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Dana: Generosity as Practice
In Buddhist tradition, dana (generosity) is the first of the paramitas—the perfections that lead to awakening. It's not about transaction or obligation, but about the practice of giving freely, receiving gratefully, and recognizing our interdependence.
All content on Situated Laboratories is freely available. There are no paywalls, no memberships, no required donations. If the practices, essays, or study guides here have been helpful, and if you're able, your generosity helps sustain this work.
Your support goes directly to maintaining the site, creating new content, and keeping everything accessible to anyone who needs it, regardless of their ability to give.
How to Support
You can support this work through Venmo:
@Richard-Donohue
Scan the QR code with your Venmo app, or search for @Richard-Donohue in the app.
Contact
For questions, feedback, or to share how these practices have been helpful, you can reach out through Venmo or find me on the trails around Durango, Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to donate to access content?
No. Everything on this site is freely available. Dana is entirely optional and based on your capacity and desire to support the work.
What does my donation support?
Your generosity helps cover hosting costs, domain registration, and the time it takes to create new content—essays, practices, and study guides. It also helps keep everything accessible to anyone who needs it.
Is this tax-deductible?
No, this is not a registered nonprofit. Your support is a personal gift, not a tax-deductible donation.
Can I request specific content or practices?
Absolutely. If there's a practice, topic, or question you'd like to see addressed, feel free to reach out. This is a collaborative laboratory.
Crisis Resources
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U.S.: Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.