Support the preservation of genuine Dhamma through transparent, intentional giving.
Your donation helps preserve and share early Buddhist teachings freely for the benefit of all. We offer several ways to give so you can choose what best fits your values and circumstances.
All giving options
Zeffy — details
Credit card · Debit card · US bank account (ACH) · One-time or monthly
Donate through Zeffy using credit card, debit card, or US bank account (ACH). Payments are processed securely using industry-standard infrastructure, including Stripe. Zeffy covers processing costs through optional donor tips, so we receive 100% of your donation.
Example:
$100 donation → $100 received
- One-time or monthly giving
- Fully online and easy to use
- No fees deducted from your donation
Zeffy includes an optional tip to support their platform. The suggested amount may be relatively high, but you can adjust it to any amount, including 0 before completing your donation.
Donation impact and tip guide
This calculator shows how much reaches our mission. If you use Zeffy, it can help you choose a smaller optional tip instead of accepting the default suggestion.
PayPal Giving Fund — details
PayPal account · Credit card · Debit card · One-time
Donate through PayPal Giving Fund using your PayPal account, credit card, or debit card. PayPal Giving Fund is a registered nonprofit that passes your donation to us in full. PayPal covers all processing fees, so we receive 100% of your donation.
Example:
$100 donation → $100 received
- One-time giving
- Familiar, trusted PayPal checkout
- No fees deducted from your donation
These are two different things, and the difference matters. A standard PayPal donate button — the kind many organizations add to their websites — routes money through a regular PayPal business account. PayPal charges the nonprofit processing fees on those transactions (typically around 1.99%–2.89% plus $0.49 per transaction, even with their discounted nonprofit rate), which are deducted before we receive the funds.
PayPal Giving Fund is a separate registered nonprofit that acts as an intermediary. When you donate through our PayPal Giving Fund page, PayPal covers the processing fees entirely, so we receive the full amount. The tradeoff is that PayPal Giving Fund batches and disburses donations on their own schedule, typically within 15–45 days, rather than immediately.
You will receive a tax receipt from PayPal Giving Fund, not directly from us. If you need a receipt from our organization specifically, please contact us after donating.
Bank bill pay or check — details
Direct bank transfer · Mailed check · One-time or recurring
Send a donation directly from your bank or by mail. We receive 100% of your donation, but this option requires manual setup.
Example:
$100 donation → $100 received
- Can be one-time or recurring through your bank
- No processing fees
- More manual than online giving
Payee Name
Early Buddhism Meditation Preservation Society
Mailing Address
PO Box 11654
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Memo
Please include your name and email so we can send a receipt.
Many banks also allow you to set up recurring monthly bill pay donations.