-According to the tradition of pure Vipassana, courses are run solely on a donation basis from old students.

-In this way courses are supported by those who have realized for themselves the benefits of the practice. Wishing to share these benefits with others, one gives a donation according to one's means and volition.

-Such donations are the only source of funding for course in this tradition around the world. There is no wealthy foundation or individual sponsoring them.

-Neither the teachers nor the organizers receive any kind of payment for their service.

-Thus, the spread of Vipassana is carried out with purity of purpose, free from any commercialism.

-Donations are accepted only from old students i.e. from students who have completed at least one ten-day Vipassana course with S.N. Goenka or one of his assisting teachers.