DO NOT POST MESSAGES RELATED TO FUNDRAISING IN GROUP CHATS
Question: There are some Buddhist friends who are not from the dharma-propagation group but are very eager to support the dharma-propagation drive. Unfortunately, in the absence of a local practice centre, the dharma-propagation group is unable to accept any donations whatsoever, even though such funds will go very far in supporting future dharma-propagation activities.
May I ask, Master, if the dharma-propagation group has plans for a large-scale dharma-propagation campaign in the future, is it alright to disseminate to the members of the group chat the planned details and projected costs, so that those who wish to donate may directly pay or send a cheque to the relevant merchants? Is it appropriate to broadcast the dharma-propagation costs to the group chat members? Are we only allowed to share such details within the dharma-propagation group? Please enlighten us.
Answer: Such an announcement should never be broadcast to all group members. Once a person gets involved with money, he has deviated from the right path. This is a no-no. If everyone is doing so, this is counter to the dharma and path of rightness.
Question: Thank you, Master.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk, Los Angeles, USA, 6 October 2018
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