October 2024
Dear Sangha,
Thich Nhat Hanh said, “The next Buddha may take the form of a community, a community practicing understanding and lovingkindness, a community practicing mindful living.” In other words, a Sangha. Together, we are Sangha, a Buddhist collective co-creating Mountain Stream and its physical heart, the Nevada City Insight Center.
All of us at Mountain Stream are grateful for generous donors like you who made it possible for us to achieve major milestones. During this first, transitional year with our new resident Guiding Teacher, Adam Stonebraker, Mountain Stream has blossomed with expanded programs (both virtual & in-person), offered more community service, and witnessed increased Sangha participation. Individual donors make up the vast majority of our funding, and it is only with your financial support that we can continue our critical work. Our year-end goal is to raise $75,000.
We are inspired that our Sangha and broader community are responding to the vision we co-created and are participating with us to meet our need for sustainability. Growing attendance, both at the Center and virtually, attests to the value of our programs. Feedback confirms Sangha appreciation for our community engagements, such as the monthly meals we cook and serve at Hospitality House and our Recovery Dharma program, Room to Breathe. We are seeing more requests for end-of-life programs as well.
While we have made progress and continue to generate significant personal and social impact, we are not yet financially self-sustaining. Please support Mountain Stream today with your generous gift so that we may continue to be what those we serve have described as “an oasis of love, caring and kindness.”
We are grateful for your deep attention, your generosity, and your commitment to the Dharma.
With Gratitude and Appreciation,
Marcia Craighead & Alison Sweetser
P.S. A gift of any size supports Mountain Stream, our temple, teachings, and mission. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for Ways to Give.
Marcia Craighead, Philanthropy Director, Alison Sweetser, Board President
Adam Stonebraker, Resident Guiding Teacher, John Travis, Founding Teacher
Board of Directors: Priscilla Barton, Sharon Lane, and Robert Trent
Ways to Give:
Credit Card
Mail a check to Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959