Who can donate
Vipassana Research Institute (VRI), a non-profit-making body was established in 1985 with the principal aim of conducting scientific research into the sources and applications of the Vipassana Meditation Technique. It is also the custodian of all the teachings given by the Principal Teacher of Vipassana, Mr. S. N. Goenka, who has been instrumental in the spread of Vipassana in modern times. The financing for running VRI comes mainly from donations.
Donations are accepted from Vipassana meditators as well as non-meditators.
Donations to VRI are eligible for 100% tax deduction benefits to Indian citizens under Section 35 (1)(iii) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
How to donate to Vipassana Research Institute
1.Donate online
Please visit https://www.vridhamma.org/donate-online to make a donation online using Net banking or your credit/debit card
2.Donation through Cheque/Draft
Donation Cheque/Draft favoring “Vipassana Research Institute” payable at Mumbai can be sent to the following address:
Vipassana Research Institute
Green House, 2nd Floor,
Green Street, Fort,
Mumbai - 400 023
India
Tel: +91 22 50427500
Ext.: 510/ 512
3. Donations through Core Banking (within India)
Donations to “Vipassana Research Institute” can now be remitted from anywhere in India through any branch of the Bank of India under core banking system.
Vipassana Research Institute
Axis Bank Ltd
Malad (W) Branch,
Mumbai - 400 064
Account No. 911010004132846
MICR No. 400211011
IFSC Code: UTIB0000062
4. Donations from Outside India can be remitted through SWIFT transfer to State Bank Of India
SWIFT Transfer details are as follows:
Name of the Bank : State Bank Of India
MS Marg, Horniman Circle, Fort,
Mumbai - 400 023
Account No. 10996711290
IFSC Code. SBIN0000300
MICR No. 400002010
Swift Code: SBININBB110
Copy of communication pertaining to donation may please be enclosed to donation@vridhamma.org
For donation made through option 3 & 4, please inform
Derick Pegado
c/o Global Vipassana Pagoda
Gorai Village, Boriwali (W)
Mumbai - 400 091
Tel: +91 22 50427500
Ext.: 510/ 512
Email: accounts@globalpagoda.org
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.
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