Become a Member

Become a member to attend unlimited meditation classes

The Center depends on the generous contributions of its local members and volunteers. Your membership or one-time donation will help the Center continue to provide a variety of meditation classes to people in Santa Barbara, Lompoc and Santa Maria.

If you are interested in supporting the Center and attending classes regularly, you are invited to become a monthly member of Mahakankala Buddhist Center. A monthly membership of $50 gives you:

  • all Wednesday night meditation classes
  • all Sunday morning meditation classes
  • all Lunchtime Guided Meditations

You can join online by clicking the “Donate” button below. To set up a monthly donation, simply enter the dollar amount of your chosen membership level and check the recurring payment box. You can pay by credit card or by using your PayPal account. One time donations are also gratefully received.

Mahakankala Buddhist Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so all donations are tax-deductible.



Monthly supporting membership: $50 per month includes free admission to unlimited regular weekly meditation classes, lunchtime meditations and chanted meditations at Mahakankala Buddhist Center and its branches. (Admission to events such as retreats, special day courses, empowerments and fundraisers is not included in the monthly supporting membership.)

Peace Is Possible family membership: $50 per month includes free admission to our ten-through teens project meetings, Sunday kids class, unlimited regular weekly meditation classes, lunchtime meditations and chanted meditations at Mahakankala Buddhist Center and its branches. (Admission to events such as retreats, special day courses, empowerments and fundraisers is not included in the monthly supporting membership.)

NKT Foundation Program (FP) membership: $75 per month includes free admission to unlimited meditation classes, Foundation Program classes, and on-site retreats at the Center and its branches. (Admission to events such as empowerments, away retreats, and fundraisers is not included in the FP membership.)

Monthly benefactor membership: $100 (or more) per month includes free admission to unlimited meditation classes, Foundation Program classes, on-site retreats, and special day courses at the Center and its branches. (Admission to events such as empowerments, away retreats, and fundraisers is not included in the benefactor membership.)

If you would prefer to pay in person, please call, email or visit the Center.

Phone: (805) 563-6000
Email: info@meditationinsantabarbara.org
Address: 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA 93101