Support
Thank You
Thank you for your consideration and interest in ways to support the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temples and our communities. It is through generous support of all kinds that we are able to share the continuous bonds of connection between us—and through the ages—embraced by the Nembutsu path. Let us move forward steadily to fulfill our responsibility.
“May there be peace in the world, and may the Buddha’s teaching spread.” —Shinran Shonin
Colorado Gives Day - Easily the best day to give.
Join the wave of generosity.
Did you know that you can donate to Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple as part of Giving Tuesday (December 2) and Colorado Gives Day (December 9)? Did you know when you give as part of those campaigns, your donations may be eligible for matching or other gifts for the Temple?
- Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
- Early giving begins November 1.
- Colorado Gives Day is the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state and one of the most successful giving days in the nation.
- In 2024, more than $54 million was raised for Colorado Gives Day to support Colorado nonprofits.
- Colorado Gives Foundation, with presenting sponsor FirstBank, started Colorado Gives Day in 2010 to increase charitable giving to support Colorado nonprofits, raising over half a billion dollars to date.
Donate to Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple at: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Tri-State-Denver-Buddhist-Temple.
Why and How Should I Give?
Types of and Reasons for Giving
There are times and ways to provide monetary offerings to the Temple. We practice the concept of dana, or selfless giving, which may manifest in many forms: volunteering time, providing help, and giving monetarily. Listed below are some of the reasons and ways that people choose to give.
General Offerings
Donations may be offered at any time for any reason. All donations of any size are received with deep gratitude for the support of the mission of the Temple. Donations may be placed in offering boxes (saisenbako) in the hondo or in the lobby at the temple. They may also be mailed or submitted online.
Osaisen
This weekly offering, also known as "temple visit money" is a way for everyone to contribute to the temple. Amounts of any size enable everyone to be participants and contributors to the most immediate and apparent support costs. Adults and children alike may be seen offering Osaisen with gratitude, joy, and enthusiasm.
Membership
Membership is a way for individuals and households to pledge an annual donation to the Temple, and receive benefits including Board of Directors voting rights, discounts for Temple services and facilities, and access to special events. Membership donations make up close to a third of the temple's annual budget. More information is available on our Membership page: https://tsdbt.org/membership/
Gratitude and Reflection
In Memoriam Donations
Donations are often given in memory of a loved one. These may be given at the time of a specific funeral or memorial (hoji) service for an individual. They may also be given during a monthly Shotsuki Service during which all who have passed during that month are remembered.
Oseibo Donations
At year’s end, the sangha traditionally shows its gratitude and appreciation for the efforts of the Temple staff. This specific gift, known as Oseibo—the “year-end gift”—allows us to express our gratitude to those who have labored throughout the year to bring us the Buddha-dharma.
Nokotsudo Donations
The Nokotsudo is a special area for the storage of ashes of loved ones. Donations are offered in the name of an individual whose remains are/will be housed in the Nokotsudo.
Special Services
Jodo Shinshu and broader Buddhist traditions often include monetary offerings at special services (i.e., Hanamatsuri, Obon, Eitaikyo, etc.). Presented at the service itself or mailed in, the offering is traditionally wrapped in a sheet of clean white paper and then placed in a plain envelope with an identification of what the offering is for and who the donation is from is printed on the face of the envelope. These donations are separate from membership offerings, as they do not affect membership numbers; though the income is just as vital to operations.
Legacy Endowment
Please ask any member of the Board for details on any Campaigns and Legacy Endowments.
Volunteering
The Temple exists because of volunteers giving their time and energy to the facilities, programs, and events that share the dharma, support the sangha, and ensure the continuation of the Temple into the future. Volunteers are always needed in the Buddhist Dana Association (BDA), the Dharma School, and the Board of Directors and its committees. Our Get Involved page has more information about organizations associated with the Temple. If you see a need that you would like to help fulfill or would like to be added to our general volunteer list, please contact us (phone: 303-295-1844; email: ).
Merchant Rewards Charitable Support
KROGER (King Soopers / City Market)
Join a simple program to raise money for the Temple. This program is painless, does not require up-front costs or change the way you pay for your groceries. For every purchase (groceries and gasoline) that you make when you use your loyalty card, King Soopers will pay a portion back to our temple. All that is required is that you enroll in the program, and continue to use your King Soopers Loyalty card.
To enroll, visit King Soopers and login or create your new account.
My Account ☰ > Community Rewards > Enroll > “Find an Organization” > KM637 or Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple.
Wear Your TS/DBT T-Shirt
Gold and Purple T-Shirts Available in the Temple Bookstore
These shirts are a wonderful way to show your affiliation with the Temple, as well as our focus on Right View in trying to see one another “just as you are” ありのままで (a ri no ma ma de). The shirt features the names of all TS/DBT temples and sanghas on the back. The Jodo Shinshu wisteria emblem is a symbol of a humility: a flower that grows down toward the earth. It represents bowing with respect as we try to see and accept each other as we are.
Gold and purple shirts are available in limited Youth and Adult sizes for $15 + tax through the Temple Bookstore. Would you like a shirt shipped to you? Email .