Your response has been heart-warming! In two weeks, we already have 1 Ashram Builder, 1 Platinum Level, 8 Gold Level & 9 Silver Level, plus many additional yogis who have offered donations or pledges at the level that works for them.
The Levels are a way to help you fit your budget into ours, but they also recognize that those who provide greater financial resources are making a bigger investment in the Ashram's purpose. Such yogis are in a fortunate position, or they make this work a high priority in their life - which has a predictable effect in their own lives, changing their relationship with money in a profound way.
Those who fund our community also lead our community in very powerful and tangible ways, so Swamiji is committed to hearing their voice as well as recognizing them publicly for their leadership and contribution. The October reception for our primary donors is a working meeting as well as a celebration, where those who have made the Ashram a possibility can see the work-in-progress as well as offer their vision and plans to help shape our next steps.
Many yogis helped to design our Donation Levels.
> Ashram Builder and Platinum provide immediate capital, which is needed immediately;
> Gold and Silver contribute to that immediate need, and provide the opportunity for anyone to participate through offering two-year pledge (by credit card or by automatic bank draft).
Yet we have seen yogis pledge $11 per month, which is a perfect level for them, and a valued and meaningful support for us. Thank you for considering in what way you could help. Namaste.