We intentionally keep our retreat fees low to allow as many people as possible to attend. However, in-person retreat fees typically cover only the attendee's direct room and board expenses. Additional costs include team expenses, such as team members' retreat fees, travel costs, and time spent on planning, and more. We rely on donations and online event/retreat fees to make up the difference. 

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Can you help us sustain a strong and healthy ordination training process?

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A monthly unrestricted donation is most needed and appreciated. It enables us to plan ahead, knowing what income we have coming in. Please consider signing up for a monthly gift of $10 or more. This is entitled the Alokasetu General Fund and coincides with Bridge of Light.

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Money is energy, as they say at Tiratnaloka. Your donation fuels energy in pursuit of the good!

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Alokasetu/Bridge of Light is a project of Triratna Ordination Training, Inc., a 501c(3) charity with Tax ID 86-3813149.

All donations are tax-deductible.

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If you prefer to support specific projects, you can give to one of two sub-funds below. 

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Succession Fund: Supporting preceptor training costs

The succession fund helps cover the costs of training and supporting our next generation of preceptors. The good news is that the ordination training program in our area is lively and strong. However, we need a growing team of preceptors to guide the process. For many years, a small handful of women, primarily Karunadevi, skillfully led this effort. The next generation needs training and support, including preceptor retreats, travel, and other activities. If you wish to support this effort, donations can be made specifically to this Succession Fund. 

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Chintamani Fund: Supporting Mitras to attend retreats

The Chintamani Fund provides financial assistance to women who need support to attend a GFR retreat. Chintamani means 'wish-fulfilling jewel' in Sanskrit. This fund helps cover partial costs for GFR and ordination retreats, as well as travel. Donations can be made specifically to this fund if you wish to support your mitra sisters in deepening their practice and exploring their commitment to the principles and practices of our Order. If you'd like to apply for support from this fund, go to Chintamani Requests.

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End-of-Retreat Dana: For Retreat Leadership Team

The “end-of-retreat dana,” collected as a thank-you gift for our retreat leaders, is separate from the Funds described above. For online retreats, dana will be collected via the website. For both in-person and hybrid retreats, there will be the option to give cash or donate online. Donations received before a retreat — and up to one week after — will be divided among retreat leaders (including cooks). While it is lovely for GFR Mitras to want to thank our volunteer retreat leaders, please remember that the top priority is ensuring the Bridge of Light/Alokasetu General Fund has sufficient funds to cover teacher travel and retreat expenses.   

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