Our Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign is off to a great start. With 23 days remaining, we’ve already reached 51% of our funding goal. Check out the live update below for the latest numbers.
So, what’s this campaign about? Let me break it down for you. We recently sent out a newsletter to our 17,652 subscribers about it. Here’s the gist: Last week, we kicked off a crowdfunding effort to produce four highly effective meditations developed by Bodhipaksa over the years. By pre-ordering the upcoming CD or MP3 version, you would help us cover production costs. There are also other ways to donate if you prefer.
We’ve been busy. Our website attracts more than 1.5 million visitors each year. For instance, one of our top pages has been viewed over half a million times. Even our most popular blog post has been read more than 300,000 times. Hundreds of thousands of people have learned to meditate with us, completely free of charge. On top of that, our guided meditation CDs—which help fund our activities—have reached a similar audience size.
Your support makes a significant impact. The more CDs we publish, the more financially secure we become. This stability lets us focus less on financial stress and more on providing you with valuable resources that can make your life happier.
These meditations have been tried and tested by many people, who found them to be transformative. Whether they were new to meditation or had been practicing for years, users have reported profound benefits. Here’s what some people had to say:
Kate from Maine: “That was astonishing. As a high-anxiety person, I stumbled on this while seeking help in focusing on tasks. Wow. I feel so peaceful and yet ready to tackle the tasks awaiting my attention. Thank you!”
Jennifer from Colorado: “This is a favorite. Bodhipaksa’s voice is very calming. I can definitely feel a positive difference in my body when I open up my awareness as suggested in this meditation.”
Care from Seattle: “Wow. This way of becoming present was new to me. It helped lift the weight from my heart. Thanks!”
Ryan from Florida: “Excellent. I’ve had trouble calming my thoughts while attempting meditation. When it was mentioned during this session, I was surprised that my mind was already calm.”
Gina from Florida: “Very calming and effective in such a short amount of time.”
Bodhipaksa has spent decades teaching meditation and has created numerous techniques that quickly and effectively calm the mind. These methods reduce intrusive thoughts and promote a sense of peace and spaciousness. We realized we have almost 20 different techniques to share, so we decided to produce a series of CDs (and MP3s). The first in this series, Guided Meditations for Inner Peace, is what we’re currently fundraising for.
Crowdfunding is an amazing way to bring visions to life. It allows creators to share their ideas with the public, who can then support these projects in exchange for perks. In our case, the perks include early access to these guided meditations and even alternate versions of them. No matter the level of contribution, you’ll get the satisfaction of supporting an organization that does a lot of good in the world.
We hope you’ll support us by donating and sharing our project with your friends and on social media. You can find and support our Creating Inner Peace project on our Indiegogo page.
Thank you!
Mark, Mary, and Bodhipaksa at Wildmind