Memberships and Supporting the Community

The mission of the Florida Buddhist Community and Mindfulness Meditation International is:

• To create a place where all are welcome,
• To never turn away a person from teaching or meditation due to lack of financial resources,
• To develop, build and maintain a community for meditation instruction, retreat, teaching, study, personal growth, spiritual advancement,
• To provide a financial endowment to support the ongoing operations of Sarasota Buddhist Community.

MEMBERSHIPS

To support this mission, your own practice and spiritual growth and the entire community, please consider becoming a member and enjoy the following benefits:

• unlimited access to weekly classes,
• unlimited access to audio and video downloads,
• counseling (relationship, drug and alcohol, bereavement, end-of-life) services,
• meditation assistance,
• library resources,
• and children's programs.

To be a member, a standing method of payment (credit card is preferred) The minimum monthly amount covering all of the above is $80 per member. Many members are able to give more and this is greatly appreciated. Member fees will pay for the expenses of our class rentals, travel, and teacher/staff salaries. To join as a member, please contact info@meditationsarasota.com.

Work Study Members

For anyone who cannot afford to become a member at $80 a month, a work study program is available. This program entails a small, yet regular financial contribution plus documented hours of service to the community at $10 hour. 100% work study will be given in only the most extraordinary cases. Simply put, we must all find a way to give to the community that, in turn, gives so much to so many. To arrange for work study, please contact info@meditationsarasota.com.

Non-Members (drop-ins, new students, etc.)

Some people wish to attend classes, develop their practice and then later become full members.

For individuals not immediately wishing to become a member, the standard suggested donation requests of $15 per class will apply. These individuals who are long-term attendees will be gently encouraged to active member participation in the community.

At no time, under no circumstances, will any earnest practicioner be denied the opportunity to receive teachings due to finances.

Thanks for your generosity and may all benefit