ODC is working to establish a scholarship fund to help members participate in multi-day retreats, particularly those individuals who might otherwise be unable to afford access. An anonymous donor has offered to match all contributions to this fund, up to $1,000. In order to maximize this anonymous contribution, we're asking the ODC community to chip in and help match these funds.
If you're interested in contributing to this fund, you can do one of the following: 

• Make a cash (or check) contribution in the dana basket during an ODC gathering, and include a note that designates your gift to the Retreat Scholarship Fund. 

• Make an online gift and include a note in the comment section that says "Retreat Scholarship Fund". 

Thank you for helping make the retreat experience possible for more people. 

A beautiful wooden statue of Quan Yin, a bodhisattva of compassion, is being offered for auction to raise money for the ODC Retreat Scholarship Fund. The statue stands approximately three feet tall and is carved from boxwood. It's believed to be approximately 50 years old and of Chinese origin.

Here are the details:

• Bids can be placed here. 

• Bidding is open from September 27 - October 25. 

• Bids should be made in $25 increments; reserve price is $300. 

• Local pick-up only. 

• All proceeds benefit the ODC Retreat Scholarship Fund. 

• The statue will be on display at each Saturday sit through October 25.