Sat, June 20 | 4-7pm
at Old Trolley Barn Park
Spend the afternoon with the sangha community at our second biggest social event of the year.
This year’s summer fundraiser pairs the charm of a quintessential English garden party with the lively energy of a friendly, low-stakes badminton tournament. Participating in the tournament is a meaningful (and fun!) way to support our precious dharma center.
There will also be plenty of time to enjoy an authentic British afternoon tea experience, complete with traditional finger sandwiches, fresh scones, and a curated selection of fine teas. We will wrap up the afternoon with the raffle draw ($500 cash prize) and awards for the best team name, the most festive attire, and the highest fundraiser. Whether you join us to play or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes a difference. Don't forget your lawn chair! $35/pp. Kids are free.
Reduced rates are always available at the front desk and no one is ever turned away.
Help Us Reach Our Fundraising Goal
Every contribution makes a difference
Help us reach our $8,000 goal by attending the Garden Party and supporting our community's fundraising efforts through the different methods below.
How to enter the badminton tournament
Follow these four simple steps to get your team registered and ready to play:
1. Register for the Fundraiser: First, register for the Garden Party fundraiser.
2. Form Your Team: Partner with a friend, family member, or fellow sangha member to create your badminton team.
3. Sign-up for the Tournament: Once your team of two is set, come up with a team name and register for the tournament using the button below.
👉 Sign-up 👈
4. Gather Your Sponsors: Now for the fun part! Share the sponsorship link below with your friends, family, and coworkers so they can back your team. Or start a social media fundraising campaign (directions below). Remember, the team that raises the most financial support earns itself a spot in the opening match!
Participate in our raffle
$500 prize for one lucky winner. Raffle tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the front desk. One ticket for $5 or five for $20. The winner will be selected at the Garden Party on June 20. You do not need to be present to win.
Want to help us sell tickets? Email [email protected] or speak to a volunteer at the front desk.
Set up a fundraiser on Facebook
It takes less than five minutes to set up:
1. Log in to Facebook.
2. Search for Fundraisers in search bar.
3. Click Raise Money (computer) / Tap Create Fundraiser (mobile).
4. Select Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego.
5. Fill in the information, goal, etc.
6. Tap/click Create!
Set up a fundraiser on Instagram
It takes less than five minutes to set up:
1. From your Instagram app, tap Create.
2. Select Post.
3. Choose image*. Tap Next.
4. Scroll down and tap More Options.
5. Tap Add Fundraiser.
6. Select Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego.
7. Fill in the information, goal, etc.
8. Tap Share.
*Graphics to use (optional) can be downloaded HERE.
Make a donation
Give for more PEACE in the world...every contribution creates good karma and benefit. Thank you for your support!
About our organization
Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego is a non-profit organization that promotes world peace and works to improve the wellbeing of our local community by teaching residents to meditate and become more peaceful and kind-hearted. We rely on donations to keep our class fees as low as possible and accessible to everyone.
"Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible."
- Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Founder of Modern Kadampa Buddhism
Registration
$45 | Includes registration and a Good Karma t-shirt for one adult. T-shirts are available in adult unisex S-XL.
$30 | Includes registration for one adult with no t-shirt.
Plus, bring a friend for $20! Kids are always free.
This year's shirt design was inspired by the following quote from The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra sadhana:
With my mind like a fine horse heading for higher ground
Guided by the reins of the Dharma of the three higher trainings,
And urged onwards with the whip of strong effort,
Now I will swiftly travel the path to liberation.
Make a Donation
Can't attend but would still like to contribute? Consider making a one-time donation.
Location: East Shore Mission Bay Park
We will gather on the grass by the parking lot just south of Clairemont Drive and the Mission Bay Beach Club on East Mission Bay Drive.
The large marker in the image shows the parking lot. Right off that parking lot is a second marker showing where we will be setting up....right next to the lot under the trees. Here is a Google Map pin to the parking lot. There is additional parking on the street. Avoid the Mission Bay Beach Club parking lot as it has only timed parking.
