Woodenfish Fundraiser 2018 - Continue the Cycle

Woodenfish Foundation is a nonprofit organization that gives life-changing educational experiences.  Your donation is funding:

•  Seattle Urban Monastery  (USA Woodenfish HUB)
•  Fund-a-Fish scholarships for HBMLP
•  Afterschool mindfulness clubs in underserved schools
•  Public school teacher meditation 

We believe when wisdom, compassion, and diligence are cultivated, the world becomes a better place to live.  We also know there innumerable barriers that can get in the way.  Together, we can make sure that regardless of financial ability, all people can pursue wisdom through our HBMLP and HUB programs.

Your gift will give someone the chance to practice.
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                      Seattle Urban Monastery 

October 2018 marks the launch of the first Humanistic Urban Buddhist (HUB) center - Seattle Urban Monastery.   Powered by Woodenfish and alumni, the Seattle Urban Monastery:

•  Is powered by a 3-6 month, supercharged residential training program for social entrepreneurs and leaders seeking to better themselves and the community
•  Directly supports local underserved schools and public school teachers
•  Facilitates meditation and educational programs for the greater community
•  Offers residents the support and means to develop their own programs and projects

This is a place where you can return to your practice.  You are invited to “step in” for a weekend silent retreat, a week-long hermitage, or apply for a 3-6 month residency.  Visiting Seattle? Consider this your accommodation and base as you explore, do business, or visit friends.  


                    Humanistic Buddhist Monastic Life Program
Each year, Woodenfish Foundation sponsors young leaders from across the globe to experience a way of living that is starkly different than their every day.  The Humanistic Buddhist Monastic Life Program lasts for 1 month, serves almost 100 students with full coverage scholarships, and is facilitated by Venerable Yifa and a team of volunteer staff.  Participants wake at dawn, study the history, tradition, and practices of Buddhism, and practice meditation.  Living alongside monks and nuns, students are immersed in a life of cultivation, peace, and diligent practice.  Each day is ritually ended with chanting and a slow, rhythmic drum beat fading into the silence of the night as students continue to cultivate their minds in an extraordinary way.  Each person learns something unique to themselves and when the program ends, students carry their new found wisdom back home, integrating back into everyday life with a new perspective.  Our Alumni are engaged in all career paths from famous Hollywood stars, public servants, lawyers, doctors, scholars, and more.

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                    Keeping The Practice Alive

Your contribution is giving someone a life-changing opportunity.  With 6 distinct levels of giving, which Dharma package is right for you?  

Each comes with unique Dharma treasures, and as you ascend the package realms you will receive all of the previous levels’ treasures.  Please include your address so we can send your treasures to the right place.


Blessing package
$108

Small pack of tea
HUB membership card (When you visit Seattle, you can enjoy Silent Retreats  accommodation at-cost, discounts on Woodenfish conferences and events, and a membership card granting access to ALL future HUB locations)


Dharma Whisperer Package
$250

All above perks
Rare Dharma Material (Recorded Music, Buddhist wisdom, and Monastery sounds by Yifa and Dharma masters)
Rare Sutra book (translated by Venerable Dr. Yifa and Peter Romaskiewicz)

Dharma Warrior Package
$500

All above perks
Cedar Wood Tea Box (with tea)



Bodhisattva Package
$1000

All above perks
Top Shelf Tea package


Vajra Package (Buddha’s Throne)
$2500

All above perks
Urban Retreat (3-day meditation retreat in Seattle, airport pickup, meals, and accommodation included)


Shining Buddha Package
$10,000

All above perks
Buddhism, Science, and Future Conference VIP package--
2 free tickets and all meals during the conference included