Hello! Thanks for clicking on this page. Your support is much appreciated. I follow the tradition of not charging a set amount for what I offer as a meditation teacher and mentor. The training and practice opportunities I’ve received have been on a Dāna (generosity) basis, so it is a joy and privilege to continue this tradition for the benefit of others.

If you would like to offer support, please donate via this Ko-Fi link.

If Ko-Fi doesn’t work for you please contact me and I’ll send other options.

All contributions are greatly appreciated.

About generosity:

The word ‘dāna’ is from Pali (the language in which early Buddhist teachings were written down) and can be translated as the practice of cultivating generosity, giving, or sharing. It is a foundation for ethics, mindfulness and freedom.

This kind of generosity connects us to the multitudes who have walked the paths of wisdom and compassion before us, as well as those who will come after us. Our practice has been made possible by countless others, and in turn we can support the continuation of these teachings, for the benefit of those we’ll never meet.

Dāna is also a radical challenge to the market economy, to habitual relationships to money, to thoughts such as ‘What’s the least I can pay for what I want?’ or ‘Can I value something that has no price tag?’ It aligns with the philosophy and practice of the gift economy, and ensures that these teachings are accessible to everyone, including those with limited or no means.

Heartfelt gratitude to the teachers, fellow students, practitioners, communities, family and friends who have supported and accompanied me. In particular my partner Fiona, whose generosity, steady companionship, humour and love makes so much possible.

Heartfelt thanks also to the Hemera Foundation and the Tara Project Teachers’ Support Fund.

With love,

River