1. POSBank Singapore:154-03357-2 (Saving Account) 2. PayLah/PayNow: 98411199 3. PayPal: [email protected] (kindly add an additional 10% for PayPal admin, cross-border transaction fees and overseas withdrawal charges)
*If you are based in Malaysia or other countries, please WhatsApp us to obtain other modes of payment.
Donating coffin to the dead is considered one of the greatest merits in Theravada Buddhism.
This family living in poverty could not afford to purchase a coffin for their deceased family member, and the deceased can only be placed in the Mortuary Body Refrigerator rented from the hospital.
帮助善心人士把捐款交給窮苦的家庭, 加上自己的一分餘力, 幫助他们已去世的家人買棺材, 辦喪事, 何樂而不為 Helping a kind devotee to pass his donation to a family living in poverty. I also added my share of contribution, to help them purchase a coffin and to hold a proper funeral for the decease family member. I was more than happy to do this.
Today I have helped a devotee to arrange for his donation to be passed directly to an underprivileged family in a rural area in Lampang, Thailand, to purchase a coffin for a 35 year-old man who has died in a tragic car accident.
The money will go into the purchase of a proper coffin, conducting a decent funeral and setting up a grave for the deceased. We would like to thank the kind and generous devotee for his great compassion in helping the less fortunate.
The monk has performed a ritual to honor both the donor and the deceased. This ritual aims to inform the deceased of the donor's generosity and to bestow blessings upon the donor for their kind act. Your compassionate contribution has not only restored the dignity of the deceased, but also provided peace of mind for the impoverished family. We cannot express enough gratitude for your kindness. The donation will also be used to provide a resting place and a proper funeral, bringing a sense of dignity and emotional comfort to the family of the deceased.
The act of donating a coffin serves as a way to provide a dignified final resting place for the deceased and to prevent them from becoming homeless or distressed spirits, according to Taoist beliefs. In many parts of Asia, people who cannot afford proper burials for their loved ones turn to temples for help. Over time, the act of donating coffins to assist the less fortunate has become a norm and a means for Buddhists to accumulate merit and good karma, bringing them good luck and mitigating negative karma. For Buddhists, the pursuit of merit involves cultivating a wise sense of self, which can be achieved through giving, virtue, and meditation, among other things. Generosity, when practiced with the proper motivation, can lead to the highest level of happiness. As one pursues merit, they learn to let go of unwise ways of thinking and overcome stinginess, apathy, and hard-heartedness through the development of giving, virtue, and goodwill.
It is well-known to people in Hong Kong that the entertainment mogul and philanthropist Shaw Run Run, who was one of the most influential figures in the Asian entertainment industry, has also donated many coffins throughout his entire life. He lived to an old age of 106, and his success in both commercial and humanitarian causes is something that need no more elaboration.
In Chinese character, coffin is actually written as 棺材, which shares the same pronunciation as 官財 in the idiom 升官發財, which means to be promoted and prospered. The act of donating a coffin 棺材, carries a very auspicious meaning and implication for 官財 (promotion and prosperity) to return to you.
Coffin Donation
Please note that the cost of purchasing a decent coffin in Thailand typically ranges from $200 to $800 USD. However, there is no fixed amount requirement for coffin donation as it depends on your personal preference and desire to help.
Coffin donation and sponsoring a funeral provide families living in poverty with a dignified way to bid farewell to their deceased loved ones and allow them to rest in peace. We will do our best to provide reasonably priced coffins and offer assistance in sponsoring the funeral.
When considering how much to donate, it is helpful to think about how you would want your own or your loved one's coffin and funeral to be. Ultimately, the amount donated is up to personal preference, and every contribution, big or small, is significant as long as it is made with compassionate intentions.
As this is a highly emotional event for the families involved, we aim to ease their financial burden and suffering in whatever way possible. Thank you for your kindness and compassionate nature in helping those who are less fortunate. May you and your loved ones be blessed in return.
If you wish to help underprivileged family with deceased family member who cannot afford to purchase a coffin, please feel free to contact us.
Donation Methods
1. POSBank Singapore:154-03357-2 (Saving Account) 2. PayLah/PayNow: 98411199 3. PayPal: [email protected] (kindly add an additional 10% for PayPal admin, cross-border transaction fees and overseas withdrawal charges)
*If you are based in Malaysia or other countries, please WhatsApp us to obtain other modes of payment.
