“You can fully meet whatever appears.” —Gangaji

Self Love, Innocence and Causeless Joy

Deborah Games

January 13, 2025

It was a sentence in The Diamond in Your Pocket that stopped Deborah

Personal Report

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“I am drinking fully of its beauty and truth.” —Dale

Cracked Open

Dale West

January 13, 2025

Dales's turning point came with the discovery of Gangaji's online course.

Personal Report

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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

More about the Prison Program

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.

Giving

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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

Giving

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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

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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

Truth is in My Heart

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

“I find myself profoundly moved as I sit in a front row seat, watching all that this community creates, sustains, and embodies in service to love, peace, and freedom.” —Barbara Denempont

Executive Director, Barbara Denempont, reflects on the enormous generosity and collective expression of love coming from this community in 2024, and sends her gratitude to all who have played their part.

Quick Links

Yes, I want to volunteer.

Yes, I want to help fund the programs that serve peace.

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Monthly Community Video Screening

Next Meeting:

Sunday, May 11th, 2025 11:01 AM PDT

Theme: The Roots of Unworthiness

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Donor Collaborative:
A virtual space for donors

Next Meeting:

Saturday, May 10th 9:00 AM

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Weekly Silent Sitting
Community led meeting

Next Meeting:

Tuesday, May 6th 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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“You can fully meet whatever appears.” —Gangaji

Self Love, Innocence and Causeless Joy

Deborah Games

It was a sentence in The Diamond in Your Pocket that stopped Deborah

Personal Report

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“I am drinking fully of its beauty and truth.” —Dale

Cracked Open

Dale West

Dales's turning point came with the discovery of Gangaji's online course.

Personal Report

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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...

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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

Giving

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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.

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

The Real Gift of Scholarship

Receiving the gift of support from this nourishing community.

Paulene Hübsch

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.

Add Your Voice

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

“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

Executive Director's Report, 2024

A Collective Expression of Love

by Barbara Denempont

January 24, 2025

To all the volunteers, donors, board members, staff members, and Gangaji, please accept my deepest appreciation and gratitude for all you have done to serve others in realizing the peace that is alive in every heart. You have done it together.

From the Exec. Director

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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