Dharma Gate Zen

### Context Profile for Dharma Gate Zen

1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   - **Mission:** Dharma Gate Zen is dedicated to providing a space for Zen practice and community engagement. Their mission emphasizes the importance of meditation, mindfulness, and the teachings of Zen Buddhism to foster personal growth and collective well-being.
   - **Cause:** The organization aims to promote peace, compassion, and understanding through Zen practices, making these teachings accessible to a broader audience.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - **Retreats:** They organize various retreats, such as the "October 25 Dharma Student Retreat," which focuses on deepening meditation practice.
   - **Community Programs:** Dharma Gate Zen offers regular meditation sessions, workshops, and teachings that cater to both beginners and experienced practitioners.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns:** They engage in fundraising activities to support their programs and maintain their facilities.

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **inspiring**, and **supportive**. It encourages participation and emphasizes community and personal growth.
   - Language used is accessible, aiming to connect with both seasoned practitioners and newcomers to Zen.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   - The website and email communications do not prominently feature emojis. The tone remains professional and straightforward, focusing on clarity and sincerity rather than casual or playful elements.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - **Founding Info:** Specific founding details were not available on the website, but the organization has a history of serving the community through Zen practices.
   - **Scale:** The organization has a total of 6 forms and has conducted 19 email campaigns, indicating an active engagement with their community.
   - **Impact Metrics:** While specific metrics were not detailed, the organization likely measures impact through participation in events and feedback from community members.
   - **Volunteer Info:** Information on volunteer opportunities was not explicitly mentioned, but community involvement is a core aspect of their activities.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - **Style:** Content should maintain a warm and inviting tone, focusing on clarity and accessibility. Use simple language that resonates with both experienced practitioners and newcomers.
   - **Structure:** Use clear headings and bullet points for easy readability, especially for event descriptions and schedules.
   - **Call to Action:** Encourage participation in events and programs with clear, actionable language, inviting readers to join and engage with the community.

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Membership (donate cash or check at center)

This is our supporting membership, an ongoing regular donation to support DGZ. We are a non-profit Zen-Buddhist organization, no teachers, clergy or students are paid for their service. All donations go to off set our ongoing expenses to maintain DGZ.

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This is our supporting membership, an ongoing regular donation to support DGZ. We are a non-profit Zen-Buddhist organization, no teachers, clergy or students are paid for their service. All donations go to off set our ongoing expenses to maintain DGZ.

Dharma Gate Zen

Supporting Membership

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