How to Support or Donate to Santavana Forest Hermitage

You can support Santavana Forest Hermitage (santavana.org) in three main ways: making a 随喜赞助 (donation), purchasing 流通物品 (流通 items) such as the limited-edition coffee cups, or participating in and helping with its activities. The site lists a donation entry ("隨喜贊助 Donation") and a purchase entry ("訂購 Purchase") for the coffee cups, with distribution at two locations: 寂靜禪林 (Tuaran) and the Education Centre (Alamesra, Kota Kinabalu).

Donations (隨喜贊助)

The homepage includes a 隨喜贊助 Donation link, which is the main giving entry point on the site. The site does not publish specific donation amounts, payment platforms, or whether online payment is available, so those details are not confirmed by the available information.

One related practice mentioned on the site is that some activities are free and open to 隨喜護持道場 (supporting the monastery as one wishes). For example, the September Chinese medicine free clinic was described as "全程免費，並開放大眾隨喜護持道場" — free of charge, with the public invited to support the monastery as they wish.

流通 Items: Limited-Edition Coffee Cups

The site promotes three limited-edition coffee cups, described as adding "一份寧靜與微笑" (a bit of calm and a smile) to daily life.

Distribution locations (流通地點):

• 寂靜禪林 (Tuaran) — Saturdays and Sundays, 10a.m.–4p.m.
• 教育中心 (Alamesra, Kota Kinabalu)

The site provides an 訂購 Purchase link for ordering. It does not state whether shipping is available or what payment methods are accepted.

Supporting Through Participation

Beyond money and purchases, the site shows several ways to engage with and support the hermitage's activities:

• Join courses and practice sessions — for example, the 佛法班 (Dharma classes), 止觀共修 (calm-abiding and insight group practice), 瑜珈班 (yoga class), and 禪七 (seven-day meditation retreats). Some require registration (歡迎報名).
• Attend public events — such as the 中醫義診 (Chinese medicine free clinic), 佛法講座 (Dharma talks), and 歲末雅集 (year-end gathering).
• Volunteer or help with events — the site reports on activities like the free clinic and workshops, which rely on organizers and helpers, though it does not list a dedicated volunteer sign-up page.
• Visit the 寂靜書軒 (bookshop) — open Saturdays 10a.m.–4p.m., 歡迎參訪 (visitors welcome).

What the Site Does Not Specify

The available information does not confirm:

• Specific donation amounts or suggested tiers
• Online payment methods or platforms
• Whether the coffee cups can be shipped
• A formal volunteer application process

For these details, use the 隨喜贊助 Donation and 訂購 Purchase links on santavana.org, or contact the hermitage directly through the site.