Land of Joy has blossomed into a truly inspiring and supportive sanctuary, thanks to the incredible effort and heartfelt generosity of our amazing community. Just as the lush canopy of trees surrounds and shelters us, your support nurtures and sustains everything we do.

Caring for Land of Joy is a meaningful and significant undertaking; keeping our beautiful home thriving requires ongoing resources and maintenance. Since these expenses aren’t subsidised by outside organisations, we rely entirely on the kindness and contributions of our guests, retreatants, and community. With your continued generosity, we can ensure that Land of Joy remains a flourishing space for years to come.

“Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.”

Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Our Branches of Joy are the monthly donors who help our work flourish and grow. Through their steady commitment, this support helps us cultivate a sanctuary where wisdom and compassion can blossom. Becoming a branch of our community will help protect and nourish Land of Joy’s tranquil and supportive environment for everyone to enjoy for years to come:

  • Keep providing a supportive sanctuary for retreats, ensuring we can manage our annual operating costs with ease.

  • Sustain our generosity model, offering retreats to everyone, no matter their financial situation.

  • Care for our incredible volunteers, whose invaluable time, expertise, and passion make our retreat community thrive.

  • Plan confidently for the future, bringing exciting projects to life—like replacing old windows, building a prayer wheel, and transforming outbuildings into welcoming spaces for guests to stay.

  • Offerings to our Sangha with the motivation of bodhicitta results in limitless skies of merit.

Thanks to the generosity of the Branches of Joy, last year we were able to:

  • Offer twenty-two group retreats ranging in lengths from weekends to sixteen days attended by a total of approximately 220 people.
  • Welcome our first Minister of Religion, Phara Khenchen Rinpoche, who oversees and offers a series of daily, weekly and monthly practices for the centre and all sentient beings.
  • Provide retreat huts to sixty people completing personal retreat lasting between one and three months.
  • Welcome 25 volunteers who supported and took care of the centre.
  • Create a new accessible downstairs bedroom by installing an ensuite shower in a downstairs coachhouse room.
  • Install new windows in the gompa and dining room, and renovate the volunteer accommodation.
  • Continue taking care of our woodlands and other outdoor spaces including growing flowers and vegetables in the walled garden.

“Since we have been coming to Land Of Joy, we have felt calmer and more at peace. I noticed that after practising morning practice with you, we feel changed, and we became more peaceful and content. This has been life changing for us both. I could never begin to express my gratitude.  Land Of Joy is such a valuable asset to us. I can truly say it makes me feel joyful – I wish everyone involved in Land Of Joy the same joy. Thanks for everything you all do.”
Tom and Julie , Members of the Land of Joy community

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive”.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Our gift to you

As a heartfelt thank you for offering such precious support to the Land of Joy, we will include you in our special dedication ceremonies throughout the year. The positive merit created during our traditional pujas, seasonal celebrations, and community gatherings will be specially dedicated to your happiness, success, and good health. When you support Land of Joy, you become part of our extended spiritual family and are connected to our peaceful sanctuary, even from afar.

May the merit of your kindness and collective practice bring you abundant joy, remove obstacles from your path, and nurture your wellbeing in body, speech, and mind for years to come.

Other ways to give

There are many ways to contribute to the flourishing of Land of Joy which don’t require monthly giving.

For example: