[Buddha-l] Dana

[curt]

I choose good causes that meet one or both of these criteria: (1) I have 
some direct personal connection to them - so that I know first hand that 
this is a good cause, (2) I feel that this particular cause might not be 
obvious to others - so I know that I am making a difference by my 
participation. My favorite charity is the extended Sangha that I belong 
to, including my teacher. But otherwise the groups that I support are 
(in no particular order):

(1) The Prometheus Trust
(2) The Institute for Anarchist Studies
(3) The Institute for Sex Research
(4) The Peyote Way Church of God
(5) The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
(6) The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
(7) The National Abortion Rights Action League

Leonard Peltier, by the way, has now spent over 30 years in prison - 
three years longer than Nelson Mandela did. And a belated "Happy 
Indigenous Peoples Day" to all.

- Curt

Mike Austin wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I make donations to other charities when there are major disasters, 
> but it would be better to make regular payments.  I have been 
> investigating various charity accounts and consider that too much goes 
> on advertising. This is a pet peeve of mine. A sizeable donation to a 
> major charity can result in loads of junk mail - even phone calls.
>
> What are your preferred charities - and why?
>