We Must Become as Gardeners
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HYP4 Donations
641
Money Raised
$18,803
Planting Seeds
Yoga philosophy instructs us to become as gardeners, meaning that we must plant the seeds and manage the weeds of our reality. We are taught to give what we want.
Donating
Below you will find projects that are making a positive impact. We invite you to support the ones whose fruits you would like to see more of in your own world.
Scroll through the page to learn more about each organization, or click a button to jump to their section.
DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
INCREASED WISDOM
Asian Legacy Library
The Asian Legacy Library believes that safeguarding the cultural literary wisdom traditions of the world for future generations is a priority for humankind.
Service
- Preserving
- Safeguarding
- Sharing the literary wisdom of Asia
Impact
- 7 international preservation centers in operation
- 74 local employees trained in digital preservation
- Over 5 million pages preserved
DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
RECEIVING TEACHINGS
THREE JEWELS NYC
We are not just a yoga studio, we are a space where people gather and train and support one another on the quest to realize their full potential.
Service
- Wisdom Teachings
- Asana + Meditation Classes
- Retreats + Fundraising Gala Event
Impact
- In 2022, we welcomed 30k free visits!
- In 2022, we gave over $94k in scholarships!
- In 2022, we gave over $21k in free memberships for NYC students
HOUSE BUILDING IN VIETNAM
DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
SECURITY THROUGH COMMUNITY + HOME
House Building in Vietnam
Builds houses, bridges, and schools at no cost to communities that need them.
Service & Impact
- Several hundred houses gifted
- Dozens of bridges built
- A few schools constructed
DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
SUPPORT & STABILITY
Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries is the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. For over 30 years, we have stood as a beacon of hope in Los Angeles to provide training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.
Service
- Largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program
- Hope, training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people
- 8-month program that focuses on healing and developing work readiness skills
Impact
- Beacon of hope
- Contribution to society and redirection of lives
- Kinship, love, and a wide variety of services
 DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
STABILITY & SECURITY
Yoga Studies Institute
Service
We source our material from over two million pages of classic Asian texts, which our partners at the Asian Legacy Library have preserved and digitized. Together, our teams have taken painstaking measures to translate, understand, and apply the original yogic texts, all so that we could share them with you in a clear and accessible way.
Projects in 2024:
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika 3 + 4
- Lady Niguma Levels 1 + 2
- Retreats in Sedona, Diamond Mountain, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Turkey
- Inner Kingdom
- Yoga Sutra Chapter 1
- Practice Club Membership Community
- Drops of Wisdom
DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
INCREASED WISDOM
Diamond Cutter Classics / Mixed Nuts
The aim of our project is to create and guide a team of young translators to translate the great classics of Asian Philosophy.
Service
- Translating wisdom into modern languages
- Teaching that wisdom
- Preserving that wisdom
Impact
- 12 books translated
- 13 translations in process
- 1,200 hours of classes available
THE OVERSEAS STUDY PROGRAM
DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
UNDERSTANDING TEACHINGS
Scholarship to Study Classical Languages
We invest in students today to create the translators of tomorrow. OSP provides full and partial scholarships to students interested in studying classical languages, by covering the costs of travel, room, and board for a month at some of the greatest centers of ancient learning. We offer our scholars access to some of the best linguists in the field. Many of our alumni have gone on to become translators and foreign language teachers, passing on the knowledge of the great books.Â
Service
- Full overseas language and cultural immersion
- Provide scholarships to study classical languages
- Support needs of low income communities through donations of medicine, clothing, and educational enrichment for children
- Support homeless animals and animal rescues
- Act as an incubator for Mixed Nuts Translators
Impact
- OSP launched the translation careers of half of the Mixed Nuts.
- Since 2005, alumni have taught hundreds of hours of language classes around the worldÂ
- Our fund has supported the medical needs of both young and elderly refugees abroad, as well as injured animals and a struggling animal rescue
 DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
ACCEPTANCE & BELONGING
SANTOSHA Village
Creating spaces where everyone, especially our most forgotten citizens, can have a sense of belonging, community and well-being
Service
- Creating a more fulfilling life for ALL, especially those who find themselves in a cycle of poverty.
- Pada: A self care journal and life program - 100% of proceeds help the homeless. Buy it here!
- Santosha Village is a unique nature centered village of RVs, Tiny Houses and Yurts of about 40 residents, who pay a very affordable all inclusive rent and help maintain the village.
Impact
- Santosha Village: Campground, sustainable farm, transformational space
- Shala Housing: Affordable housing with all basic needs included in rent & community
- The Bus: A school bus that has been converted into a unique community center that is run collectively by the homeless
DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
FINDING + KEEPING YOUR TEACHERS
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Red Envelope is a heart offering to your teachers, sealed with gratitude.