The amount of $4,000 (SGD) has been officially handed over to the Senior Monk and medical doctor in charge of providing financial assistance to underprivileged families with deceased family members at Phrae Emergency Hospital. This amount will be used for arranging funerals and purchasing coffins for the deceased. The Senior Monk has prayed for the donors of this meritorious event.
May the infinite compassion of the Buddha bless you and your loved ones tremendously. May you all enjoy good health, prosperity, happiness, and peace throughout your lives. Your compassionate nature and good deeds are truly appreciated and may they bring you and your loved ones great happiness, wealth, and longevity. May the Dhamma always be with you, and may you attain the highest realizations, merits, and blessings.
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully sponsored another funeral and purchased a coffin for an underprivileged family. The total amount donated was 4,000 SGD and was officially acknowledged and received by the husband of an elderly woman who passed away due to cancer. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have supported our efforts in helping underprivileged families in rural areas of Thailand. If you are interested in contributing to this cause and extending a helping hand to those in need, you are welcome to join us. Donations can be sent through the following: May the infinite compassion of the Buddha bless you and your loved ones tremendously. May you be blessed with good health, prosperity, happiness, and peace throughout your life. 欢迎您隨喜布施,謝謝您的支持, 願您一家平安順利, 健康快樂,得到財富和佛祖最大的祝福!
An underprivileged family in Thailand who lost their elderly mother to COVID-19 received a donation of 50,000 baht (approximately SGD2,027) to help cover the costs of the funeral and purchase of a coffin.
We offer our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time and hope they find strength and comfort in their memories of their loved one.
While social distancing measures were in place, a photo was taken with the family's consent to acknowledge the donation. We extend our gratitude to all donors for their generous contributions to this meaningful cause.
May you and your loved ones be blessed with happiness, good health, prosperity, and long lives, and may the Dhamma always guide you in your journey. May you receive the highest blessings and merits.
A donation of 100,000 THB (approximately 4,372 SGD) has been made by dhammagalleria.com to support a family whose 15-year-old daughter has passed away from blood cancer. Rest in peace, Nong Nap Tip. We hope that the Buddha can bring comfort, emotional healing, and peace to the family during this difficult time. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the donors who contributed to this tremendously meritorious cause. The funds will be used to purchase a coffin, cover funeral expenses, and financially assist/support the family during this heart-wrenching period. Our hearts go out to Nong Nap Tip, who has passed away at such a young age, and our prayers are with the family.
A donation of 5,000 SGD (equivalent to 122,000 baht) has been made to a family who could not afford to hold a funeral or purchase a coffin for their mother who has passed away from cancer. The total amount raised was 5,023 SGD, with the remaining 23 SGD to be carried over to the next coffin donation. We extend our sincere gratitude to all donors for their kind and selfless contributions. May the mother rest in peace.
May your compassionate nature and good deeds bring you blessings. May you and your loved ones be happy, healthy, wealthy, and lucky, live long lives, always have the Dhamma around you, and attain the highest realizations and merits.
A donation of 5,000 SGD (equivalent to 125,000 TB) has been given to the grieving parents of a 14-year-old boy who tragically passed away in a car accident while running errands on his motorcycle. The boy had been helping his father with farming before the accident. Our deepest condolences go out to the family during this difficult time. The funds will be used to cover the expenses of the funeral and coffin for the boy. May he rest in peace.
May your compassionate nature and good deeds bring blessings upon you and your loved ones. May you all lead happy, healthy, wealthy, and lucky lives, and may the Dhamma always be with you. May you attain the highest realizations and merits, and receive the greatest blessings.
An amount of 55,000 ฿ was personally delivered to an underprivileged family to help them buy a coffin and organize the funeral for their departed loved one. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all donors for their generous support towards this meritorious cause.
May your compassionate nature and good deeds bring blessings to you and your loved ones. May you all be blessed with happiness, good health, prosperity, and longevity, and may the teachings of Dhamma always guide you towards enlightenment and inner peace.
The family of the deceased wishes to remain anonymous. Currently, the body is stored in a simple refrigerator with basic lighting. An amount of 10,000 baht has been donated to assist with the purchase of a coffin and other funeral arrangements.
