Shambhala Centre Membership

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     How to Join and Donate

The Halifax Shambhala Centre provides a welcoming place for people from all walks of life to learn meditation, participate in a wide variety of programs and classes, and gather for practice and community events. As a non-profit organization, the Centre is entirely supported by the generosity and commitment of its members and friends.

Membership in the Centre means being part of a diverse community of people who practise meditation as a path to contentment, joy, bravery and kindness in everyday life. Locally and globally, Shambhala is a community dedicated to creating enlightened society here on this earth – a possibility that begins with resting our minds and opening our hearts to the fundamental goodness and worthiness of humanity.

Becoming a member of the Centre is a way of expressing your personal appreciation for everything the Shambhala path offers to you and helping to make it available for others. This includes manifesting a culture of kindness and offering volunteer and financial support as your circumstances permit. All contributions that you make serve to keep our doors open and our programs flourishing and accessible.

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Membership

Membership in the Shambhala Centre involves a willingness to:

• Practice meditation
  Shambhala members engage regularly in meditation and contemplative practice and strive to integrate their practice into everyday life. Regular practice is the best way for all of us to support our Shambhala community, our world and ourselves.
  
  
• Participate as a volunteer
  Shambhala members offer volunteer service at the Centre according to their inspiration, talents and time. Volunteering puts our meditation into action and makes a vital contribution to Centre programs and events.
  
  
• Provide financial support
  Shambhala members contribute dues and donations to provide the Centre with a stable revenue base. The Centre relies on regular, recurring monthly dues to cover most of its operating costs. Giving is part of our practice of generosity.

Membership in the Centre is open to everyone, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or perceptual ability, income, or political, social or religious views and beliefs.

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Benefits of Membership

• The joy and merit of helping the tradition of meditation to flourish and benefit others
• Centre email notices about programs and special events
• Password access to Shambhala members-only resources
• Shambhala International news services and announcements
• Connection with qualified and experienced meditation instructors
• Access to the Centre’s library of books, videos and recordings
• Eligibility to participate in Centre governance
• Discounts at some local stores and businesses
• Charitable donation tax receipts
  

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Recommended Contributions

The Halifax Shambhala Centre welcomes members to contribute monthly dues in any amount of their choice. We offer the following recommendations as a general guide, based on 0.1% of annual income:

• Student / Low Income = $10 to $30 per month
  
  
• Average income = $40 to $90 per month
  
  
• Higher income = $100 and up per month

Monthly dues can be paid by automatic bank withdrawal, PayPal or credit card. (NB: Paying by credit card means that 3-5% of your donation goes to the credit card company.) Please note that you can increase or decrease your monthly contributions at any time if your financial circumstances change.  Annual or one-time donations are also greatly appreciated.

All financial contributions to the centre are tax deductible. Tax receipts are provided annually.

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How to Join and Donate

You can become a member and contribute dues or donations through the following simple means:

1. Contact the Membership Coordinator by calling 420-1118 X 110, or emailing membership@shambhala.org
   
   
2. Visit the Centre in person and fill out a membership form, OR
   
   
3. Download a membership form here and mail or bring your completed form to:
   
          Halifax Shambhala Centre
          1084 Tower Road
          Halifax, Nova Scotia
          B3H 2Y5
   
   
4. Contribute regular/recurring monthly membership dues by:
   
   • Providing a voided cheque or credit card number for automatic withdrawals in any amount of your choice, OR
   
   • Selecting one of the following amounts through PayPal.
   

   Option 1 : $10.00 CAD - monthly Option 2 : $20.00 CAD - monthly Option 3 : $30.00 CAD - monthly Option 4 : $40.00 CAD - monthly Option 5 : $50.00 CAD - monthly Option 6 : $60.00 CAD - monthly Option 7 : $70.00 CAD - monthly Option 8 : $80.00 CAD - monthly Option 9 : $90.00 CAD - monthly Option 10 : $100.00 CAD - monthly

   Member Name:

   

    

5. Contribute with a one-time donation:
   

If you have questions and/or wish to make a personal arrangement for dues and donations, please contact the Finance Officer, Bob Hastey, at (902) 420-1118 x 113 or bhastey@shambhala.org

Welcome!

Next, learn more about volunteering and activites at the centre and see what may be of interest.  Please contact the centre to learn more or offer to assist.

Welcome to the Halifax Shambhala Community!

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Halifax Shambhala Centre
1084 Tower Road, Halifax,  NS B3H 2Y5
Tel. 902 420-1118 x110    Email: