Support Korinji
The premise of Zen is not mysterious: there is a basic human sanity and clarity which can be realized and embodied, and which holds hope for our future. The generous support of our donors expresses their commitment to this hope. Working together, we can send it out to the world.
Ways to Contribute to Korinji
Click below to explore different options for contributing to the Korinji Foundation:
The Korinji Foundation is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 public charity. Contributions, bequests, devises, transfers or gifts made to the Foundation are tax-deductible as specified by the Internal Revenue Service. If you would like to confirm that the Foundation is on the list of IRS federally tax-exempt organizations, please go to http://apps.irs.gov/app/pub78
WHO ARE THE FOUNDERS OF KORINJI?: THE KORINJI DONOR'S CIRCLE
Immediate Needs
We are currently working to construct the first building on our monastery land: the zendo, or meditation hall. Simultaneously in 2009, we will complete the layout and construction of a parking area, and the construction of trails through our land including the inset of steps into hillsides and the placement of a footbridge over one of the ravines.
Right now, we desperately need tools to for our work. If it can be used for simple construction, clearing land, landscaping or gardening, we probably need it! Here is a partial list:
- 1 Generator
- 1 Extension cords, 12-gauge
- Ladders: 2 A-frame and 1 extension (28'+)
- 2 Wheelbarrows
- Drills and drill bits/driver bits
- Sawzall and blades
- Circular saws
- Miter saw and blades
- Hand saws
- Clamps
- Levels: 1 x 96", 4 x 48", 4 x 9" torpedo level
- 4 Framing squares, large and small
- 1 Plumb bob
- 6 Tape measures
- Crowbars/prybars
- Screwdrivers, set
- Pliers
- 10 Hammers
- Box cutters/utility knives and blades
- Shovels
- Rakes
- Sledgehammers
- Axes, mauls
- Pruning saws, polesaws
Please contact us if you'd like to donate items. We'll of course send you a receipt for your tax-deductible donation.
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