Donating to the Vipassana Trusts at Dhammagiri, Igatpuri
The Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust runs the Vipassana International Academy at Dhammagiri, Igatpuri. This trust accepts donations from only those who have completed at least one 10-Day Vipassana course.
The Vipassana Research Institute was established in 1985 for the purpose of conducting research into the sources and applications of the Vipassana Meditation Technique. It does accept donations from non meditators too. Donations made to VRI have 125% exemption from Income Tax in India.Click here to download the IT Exemption certificate.
You can now donate directly to these trusts by sending a cheque/draft or using online banking systems
1. Donation through Cheque/Draft
Please send your cheque or draft in the name of the trust you wish to donate too as below
Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust
Vipassana Research Institute
Please send the cheque to the following address. You should also send your name and complete address along with the cheque.
Vipassana Research Institute
Igatpuri, 422 403 District Nashik,
Maharashtra, India
2. Donations through Core Banking and SWIFT Transfer
Donations to Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust (VIA, Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri) and VRI can now be remitted from anywhere in India through any branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) under core banking system.
Account numbers of State Bank of India, Igatpuri branch:
1 Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust: 11542160342
2 VRI: 11542165646. (Igatpuri Branch Code: 0386)
Donations from outside India can be remitted through SWIFT transfer to State Bank of India, Igatpuri Branch, Maharashtra, India. SWIFT Transfer details are as follows:
1. Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial trust: SBININ BB 528 Branch code 01247 beneficiary Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial Trust Account No. 11542160342, Igatpuri branch code: 0386
2. Vipassana Research Institute (VRI): SBININ BB 528 Branch code 01247 beneficiary Vipassana Research Institute Account No. 11542165646, Igatpuri branch code: 0386
NB Please inform Accounts Department, Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri 422 403, Email: info@giri.dhamma.org about your donation with all relevant details so that the receipt of your donation can be sent to you.
Donating for the Global Vipassana Pagoda Beautification Projects
Global Vipassana Pagoda is a monument in memory of Sayagyi U Ba Khin for whom all of us have feelings of great respect and gratitude. Therefore it is appropriate that this monument should be of world class and last for centuries.
The construction of the Global Vipassana Pagoda is now complete. It has taken over 11 years to build. Apart from the cost of land, about Rs. 800 million (US $16.8 million) have been spent in the construction of the Pagoda.
Many Vipassana meditators from India and around the world have personally contributed to it and gained boundless merits.
The Global Vipassana Pagoda is unique among the historical monuments of the world. It is therefore essential that the Pagoda awesome size should be matched by an elegant exterior and surroundings.
A major portion of beautification projects of the Pagoda are pending. Therefore, all connected with the worldwide Vipassana mission in their individual capacity as well as all Vipassana centres may avail themselves of the opportunity to earn merits by participating in the remaining beautification projects of the Pagoda.
Donations are also being accepted from non meditators too.
Important remaining projects are:
1. Beautification of the Global Vipassana Pagoda
Much work remains in putting up ornamental designs on the Pagoda, decorating the canopy, canopy pillars, and the verses (dohas) on the Pagoda walls. The Parikrama path will be laid with marble (to ease walking barefoot even on hot days). Estimated cost of completion of these projects is Rs. 12.5 million (US $260,000)
2. Landscaping around the Global Vipassana Pagoda
Landscaping the outer areas of the Pagoda, building parks and roads, laying water lines etc. will require about Rs. 25 million (US $ 530,000).
3. Painting the Global Vipassana Pagoda in Gold Colour
After the end of the monsoon season, the entire Pagoda will be painted in gold colour at an estimated cost of Rs. 7.5 million (US $ 160,000).
4. Construction of Small Pagoda on the South Side of the Global Vipassana Pagoda
This small Pagoda will be connected to the Dhamma Pattana Vipassana Centre with a cell complex spread over four stories. 108 cells have been planned. The construction of each cell in this air-conditioned Pagoda is estimated at Rs. 150,000 (US $3,200).
5. Construction of Guest Houses
Guest houses are essential to ensure the comfort of visitors to the Global Vipassana Pagoda. The cost of each twin-sharing room in these guest houses has been estimated at Rs. 600,000 (US $ 12,600).
How to donate to the Global Vipassana Pagoda
For more info on how you can contribute to this project, please visit this page
1.Donation through Cheque/Draft
Donation Cheque/Draft favoring “Global Vipassana Foundation” payable at Mumbai can be sent to the following address:
Kamlesh Vikamsey
Khimji Kunverji & Co.
Sir P. M. Road , Fort,
Mumbai 400 001.
India
Tel: +91 (022) 2266-2550
2. Donations through Core Banking (within India )
Donations to “Global Vipassana Foundation” can now be remitted from anywhere in India through any branch of the Bank of India under core banking system.
Global Vipassana Foundation
Bank of India
Stock Exchange Branch, Fort, Mumbai 400023.
S.B. Account No. 008610100011244
MICR No. 400013051
IFSC Code : BKID0000086
3. Donations from Outside India can be remitted through SWIFT transfer to Bank of India
SWIFT Transfer details are as follows:
Name of the Bank : BANK OF INDIA
S.B. A/c. No. : 008610100011250
Address : Stock Exchange Branch
Jejeebhoy Towers
Dalal Street, Fort
Mumbai 400 023.
The Bank has instructed us the following for remittance:
From USA – Union Bank of California International - NEW YORK has account code BOFCUS33NYK for transferring the funds to Bank of India to Mumbai (Bombay) Treasury Branch – US # Account No. 912002201121 and further transferring this sum to Bank of India – Stock Exchange Branch. Their Swift Code Number is BKIDINBBABLD. Further, Instruction may be given to transfer this sum to Global Vipassana Foundation S.B. Account No. 008610100011250.
Copy of communication may please be enclosed to kamlesh@kkc.in.
For donation made through option 2 & 3 Please Inform
Kamlesh Vikamsey
Global Vipassana Foundation
Khimji Kunverji & Co.
Suite 52, Bombay Mutual Bldg.,
Sir P. M. Road, Fort,
Mumbai 400 001.
India
Tel: +91 22 22662550
OR
Email to: Kamlesh@kkc.in
Please inform all relevant details such as Name, Address & No of Vipassana Courses done, so that the receipt of your donation can be sent to you.