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Shanti's first interaction with Gangaji that happened on Maui in 1993
Seven Words that Turned the World on End
Shanti Einolander
May 7, 2025
Shanti's first interaction with Gangaji that happened on Maui in 1993
Personal Report
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Receiving the gift of support from this nourishing community.
The Real Gift of Scholarship
Paulene Hübsch
November 13, 2024
Paulene's meeting with Gangaji was a profound shift. And then she received a scholarship for retreat
Scholarships
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Our Community Behind Bars

Prison Program

“The source I have sought for so long is eternally present. The love I never had which I so yearned for I’ve found in my own heart.” —Keith 

Since 1994, the Prison Program has offered the opportunity for those both on the "inside" and the "outside" to deepen in self-inquiry. Gangaji’s Freedom Inside course by mail is made freely available to prisoners across 300 US prisons.

Books upon request
Correspondence Program
Course-by-mail
A new offering makes Gangaji available to c. 350,000 prisoners via Ipad.
Number of Prisoners enrolled in Freedom Inside course by mail

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering
Ashland Volunteers and Donors gather for an eventing with Gangaji

“I can’t imagine a better way to serve.  I love Gangaji’s teaching, and I want to enable as many people as possible to see and hear her for years to come.” – Melissa Fischer, Archive Project Volunteer

Unloading the van for satsang

Help Wanted

Reach out to us if you would like to volunteer.

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The Impact is Real

“A friend recommended Gangaji's videos to me. I remembered this recommendation and watched the first video. At that moment, I realized one thing: I'm finally home.” —Paulene, Germany

“This happiness, this peace is the great gift. It’s my joy to support spreading it” —Mary, Santa Rosa, CA

A friend recommended Gangaji's videos to me. I remembered this recommendation and watched the first video. At that moment, I realized one thing: I'm finally home. —Paulene, Germany
This happiness, this peace is the great gift. It’s my joy to support spreading it —Mary, Santa Rosa, CA
In our meeting Sunday Gangaji increased my feeling that I was coming home to Reality, to my Self, to something so fresh and alive that my ego couldn't "handle" it. —John
Thank you Gangaji and everyone at the foundation for making this happen. This is beyond good luck. —Mesfin, Ethiopia
Testimonials from committed donors around the globe.
Why I am a Donor
from Donors
Hear from our donor community about what moved them to participate in the Gangaji Foundation as Donors.
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Take a peak behind the scenes as volunteers fill many key roles day to day.
Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes key volunteers and staff are handling a lot, from digitizing the archives to AV...
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Behind the Scenes
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A place for donors to connect, inquire, and collaborate.
What is the Donor Collaborative?
In 2024, the GF Donor Collaborative has sponsored a matching campaign, and will double all donations...
from Hillary and Kat
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Giving the Gift of Retreat

Scholarships

From the community, for the community. Scholarships help visitors new to Gangaji attend events and programs they couldn't normally afford. 

Scholarships Awarded
Donations Received

“I asked and your Foundation said yes! This teaching can give you the gift of freedom immediately” —Russel 

"To be a scholarship donor is to me an indescribable joy, as I am directly contributing to this discovery of Peace in our world." —Barbara, Dunsmuir, CA

"Thank you Gangaji and everyone at the foundation for making this happen. This is beyond good luck. " —Mesfin, Ethiopia

Where scholarships were awarded in 2023
More Community Blog Posts
The Fire of Inquiry
by Tania Manfredini
Personal Report
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Painting Gangaji
by Susan Watson
Art & Music
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The Other Awakening
by Hillary Larson
Living in the World
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More Letters from Prisoners
Thank You for Giving Me Life Again
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Truth is in My Heart
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Facing the Man in the Mirror
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Gangaji Community

Love of peace brings us together. Serving peace is our opportunity... together.

Read stories of realization and appreciation from our community, learn about what we do, and how you can get involved. 

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Scroll down to read personal reflections and reports from the community, as well as information about how you can get involved.

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Our Shared Purpose

Side-by-side with Gangaji, we serve the recognition of peace and freedom inherent in core of all being. Volunteers, donors, and staff collaborate with Gangaji and each other to make this message of peace available in all corners of the world and past prison walls. We make possible… 

  • In-Person & Online Events  
  • Prison Program 
  • Community Gatherings 
  • Podcasts and Media Offerings 
  • Archive Project 
  • Scholarships

“Poverty, hardship and illness are enormous challenges. From my experience I can say confidently that they are met all the better when others have helped you find just a single moment to know who you really are.” —Russell

Hear from Russell Patrick Brown about how a scholarship literally saved his life.

Quick Links

Monthly Community Video Screening

Next Meeting:

Sunday, June 15th, 2025 11:00 AM PDT
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Donor Collaborative:
A virtual space for donors

Next Meeting:

Saturday, June 14th 9:00 AM

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Weekly Silent Sitting
Community led meeting

Next Meeting:

Tuesday, June 3rd 11:30 AM PDT

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Community Voices

She shared her huge heart so freely, without hesitation.
A Beautiful Life: A Tribute to Clearheart
by Harriet Watson
We lost a dear friend late last year, Jeanne Powell, known to many as Clearheart
January 22, 2025
In Memoriam
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From Our Community Behind Bars

Established in 1994, the Gangaji Foundation Prison Program offers programs that support men and women living behind bars in furthering their spiritual inquiry. Gangaji’s Freedom Inside course by mail is made freely available to prisoners across 300 US prisons.

