After 10 years as a “virtual” center, our dream of a home came true in 2007. Our program is growing, and we are welcoming new students every week. Although we are affiliated with the FPMT organization, we are still locally-supported. The center does not receive any funding from the International Office. OCBC (or GGBC) exists entirely through the kindness of our teachers, and the generosity of our students.

Credit cards and PayPal are our most convenient donation options.

We depend greatly on members who have pledged monthly contributions. For more information, please see our Membership Program page.

The events at the center are offered on a donation basis. Our philosophy for donations is founded on the Generosity Model, ensuring that our programs are accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Your generous donations are crucial to the operation of our Dharma center.

To assist you in determining an appropriate donation amount to support our programs, we provide suggested donation levels on the program registration page. If you are not able to donate at this time, please email office@oceanofcompassion.org.

Whether you plan to attend in person or online, we recommend pre-registering in advance. This helps us with logistics and allows us to provide you with timely communication about the event.

To progress along the Dharma path requires tremendous purification and building merit (positive force). How to do this? One very impactful way to benefit yourself and others is to participate at a Dharma center and offer what you can and when you can.

Volunteers are at the heart of Ocean of Compassion; our center is entirely run by volunteers. We request that volunteers commit to a 6-month volunteering period if possible. Hours required vary depending on the roles, for example, 1–2 hours per week, 2–3 hours per month, or per event.

Please visit our Volunteering page regarding current volunteering needs. For interest or inquiry, please contact volunteer@oceanofcompassion.org.

If you are 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA to potentially reduce taxable income and meet your required minimum distribution (RMD) which begins at age 73.

A donor-advised fund gives you the flexibility to recommend grants anytime to the causes you care about.

Donating appreciated securities can be a tax-efficient way to give and increase the impact of your gift. Shares can be transferred directly to our brokerage account at Edward Jones. Please contact us for transfer instructions.

A charitable gift annuity allows you to make a gift while receiving fixed payments for life, with the remainder supporting the center’s mission.

OCBC is in the process of registering with Fidelity Charitable. Donors who hold accounts with Fidelity Investments may be able to recommend grants or make contributions directly to OCBC through Fidelity’s Charitable giving platform.

You may arrange a direct transfer from your bank account for one-time or recurring support. Please contact us to set this up.