About Membership 

We are happy that you found your way to this page. We welcome you to join us as a member of the Mahone Bay Meditation Centre. While the centre has Buddhist origins, it is a wonderful fusion of long-time Buddhist practitioners, experienced non-Buddhist meditators, new-to-meditation learners, curious not-yet-meditators, and supporters who wish us well and believe the centre contributes to the larger South Shore community. 

Activities of the centre include regular meditation practice on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (the first Saturday of every month), access to our extensive and excellent library, special programs throughout the year, the full moon Sadhana of Mahamudra (to reinvigorate meditation in challenging times), semi-annual community gatherings, a dharma study group (reading and discussing dharma books), and serving as a place to meet and engage in conversation with like-minded others. 

We are entirely volunteer operated. We exist because of the generosity of our members who collectively pay the rent and attend to the activities that help the centre thrive.  

The categories of membership include:

Pillar members truly do hold us up and offer contributions of $700 per year.

Core members form the backbone of our community and offer $275 annually.

Associate members are supporters who value what the centre offers even if they use it infrequently. They contribute $75 per year.

We would never want cost to be a barrier to participating. If these membership categories do not align with your financial situation, we invite you to contribute what you can. If you are in a position to contribute more, this would be gratefully received.

You are always welcome to drop in any time to any meditation session with or without becoming a member. We heartily welcome you all.

Memberships are annual from January 1st to December 31st, prorated on a monthly basis.  In addition to the membership form, please specify your intended membership level when you submit your payment.

A membership form is not necessary if you are renewing your membership.   

For payment options please see below.  If you prefer to fill out a printed membership form, please download the PDF file and drop it off at MBMC.

    New Membership Application





    Please advise us of any changes to your contact information.

    Membership is available at 3 levels with the amounts being prorated on a monthly basis:

    Membership contributions may be made via cash, e-transfer, or cheque.

    • E-transfers can be sent to: mbmc2019@gmail.com  with a recipient of South Shore Buddhist Meditation Society

    • If you bank with BMO you may be able to set up a monthly payment plan.

    • Full-payment or monthly post-dated cheques are acceptable.

    • You can drop cash and cheques in the MBMC donation bin or mail cheques to:


      Mahone Bay Meditation Centre
      45 School Street, Box 489
      Mahone Bay, NS, B0J 2E0

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