Since the time of the Buddha, the Asian tradition supporting the Dharma (the spiritual path) is that of mutual generosity.
The local community shows its appreciation and respect for the spiritual practice by supporting the monasteries for their basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. In return, the community is supported by the courses, teachings, and guidance offered by the monks and nuns. For 2,500 years, this living expression of collaboration and mutual existence provided spiritual support for both spiritual and lay communities.
In this Buddhist spirit, Tovana teachers and volunteers are working without any salary. At the end of the course, there will be an opportunity to give a donation for Tovana Organization and for the teachers (these two donations are given separately). Many of the teachers teaching in Tovana dedicate their lives to spreading the Dharma and have no other income. These donations allow the teachers to continue their teaching, so many people may experience and be benefited from the practice.
You can read more about the tradition of giving according to the Dana principle here.