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Equip a Monk to Serve the World
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€1,464 raised of €4.5K
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I’m on a mission to share meditation, yoga, devotional music, and spiritual guidance with the world.
After years of intensive training as a monk, I have recently arrived in the United States to begin a life of service. My goal is simple: to help others find the same inner happiness and purpose I discovered through these practices. To reach as many people as possible—both in person and online—I need a few essential tools to get started.
MY STORY:
My name is Dada Priyakrsna. I'm originally from Italy, and I'm a yogic monk, spiritual teacher, and social worker.
Some years ago, I felt completely lost in life. I had many worldly ambitions and accomplished them all, yet I found myself asking:
“What is the point? What is the purpose of life?”
I surrendered. And that surrender brought me to the spiritual path. Through meditation, I discovered inner guidance and a profound sense of purpose.
While volunteering at a Children’s Home in Thailand run by Ananda Marga, it became crystal-clear:
“This is my calling. This is what I want to dedicate my life to — sharing meditation and spiritual practices to transform lives and help create a better world.”
From Thailand, I went directly to Ananda Marga training center to become a monk, spiritual teacher, and social worker.
I completed three and a half years of intensive training in Sweden and India and was initiated as an Acharya (spiritual teacher).
Now, I have been assigned to serve in the United States.
Having let go of most of my personal possessions during my training, I am now starting over to lay the foundations for this work.
WHERE THE FUNDS WILL GO:
Your support will cover two essential needs:
1. Visa costs
To continue my work legally in the United States, I am beginning the R-1 Religious Worker visa process.
- USCIS R-1 Visa Petition Fee: $1,000
- DS-160 Visa Application Fee: $205
- Required Travel for Consulate Interview (USA → Italy return): $1,100
- Local accommodation/transport for interview: $300
- Processing & Administrative fees: $200
- Subtotal: ~$2,805 USD / €2,410 EUR
2. Equipment for Teaching & Outreach:
This minimal professional setup allows me to record high-quality teachings and music while traveling.
- Camera for video/photography: $1,100
- Lighting (Key light, stand, diffuser): $275
- Audio (Stereo condenser & lavalier microphones): $340
- Tripod & portable background: $100
- Portable SSD for secure storage: $240
- Guitar for Kiirtan and devotional music: $400
- Subtotal: ~$2,455 USD / €2,115 EUR
Total Goal: ~$5,275 USD / €4,530 EUR
YOUR SUPPORT:
If you feel inspired, I invite you to join me in this mission.
Your contribution directly provides the tools needed to share meditation and spiritual guidance with spiritual seekers around the world.
A heartfelt thank you,
Dada Priyakrsna
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