AN APPEAL TO THE SPIRITUAL TRAVELLER
Dear Companion on the Journey
The International Satsang Association (ISA) is a companionship of spiritual seekers. It exists in order to promote personal and spiritual development which draws from the wisdom of different traditions. The ISA supports people in their efforts to increase their social awareness and responsibility to themselves, others and the Planet.
The Spiritual Teacher of the ISA is Sister Ishpriya, who travels widely around the world giving retreats, conferences and spiritual guidance. In addition the ISA has a ‘home’, which is Die Quelle (The Source). It is a place of contemplation and encounter where spiritual practice, guidance and personal studies on spirituality and associated subjects are facilitated in an Ashram context. These are led and guided by Ishpriya. It provides people with the opportunity to experience various forms of community that are open to women and men of all nationalities, social status and religious traditions. Consequently, Die Quelle plays an essential part in both spreading and living out the ideals and values of the Satsang Commitment.
Die Quelle has been open for 15 years and in that time costs have risen and, like all houses, maintenance issues arise. Several major improvements have been necessary, for example: a new roof, a new well to secure its water supply and connection to a proper sewage system. All these, plus numerous others repairs have taken their toll on what little reserves were available. In brief, if nothing is done to improve the financial situation, then there is a serious possibility that we have only 2 years or at most 3 years before the closure of Die Quelle.
Consequently, the Board of Trustees have decided to launch an appeal to try to secure the future for Die Quelle. We recognise that in these times of economic hardship it not be possible to commit to too much. However, all donations will be gratefully received. Details of the three ways to forward your donation are outlined below.
The easiest way is to go to the main ISA website, find the Die Quelle page and you will be able to make an electronic donation via Pay Pal. These donations can be ‘one-of’ or regular annual donations for 4 years. We would particularly ask Satsang Members to consider a regular donation as this will provide a secure base on which to plan our financial affairs.
How to send your donation: Details from the ISA Treasurer
You can use any of the following ways :
1) A bank transfer to the account of the „International–Satsang Verein“.
Raiffeisenbank Lieboch
BIC: RZSTAT2G210
BIC: RZSTAT2G210
IBAN: AT89 3821 0000 0001 7871
2) Donations can be made through our “PayPal” account on our
Donations in Euros and currencies other than Euro can be made safely and efficiently through “PayPal”. Note, that a valid credit card (also Switch, Maestro, Visa etc) is required when using this system.
3) Cheques should be made payable to “Satsang Source Project”, Account No 17871
A reminder: Cheques involve bank charges which decrease the value of your donation. This is avoided by using either direct bank transfer or the PayPal account.
A reminder: Cheques involve bank charges which decrease the value of your donation. This is avoided by using either direct bank transfer or the PayPal account.
Note for Pay Pal Users
When using the ISA Website Pay Pal method , if your donation includes the promise of renewal for another 4 years, please state the “4 YEAR RENEWAL PLEDGE” in the payments “purpose” or “message for recipient” field or make your pledge by electronic (mailto:donation@diequelle.net) or regular mail ( “Die Quelle”, Hohenau 25, A-8241 Dechantskirchen, Austria).
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Please contact me or Die Quelle if you require any further information.
Love – Peace – Joy
Peter Creagh
Board of Trustees (Member)
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