source of inspiration for all who are seeking spiritual liberation.

* This is a donation/merit dedication service; no items will be shipped to you.
* Please read the “How Your Donation Helps” and “Service + Offering Guide” for additional information.
How Your Donation Helps
  • Generosity Set (1 piece)
    Short Zen (short shawl)
  • Ethics Set (1 piece)
    Long Zen (long shawl).
  • Patience Set (2 pieces)
    Donka (upper robe) and Shamtab (lower robe).
  • Perseverance Set (4 pieces)
    Donka (upper robe), Shamtab (lower robe), Ngullen (inner shirt) and Long Zen (long shawl).
  • Meditation Set (6 pieces)
    Donka (upper robe), Shamtab (lower robe), Ngullen (inner shirt), Long Zen (long shawl), Short Zen (short shawl) and Chogo (novice robe).
  • Wisdom Set (8 pieces)
    Donka (upper robe), Shamtab (lower robe), Ngullen (inner shirt), Long Zen (long shawl), Short Zen (short shawl), Chogo (novice robe), Namjar (bikshu’s robe) and Dingwa (monk seat).
Service + Offering Guide

Making a Donation

  1. Set a positive motivation before making a donation. The purer your intention, the greater the merit generated.
  2. Select your desired amount and type of sponsorship (where applicable).
  3. In the “Dedication” section: Provide the name of the person/entity the sponsorship is dedicated to. You can also include a specific wish or request. Our sangha/pastors/team will dedicate the merits according to your wishes.
  4. In the “Sponsor” section: Provide the name of the sponsor (benefactor). This is optional; sponsors can choose to remain anonymous.
  5. After making the donation, rejoice and dedicate the merits you have generated.
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If you are uncertain which project is best suited to your interests or needs, please contact us for assistance.

More Information

Sponsoring the Sangha

Sangha are the community of ordained monks, nuns and lay practitioners who have devoted their lives to sharing the Buddhist tradition and serving the Buddhist community. For over 2,500 years, they have kept Buddha’s teachings alive in an unbroken lineage that is moist with his blessings. It is due to their kindness that we are able to receive the pure Dharma today.

Making dana offerings to the Sangha — which includes food, robes and basic necessities — is a mainstay of Buddhist practice. Buddha himself started the tradition of sponsoring the Sangha, showing us how we can express our appreciation for their compassionate activities.

“The act of making offerings to the Sangha is a fantastic way for us to collect merits and a great way to practice generosity, as taught by the Lord Buddha himself.”
– Tsem Rinpoche

Supporting the Sangha creates the causes for Dharma to remain. When we make sincere offerings, we create immeasurable positive results for our secular and spiritual goals. It also helps us overcome attachment and develop altruism. Even more, due to the higher nature of the object of offering, the happiness and sense of fulfilment we gain is unmatched by other forms of altruistic giving.

Please join us in creating the causes for the growth of Dharma, and for the inspiration, happiness and peace that you will gain in your life.

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