Support Dzogchen Beara

Generosity has been a fundamental principle of Buddhism since ancient times. Since Dzogchen Beara was founded as a trust dedicated to making the Buddhist teachings of meditation, compassion and wisdom available to the modern world, this spirit of generosity has continued into the 21st Century.

As a supporter of Dzogchen Beara you will help us to meet our objective to make the Tibetan Buddhist teachings of meditation and compassion available to as many people as possible, bringing healing and transformation to the world.

“Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.” His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Bank Account Details

Dzogchen Beara C/A
Allied Irish Bank, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland
BIC: AIBKIE2D
IBAN: IE57 AIBK936278 02992097

NB: Please be sure to include your name (so we can let you know when we receive your donation) and the fund which you wish to support (eg Temple, Spiritual Care Centre etc.) in the narrative with your transaction.

Tax Efficient Giving

Important note for Irish residents
We can claim a yearly tax rebate of 31% on personal donations of €250 and over, significantly increasing the value of your donation. It is very important that you include your name and a reference if you make a bank transfer or set-up a standing order and let us know (finance@dzogchenbeara.org) when you set it up, so we can claim the rebate. Please don’t forget!

UK Donors
Gift Aid lets Dzogchen Beara claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate. Please contact us at fundraising@dzogchenbeara.org for details on how to make a tax efficient sterling donation.

Other Countries
Please contact us on fundraising@dzogchenbeara.org for tax information regarding your country.

Dzogchen Beara is a registered charity: CHY9368.

More ways of supporting Dzogchen Beara

Through donating to become a Friend of Dzogchen Beara you will contribute to three key areas of our activities. 50% of your donation will go to a Development Fund, supporting maintenance and improvements to our facilities. 25% will go to the Spiritual Care Centre Bursary Fund, offering financial assistance for those on low incomes to benefit from spiritual care breaks at the Spiritual Care Centre. 25% will go to our Free Spirit Programme which offers opportunities for people on low incomes to come to Dzogchen Beara. To set up a standing order please download the form here.

What will our legacy be?

Perhaps the greatest legacy you can leave to the world is the gift of wisdom.

Making a will is one of the most practical ways we can prepare for our death. It is also one of the most significant and lasting ways we can express our love and care for those things that matter most to us in our life—our families, friends and loved ones, and our ideals and values.

You may find the information below helpful. If you have questions, enquiries are welcome, confidential and without commitment.

Please contact Malcolm MacClancy, Dzogchen Beara Centre Director at:
T: +353 (0)86 3897465 or by email

Including Dzogchen Beara Trust in your will is giving the gift of wisdom and compassion to future generations. Legacy donations are becoming an increasingly important source of income, ensuring the sustainable development of Dzogchen Beara and all we offer.

It’s a wise move! Legacies to charity are exempt from tax, so by leaving a gift to Dzogchen Beara, you can substantially reduce the amount of tax payable on your estate.

There are three kinds of legacy:

  • RESIDUARY – A residuary legacy is the gift of the residue of your estate, or a share of the residue, after other bequests to your family and friends have been made and all debts, taxes and expenses have been paid.
  • PECUNIARY – A pecuniary legacy is a specified sum of money, determined when the will (or codicil) is written.
  • SPECIFIC – When a particular item of value is bequeathed, this is a specific legacy. This can include stocks and shares, proceeds of a life assurance policy, property, furniture or jewellery.

AMENDING YOUR WILL – If you already have a will, you can ask your solicitor to make an addition (codicil) to include a gift to Dzogchen Beara. Your solicitor may find the following wording helpful:

1) RESIDUARY REQUEST (For a gift of the residue of an estate): “I give to Dzogchen Beara Trust of Garranes, Allihies, West Cork/Ireland (registered charity number CHY 9368) all [or a fraction] of the residue of my estate for its general charitable purposes, and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said Trust shall be a full and sufficient discharge of the same”.

2) FIXED SUM BEQUEST (For a gift of a fixed sum or specific item): “I give the sum of € …………………or I bequeath (the item specified) ……………………Dzogchen Beara Trust of Garranes, Allihies, West Cork/Ireland (registered charity number CHY 9368) and I direct that the treasurer or other proper officer for the time being of the said Trust shall be proper and sufficient discharge for the same”.

YOUR PLEDGE: You may wish to inform us of your planned bequest. This will be of tremendous help in planning our future development, and will enable us to acknowledge and dedicate your gift in the most appropriate way.

As an expression of our deep appreciation and a symbol of the long-term vision of your bequest a tree will be planted on the sacred grounds of Dzogchen Beara to dedicate your gift.

The Buddha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi Tree in India over two thousand five hundred years ago. Since that time the tree has come to symbolize not only Buddha’s supreme spiritual realisation, but also his granting of refuge and protection from suffering. It is in this spirit that we will plant the tree at Dzogchen Beara in your name.

THANK YOU

Have you upgraded your computer recently? Are you wondering what to do with old equipment that no longer meets your needs? Rather than throwing your old computer away or leaving it in a cupboard, why not donate it to Dzogchen Beara?

Equipment we accept

  • Laptops, Desktops, Tablets (in working order, less than 6 years old)
  • LCD Monitors / lcd tvs
  • Keyboards and Mice
  • Cell Phones, PDAs, and other Mobile Devices
  • Networking Equipment and Servers
  • Printers and Scanners
  • Telephones
  • Peripheral cards, cables, media,
  • All other computer-related hardware, parts, and supporting material.
  • Stereo Equipment (CD players, Amplifier)

Equipment we do not accept

  • CRT Monitors
  • Photocopiers and Fax Machines
  • VCRs, DVD players, Tape players

If you are interested in donating an equipment, please contact us at:
T: +353 (0)27 73 377 or by email

Collection of your equipment can be arranged.