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Support a Student

Open the doors to wisdom: empower a dedicated student with access to transformative spiritual education.

Support someone’s personal development: make a contribution toward their education today.

With your help, a student facing hardship can gain access to a journey of inner growth and spiritual education.

The educational mission of the Bhaktivedanta Study Center is rooted in a fruitful dialogue between ancient wisdom and contemporary psychology. Often, however, financial difficulties alone prevent motivated individuals from accessing these paths toward greater awareness. To break down this barrier, we have launched the “Adopt a Student” initiative — a solidarity fund designed to provide scholarships and targeted financial assistance to those who wish to pursue their inner journey but require concrete material support.

Professor and student during an oral examination

Sponsor a student and change a life

The Bhaktivedanta Study Center offers educational programs that integrate ancient wisdom with inner growth, guiding each student on an authentic journey of personal transformation. With your support, you make high-caliber educational paths—both humanly and professionally—accessible to others:

  • Traditional Yoga Sciences: academic programs dedicated to the development of human, inner, and spiritual resources.
  • Bhaktivedanta Relational Counseling: training focused on empathetic listening, conflict resolution, and the practice of offering support to others.
  • Yoga Teacher Training: structured programs designed to help students master and rigorously transmit the theory and practice of Yoga.
  • Cuisine for the Soul and Ayurvedic Principles: courses dedicated to mindful eating, holistic health, and the ecology of nourishment.
Written assessment during a counseling session

An Act of Solidarity

Supporting a student means much more than simply making a donation.

It means opening the doors to knowledge and giving someone the chance to realize a dream.

This is the inspiration behind "Adopt a Student"—a project that, thanks to the generosity of those who believe in the value of giving, provides financial support for the studies of those in need.

Marco Ferrini presents a counseling certificate to a course participant

How you can contribute

  • 1. Sponsor a Trainee: Cover all or part of the costs of their training program.

  • 2. Provide a study grant: Donate any amount to support those in need.
  • 3. Become a Project Ambassador: Help spread the word about this initiative so that more people can get involved.
Counseling lesson by Andrea Boni

How you can donate

PayPal / Credit Card

Safe and fast: you can donate via credit card or PayPal on a secure page with an SSL certificate.

Bank Transfer

in the name of

Centro Studi Bhaktivedanta
Cassa di Risparmio di Volterra S.p.A.
IBAN IT 27 I 06370 71120 000010007400

Postal Current Account

in the name of

Centro Studi Bhaktivedanta
Posteitaliane S.p.A.
C/C: 000012609566
IBAN: IT 97 W 07601 14000 000012609566

"The greatest gift is one that transforms the life of the recipient and enriches the soul of the giver."

Tax Benefits.
Your gift is worth more.

Benefici Fiscali. Il tuo dono vale di più

The Bhaktivedanta Study Center is a recognized non-profit association (registered in the Register of Legal Entities of the Prefecture of Pisa under number 42, dated December 4, 2002) and an Association for Social Promotion (APS); consequently, individuals and companies that make voluntary donations may benefit from tax incentives provided for by law.

  • Individuals may claim a tax deduction of up to 30% on donations, with a maximum limit of €30,000 per year (Art. 83, paragraph 1, Legislative Decree 117/2017).
  • Companies and businesses may deduct donations up to 10% of their total declared income (Art. 83, paragraph 2, Legislative Decree 117/2017).
  • To benefit from these tax incentives, please keep proof of your donation (such as a bank transfer receipt, bank statement, or transaction record).
  • Always provide your personal details so that you can receive a donation receipt.

The Meaning of the Gift in the Indo-Vedic Tradition

As stated in the Bhagavad Gita (17.20):
Come affermato nella Bhagavad Gita (17.20):

"Charity given out of a sense of duty, without expectation of anything in return, at the proper time and place, and to a worthy recipient, is considered to be in the mode of goodness."

The Meaning of the Gift in the Indo-Vedic Tradition

As stated in the Bhagavad Gita (17.20):
Come affermato nella Bhagavad Gita (17.20):

"Charity given out of a sense of duty, without expectation of anything in return, at the proper time and place, and to a worthy recipient, is considered to be in the mode of goodness."

Bhagavad Gita lectures collection by Marco Ferrini

Centro Studi Bhaktivedanta

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(+39) 320 3264838
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