Support for Mountain Gate
The operation of Mountain Gate, including support for Mitra Bishop Roshi, relies on the generosity of everyone interested in keeping this unique meditation center functioning. Mitra Roshi, now in her 80’s, will continue sharing her deep wisdom and insights through monthly sesshin (traditional meditation retreats), zazenkai (day retreats), the publication of Book 3 of Deepening Zen; The Precepts & Awakening with senior student Jarod McHugh and continue to offer ongoing guidance to students, including through residential training.
Donations are also essential for Mountain Gate's monthly operation expenses including insurance, utility bills, food for residents and sesshin participants, transportation for food we cannot grow ourselves, building maintenance and repairs. To cover these expenses and enable Mountain Gate to continue to offer opportunities for ongoing deep training, please consider the following donation levels for 2025. This year extra donations are needed to support a recently approved decision by our Board of Directors to provide a $2,000 monthly stipend to Mitra Roshi, which will assist with basic necessities, healthcare and medical needs. Our estimation of 2025 expenses are $12,000/month. Your donations really make a difference!