Serve a Living Tradition.

The Grounds Repair and Campus Expansion Fund will improve the facilities at our international campus here in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, so that we can continue our important work in yoga, meditation, spirituality, and holistic health, as well as our global humanitarian projects. Recently we discovered the need for repairs to our 58-year-old septic system that will cost over one quarter of a million dollars. There are also several smaller projects that can no longer be delayed. We have outlined these projects and their estimated costs in the right hand column so you may have an overview of these needs.

How you can help today!

The most convenient way to help is with a direct contribution using the form to the right.

Mail a Check.
The Himalayan Institute
Attn: Project GRACE
952 Bethany Turnpike
Honesdale, PA 18431
Give by Phone.
Gifts can also be made by calling:
800.822.4547, option 2.

During a casual conversation with Panditji on our recent eco-service trip to Mexico, I learned of the failing septic system and other repairs that are desperately needed to the Honesdale campus. The cost is quite high. Later in this trip, our group discussed the possibility of a fund drive, and it is in that spirit that I am writing to you today.

I have been involved with the Institute for many years; sometimes more, sometimes less. I’ve attended lectures, the first with Swami Rama in 1976. I participated in the Self–Transformation Program for a month in 1985, taught some hatha yoga classes in the early 1990s, and joined trips to India in 2005 and 2006. As I look back, wondering at it all, I recognize the importance of the teachings underlying these experiences; and I feel a sense of duty to give something back at this time of need.

Perhaps this reflects in some way your own experiences with the Institute; and I hope that you will join me in contributing to this fund drive for the Honesdale campus’s needs.

Sincerely,

Carla Lukermann
Rexford, New York

Are HI’s global humanitarian projects affected?

It’s not as easy to raise money for a septic field as it is for our humanitarian work abroad, so thank you for taking the time to consider making a contribution to the sustainability of our headquarters. Rest assured, our efforts continue in India, Africa, and Mexico and are going very well. We are committed to continuing those service projects. Every day we receive updates from our humanitarian staff about how we are helping communities create sustainable rural empowerment and social development. To learn more about these initiatives, please visit our humanitarian blog.

What about the new campus in Khajauraho, India?
Will it still be ready for the Kumbha Mela in 2013?

Our serene new campus in Khajuraho becomes more and more beautiful with each passing day. The campus’ projects are on schedule and on budget. You can see photos of our progress here.

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Project GRACE Needs
Septic Field Repair
& Expansion		 $350,000
Residential Housing
Repairs & Expansion		 $128,000
Main Building Roof Repairs $75,000
Water Well Retrofit $35,000
Energy Efficient
Building Insulation		 $27,000

TOTAL

$615,000

 

Leave A Note

  • Kathryn Zawadzki

    My invocation is to have all those who have received the gifts of the Himalayan Institute show their gratitude with bouquets of donations.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jeff.abella.5 Jeff Abella

    Dear Project GRACE team, As an educational non-profit you have every right to ask us, your beneficiaries, to support your efforts. I proudly support GRACE, and am happy you asked for help- just like every other university, church, charity, etc, etc does! Namaste 

  • http://twitter.com/twolfenberg Todd Wolfenberg

    Thanks for your posts. @justdafacts2:disqus : Without 40 years of member and donor support, the Himalayan Institute wouldn’t exist. This is the first time we’ve had a drive of this kind.   @45cfb9709d9d2a48961860b8aa9b8691:disqus : We will definitely be posting updates here regularly. This campaign just launched last week and we didn’t spend funds on automating the donation tracker–so we’ll be updating it manually. I know we’ve surpassed 10k already. On the work front, we have already begun some of the trenching and septic field excavation. Check back in the next few days for an updated donation tally! Thanks for your support!

  • justdafacts2

    You guys are kidding right? You’ve stooped to begging?  @ Lee-sa good luck on your request. Don’t hold your breath. We ask too many uncomfortable questions  in this country(U.S.A.)

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Debbie-Mittan/100001040379079 Debbie Mittan

      justdafacts2 has a computer and an internet connection. You will always have the occasional clueless, uniformed stupid comment when anyone can post anything.,,

  • Lee-sa

    Will you keep up up to date on how much money has been collected and to where these funds are allocated? Good luck, namaste
    Lee-sa