The countless challenges of 2021 have affected all of us, including our teachers. Their strength, loving kindness, and support qualities we are used to experiencing, but we may not realize the energy it takes to cope with these tumultuous, divisive times while also holding space for us, their students.
In the short video below, teachers Anne Laney in Colorado and Christa Jonas in Germany share about some of the fears and uncertainties they faced as the pandemic began devastating communities across the world. The practices of the Diamond Approach and the offerings of the school sustained them, revealed their inner strength and resilience, and even provided gifts of holding and community they had not expected.
The teaching and practices of our path are invaluable supports for teachers and students, providing grounding when the outside world seems to be falling apart. We hope everyone who values this holding can contribute to our end-of-year campaign.
The Ridhwan School, like most spiritual institutions or churches in the US, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on donations for a portion of its annual budget. Can we count on you to give what you can to help us continue to support the teachings in the world, and our beloved community?
This year, a generous member of our community has offered to give $50,000 if we can collectively raise another $50,000 in unrestricted funds between now and the end of the year.
Click here to double your donation. By giving what you can, you will help us secure this challenge gift and reach our annual fundraising goal.
Thank you for all your support, whatever form it has taken over the year. We are deeply grateful to be connected with you through the teachings and our precious Ridhwan community.
With deep appreciation,
Friends of Ridhwan
Angelika Boehme, Guus Brackel, Laurie Chestnut, Rob Gussenhoven, Seth Schapiro, Scott Vachon and Richard Wallstein