Support Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple

Thank you for considering a donation to Daiyuzenji. Your generosity helps us sustain our temple, support our community, preserve our Zen heritage, and provide a rare opportunity for monastic-style practice.

Why Donate?

Your donations make a significant impact, helping us maintain Zen Buddhism's rich traditions and practices. They also play a crucial role in sustaining the temple, covering the operational costs. Additionally, your support funds community programs, including retreats, sesshins, seminars, and outreach activities. Your contributions provide unique opportunities for monastic-style practice and deep Zen training in an urban setting, offering a rare and invaluable experience.

Ways to support:

  • Become a Supporting Member with a monthly donation of $60 or more.

  • One-Time Donation.

  • For non-members: We request a donation of $10 for any visit to our temple or our Zoom programming and $20 for instruction visits.

  • Sponsorship Opportunities: Businesses can support our events and activities and sponsor groups or employees.

  • Corporate Giving - Ask your employer about matching donation options to double the impact of your contribution.

    Donate via PayPal (Venmo coming soon)
    Mail a check:
    Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple
    3717 N Ravenswood Ave. Ste #112
    Chicago, IL 60613

In-person: Drop off cash or checks in our donation box at the temple.

Daiyuzenji is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. You will receive a receipt for your contribution.

Special Services and Inquiries

For lectures, workshops, private group meditation, student visits, and temple services such as weddings, funerals, and blessings, please email us at daiyuzenji@gmail.com.

For more information, contact us at daiyuzenji@gmail.com.

Thank you for your generosity and support.