Correspondence Program
Books upon request
Course-by-mail
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Thank You for Giving Me Life Again
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Truth is in My Heart
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“The source I have sought for so long is eternally present. The love I never had which I so yearned for I’ve found in my own heart.” —Keith 

Get Involved

Learn how you can support a team of volunteers writing to prisoners.

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“As a volunteer correspondent, I’m grateful and humbled by having found a friend living under such challenging circumstances, showing me that Truth and Peace are available anywhere and everywhere. We are supported. We are free.” —Surati

Committed to Serving Peace

A Report from Our Partners at Edovo
Wrapping up 2024 At Edovo
from Megan Tobin at Edovo
We received this email from one of Edovo's Senior Editors last week. We are so grateful for this partnership that is serving inmates and helping more and more men and women behind bars find Gangaji. It's been an amazing first year. Hi Shanti, Can you believe 2024 is almost a wrap? What a year it […]
Prison Program
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Take a peak behind the scenes as volunteers fill many key roles day to day.
Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes key volunteers and staff are handling a lot, from digitizing the archives to AV...
from Volunteers and Staff
Behind the Scenes
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A place for donors to connect, inquire, and collaborate.
What is the Donor Collaborative?
In 2024, the GF Donor Collaborative has sponsored a matching campaign, and will double all donations...
from Hillary and Kat
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This was the first time I felt space, and I heard words describing what I have been feeling since a little kid. —Patricia, Spain
This happiness, this peace is the great gift. It’s my joy to support spreading it —Mary, Santa Rosa, CA
“The course was a cracked door and an open window, a kind of a coming home.” —Dale, Washington

The Impact is Real

Engaging with the Gangaji Foundation as a volunteer or donor is an opportunity to send a message of peace to the world—a message that serves to end unnecessary suffering and contributes to compassion, sanity, and inclusiveness.

“Poverty, hardship and illness are enormous challenges. From my experience I can say confidently that they are met all the better when others have helped you find just a single moment to know who you really are.” —Russell

I Said Yes to Myself
I applied and the Foundation said yes.
by Russell Patrick Brown
Scholarships
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Downloadable Love
Alicia was stopped dead by Gangaji's podcast in 2022
by Alicia Ballantyne
Personal Report
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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the backbone of this community. Read their stories on this page, and learn how you can connect.

Transcribing
Prison Correspondence
Archive Project
GF Office Admin Support
Ashland Events set up

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“I can’t imagine a better way to serve. I love Gangaji’s teaching, and I want to enable as many people as possible to see and hear her for years to come.”—Melissa

80k visitors across 181 countries found gangaji.org in the past year.

In 2024, Gangaji’s podcasts have been downloaded over 139,000 times in countries near and far.

More than 720 prisoners in 300 US Prison received Freedom Inside, a course by mail this month.

Supported by donors,  this year 107 scholarships were awarded with a value of over $41,000.

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Ask a question, share a report, or get in touch. Or, tell us why you first became a donor or volunteer.

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“There is a certain point when the desire to serve something is more important than the desire to get something. That is a secret, wonderful moment. This is where we meet.” ~Gangaji

From the Leadership Team

For every retreat and weekend, since the Foundation first opened its doors...
A Silent Reflection of Gratitude
by Barbara Denempont
May 5, 2025
Imagine if you served in a volunteer role for over twenty years, but you could not speak about it, you actually had to volunteer anonymously. Then imagine the work itself is its own reward.
From the Exec. Director
Scholarships
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Investing in the Transmission
Mark Northcross is a mainstay of the Gangaji Foundation. He’s been on the board since 2003 and has...
Interviewed by Harriet Watson
Board of Directors
Giving
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Meet our Board of Directors. Between them have decades of history in serving the Gangaji Foundation.
They Have Our Backs
Meet our Board of Directors. Between them have decades of history in serving the Gangaji Foundation.
from the Board of Directors
Board of Directors
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Help Fund Our Programs

We welcome the financial support of donors to keep this beacon of freedom burning brightly. With every one-time or monthly contribution made you ensure...

that every prisoner’s request is responded to
scholarships will be awarded
podcasts will be produced
the website is up and running

...and so much more that is truly meaningful to those seeking lasting peace.

Financial Report
Gangaji Foundation financial overview for 2024.
from the Board of Directors
From the Exec. Director
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Why I am a Donor
Testimonials from committed donors around the globe.
from Donors

So Far This Year...

2024 Donation Goal
$432,000
Raised: $565,483

Learn more about the impact your donation can make...

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“Supporting the transmission of love and peace around the world - for me it is inevitable.” —Hannelore, Switzerland
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