Sacred Stream Video Archival Project

The Foundation of the Sacred Stream is a small non-profit organization and school for consciousness studies in Berkeley, CA. As part of our mission, we provide a platform for artists, teachers, and thought leaders to share their ideas and insight in person at the Sacred Stream Center and online. Our Artist & Lecture series has already brought many thought leaders, artists, and healers to the Sacred Stream Center, including author and scholar, Robert Thurman, the Dalai Lama’s English translator Thupten Jinpa, spiritual teacher Matthew Fox, Enneagram scholar Helen Palmer, Grammy nominees Liz Story, Barbara Higbie, and Lisa Lynne, The Marin Chamber Singers, internationally acclaimed Sarod master Rajeev Taranath, and many more.

One of our goals is to preserve this wisdom and culture for the future, and to share these events with the world for free. Our Video Archival Project is already underway, but the costs far exceed our capacity as a small non-profit to produce and distribute. Total production and post-productions costs per 60-minute video are, on average, $5000. However, with many of our projects, we have already completed filming and just need help financing the editing and rendering before releasing them on our YouTube channel.

Our limited budget has only allowed us to produce about a tenth of the content that we have already begun. For just a few thousand dollars per project, we can continue our efforts. If you have enjoyed our free videos in the past, or think that you might benefit from them in the future, or you just want to participate in something worthwhile that helps others, you can make a big difference by making any size donation now.

Anything that you contribute to this important project – no matter how small – will go a long way to helping us meet our goal.

Thank you for your consideration and support.

Gift Descriptions

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Khata: A beautiful Tibetan ceremonial scarf decorated with the eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism.

Meditation on Light (Download): For defining, clearing and recharging your body’s subtle energy system, this meditation helps with burn-out, energy drain, and cultivating the overall health of body, mind, and spirit.

Eco-Friendly Flash Drive: With a stunning natural hardwood shell made from certified eco-friendly European Maple Wood, these Sacred Stream branded flash drives are the perfect blend of modern technology and sophisticated styling.

Tibetan Prayer Flags (Set of 5): These popular prayer flags are handmade in Nepal and include 5 sets of 10 flags each. Flag colors are the traditional yellow, white, red, blue and green and feature images of the Windhorse on each flag. Each flag measures approximately 8 x 6 inches, and each string is about 8 feet long. 

Robert Thurman and Matthew Fox: Cultivating Peace in Difficult Times (Video): Own this historic discussion between NY Times bestselling author and Buddhist scholar, Robert Thurman, and bestselling author and Christian theologian, Rev. Matthew Fox, in full. This is the first and only time Bob and Matt have shared a stage and it is delightful, humorous, and filled with insight. It is a rare and special video for your collection and something you will turn to again and again. Available exclusively as part of this fundraiser.

Man of Peace: the Illustrated Life Story of the Dalai Lama of Tibet by Robert Thurman (Signed Collector’s Edition): Here, in full color for the first time, is the story of the Dalai Lama’s lifelong struggle to preserve his peoples’ culture and defend them against one of the last great empires, the People’s Republic of China. This beautiful trade paper graphic novel tells the story of how he took on an empire, calling for truth, peace, and justice for his Tibetan people. Written and signed by Robert Thurman.

Coming to Peace by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. (Signed Collector’s Edition): Isa Gucciardi’s inspiring book on conflict resolution and finding peace internally and externally reached number one in Religion and Spirituality on Amazon within the first week of its release. This groundbreaking book shows how the processes of Coming to Peace meet those in conflict and provides them a pathway to reconciliation and wholeness.

Isa Space Clearing Sprays (3-Pack; Travel Size): Isa’s space clearing sprays are just the thing for clearing and revitalizing energy in your home, office, car, or healing space. This travel size trio is perfect for people on the go. They can be carried on a plane, or easily kept in a glove box, purse, or briefcase. All sprays are a proprietary blend of 100% botanical essential oils and flower essences.

The Sacred Stream Digital Video Collection (Download): This exclusive video collection features several outstanding talks given at the Sacred Stream Center, including Thupten Jinpa’s talk, “A Fearless Heart”, Robert Thurman and Matthew Fox’s talk, “Cultivating Peace in Difficult Times,” and Isa Gucciardi’s talk, “The Intersection of Shamanism and Buddhism.”

Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity: For those interested in offering the maximum support to our archival project, supporters at the $500, $1000, and $1500 levels will be mentioned in upcoming videos and podcast episodes. Your name (or company name) will also be listed on our podcast and video webpages (There is also an option to remain anonymous.) In addition, sponsors will receive digital copies of their videos for their collection. See perks for details.