Help first. Let wisdom travel further.
The Four Steps is a giving-first directory. When our community grows, we also grow the libraries, translations, and teachings that made this work possible. Below are the causes we proudly highlight. Donations are processed directly with each organization; The Four Steps does not take a fee on direct gifts.
How Your Giving Works
- Direct to the source: Donate on the organization’s own site.
- Transparent by design: We list causes clearly; amounts are never shown on member profiles.
- Every bit helps: Even small, recurring gifts keep preservation and teaching alive.
Asian Classics Institute (ACI)
Asian Classics Institute (ACI)
Accurate, accessible, and transformational Buddhist study.
Asian Classics Institute makes the foundational teachings of the Buddha available to the world in a way that is faithful to the lineage of Je Tsongkapa and usable in everyday life. ACI trains teachers, produces events, archives original works, and translates and distributes materials globally.
- Structured courses and teacher training
- Archiving, translation, and worldwide distribution
- Lineage-based approach for depth and clarity
Diamond Cutter Classics (DCC)
Translation, preservation, and dissemination of ancient wisdom.
Diamond Cutter Classics is a 501(c)(3) that translates and shares classical Asian philosophical texts with accuracy and relevance. DCC also nurtures the next generation of translators—sustaining a living tradition that bridges ancient insight and modern understanding.
- Scholarly translation with practical relevance
- Preservation and publication of classical texts
- Mentorship for emerging translators
A Note on Independence
The Four Steps is a neutral platform. We highlight causes that align with our values of preservation, accuracy, access, and service. Donations go directly to each organization; we do not collect or process funds on their behalf.
Prefer to Give through Purchases?
From time to time, selected products in our Shop display a small percentage pledged to one of the causes above. Those contributions are summarized in our periodic community updates.