faith and work: dana

At Awarezen, all meditation modules, satsangs, fellowship meetings, events, programs, and retreats are offered as gifts from the heart. We operate in the spirit and hallowed Asian tradition of dana or generosity and giving. There is no fee or obligation attached. All who feel moved to do so are welcome to support my work financially via PayPal. Again, no obligation. Awarezen functions and flows in the economy of gifts by the principle of dana and repudiates the idolatry of consumerism.

 

However, there is a need to clarify my terms of work in good faith. A two -hour block of my time is worth $5,000 in local currency. This is predicated on the basis of my lifelong expertise in meditation and professional therapy and coaching that has been accrued, honed, and refined over fiver decades. Its real value is priceless. Its real test is sincerity and courage.

 

On many occasions, I waive my honorarium fully for personal one-to-one consultations. On other occasions, I give a 95% to 98% discount for church, sangha, and charitable organizations, and even more for individuals who need my service but have financial constraints. Faith at work flows with mercy and grace in truth and wisdom.

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This is a matter of justice and fairness for all including myself. It is only dharmic and right to justly honour who I am and what I bring to the table at work. We should not encourage exploitation and disingenuity in the marketplace, whether secular or religious. We should practice wise consideration of situational justice and love for one and all. 

 

I am happy to work with you if you are amenable to my statement of faith and work as stipulated here.