May your kind and selfless act be blessed. May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, happiness, and prosperity in all aspects of life. May the Dhamma always guide and protect you, and may you accumulate great merits and blessings.
The family of the deceased has chosen to remain anonymous. The body is currently being stored in a simple refrigerator with basic lighting. An amount of 10,000 baht has been generously donated to assist with the purchase of a coffin and other necessary funeral arrangements.
May your compassionate and selfless act be blessed. May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, happiness, and prosperity in all aspects of life. May the Dhamma always guide and protect you, and may you accumulate great merits and blessings.
We were able to donate funds to another impoverished family to help them purchase a coffin, arrange a funeral, and provide a burial for their departed loved one. May your kindness and generosity be greatly appreciated and rewarded. May you and your loved ones experience lasting happiness, good health, and prosperity, and may the Dhamma be a guiding light in all aspects of your lives. May you accumulate immense merit and blessings.
A donation of 20,000 Thai Baht has been provided to a mother who recently lost her 11-year-old daughter in a tragic car accident. The family was identified through the help of the bereavement office in a public hospital, as they were living in poverty.
The funds will be utilized to purchase a suitable coffin and arrange for a proper funeral and burial service for the young girl. Our hope is that this contribution can help ease their financial burden and provide some comfort during this difficult time.
While the grieving process for the loss of a loved one is a lifelong journey, we trust that our assistance can provide some relief for the family.
May your compassionate nature and generous spirit be rewarded. May you and your loved ones experience health, happiness, and prosperity in all aspects of life. May the teachings of the Dhamma guide and support you always, and may you accumulate great merit and blessings.
Another family living in poverty has received a donation for a coffin, and they have expressed their gratitude to the donor. Monks volunteered to conduct the funeral and have been informed, and they will dedicate good merits to the donor through prayers. The deceased family member passed away from food poisoning, and out of respect, no photos were taken.
May your kind and selfless act bring you blessings. May you and your loved ones be healthy, happy, and prosperous in all aspects of life. May the Dhamma guide and protect you always, and may you accumulate great merits and blessings.
Another compassionate devotee was assisted in passing on their donation to an underprivileged family who could not afford a proper funeral and burial for their deceased family member. The deceased is currently housed in a body refrigerator, but thanks to the devotee's kind donation, the family can now arrange for a dignified final resting place. To bless the devotee for their kind deed, a senior monk was invited to perform a ritual to bring good karma into their life.
May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, happiness, and prosperity in all aspects of life. May the Dhamma always guide and protect you, and may you accumulate great merits and blessings through your compassionate actions.
Assisting another compassionate devotee, we helped them donate to an underprivileged family who could not afford a proper funeral and burial for their deceased loved one. Currently, the deceased is in a body refrigerator, but thanks to the devotee's donation, the family can now arrange for a dignified final resting place. In gratitude for their kind deed, a senior monk was invited to perform a ritual to bring good karma into their life.
May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, happiness, and prosperity in all aspects of life. May the Dhamma guide and protect you always, and may your compassionate actions continue to bring great merits and blessings.
It was a heart-wrenching sight to see the deceased woman in her 30s lying in a rented hospital Body Refrigerator as her family, who live in poverty, could not afford a proper funeral and coffin for her. However, a kind and generous devotee, Mr. Foo, has come forward to extend his compassion and donated money to purchase a coffin and conduct a dignified funeral for her.
The family of the deceased is deeply grateful to Mr. Foo for his selfless contribution, which has brought them emotional comfort and honor to the deceased. A monk has been invited to bless Mr. Foo for his kind deed and to offer prayers for the deceased to accept this offer and receive good karma.
May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health, happiness, and prosperity in all aspects of life. May your compassionate nature and good deeds bring you great merits and blessings, and may the Dhamma always guide and protect you.
Another impoverished family was referred to me by the hospital. When I arrived at their home, I saw them decorating the Body Refrigerator in preparation for their deceased family member. The monk was also there to bless Mr. Lim for his generous donation, which will be used to purchase a coffin, conduct a proper funeral, and set up a grave for their loved one. On behalf of the family, I express my deepest gratitude to Mr. Lim for his kindness and compassion. May you and your family be blessed with good health, happiness, and prosperity in all aspects of life. May the Dhamma guide and protect you always, and may you continue to accumulate great merits and blessings through your compassionate actions.