Through the miracle of our collective effort, the Mountain Rain Zen community continues to flourish. In this spirit, we invite you to donate to our annual fundraiser. Your tax-deductible financial contribution, no matter how big or small, will allow MRZC to thrive and be of benefit to all beings.

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In 2025, 156 people said yes to membership with MRZC as a concrete commitment to their practice. 50-60 people attend our regular Sunday sits across both sites with folks joining through the cloud zendo. Bright Stream temple + garden, and the Wall Street zendo continue to be well used and cared for.

There are many communities within our sangha such as the DEIA committee, the Engaged Buddhist Practice Group, and Collective Liberation, making diverse and important offerings

There are costs associated with running these spaces and events, and the income generated from retreat and workshop fees only covers a fraction what is needed. Donations are essential to maintaining Mountain Rain’s work and practice.

WAYS TO GIVE

“The amazing thing about monthly giving is that I don’t miss the monthly amount the way I might with a single gift. $5/month = $60 a year. $10/month = $120 a year. Set up is super easy and it makes a big impact for MRZC the more people do it.”

— Michele Davidson

MRZC is registered non-profit society with charitable status - tax receipts are provided for donations made through CanadaHelps.

You can make a donation the following ways:

A one-time tax-deductible donation. Fill in the form HERE
A monthly tax-deductible contribution: Having a reliable source of income every month allows us to budget for our many offerings, so please consider making monthly contributions, or increasing your monthly contribution amount. Even small monthly amounts add up over the course of the year! It’s easy to set up - select “Donate Monthly” on our donation page. For monthly contribution increases, please log into your account at CanadaHelps.
The Endowment Fund

The Endowment Fund has taken root, providing an easy way for people to include Mountain Rain in their wills and estate planning with tremendous tax advantages. It is currently valued at approximately $66,000.

For more information about this fund, please see HERE

As we enter these darkest days of the year, a time of quiet reflection after the intensity of practice period and rohatsu sesshin, we find so many things to be grateful for in our sangha life.

Our Zen community has reaped the benefits of the gifts of countless ancestors. Let’s keep the generosity flowing onwards!

For 2026, the sangha can look forward to the yearly cycle of sesshin, the genzo-e, retreats and regular practice, as well as visiting teachers and special events such as film nights and potlucks.