Benevolent acts of generosity (dāna) by supporters have played a vital role in protecting and propagating the Buddhist teachings. Anātha Piṇḍdika who established the famous Jetavana Monastery in the ancient city of Sāvatthi, where the Buddha spent most of his time, was declared by the Buddha as ‘the foremost among the benefactors’. Without such generous support from its benefactors, the promotion of Buddhist teachings would not have been possible.

Our Centre is happy to say that this hallowed tradition of Buddhist philanthropy is still with us today, in the modern city state of Hong Kong. Since our inception in 2002, we have benefited enormously by many acts of generosity by supporters in Hong Kong and overseas. Some of whom have made in support of our activities a substantial sum of donation and became Dānapati, the ‘Lords of Philanthropy’, of our Centre.

Following the Buddha’s example of designating generous donors as ‘great benefactors’, we would also like to honour our own Dānapati. The honour roll below commemorates the compassion of the Dānapati in grateful recognition of their beneficent acts of philanthropy.