A different kind of charity.

Unlike most charity groups, we emphasize the importance of caring for the self while helping others, and developing a mindfulness practice.
Unlike most mindfulness groups, we emphasize the importance of charity and public service. Both serving oneself and serving others are tantamount for the world and the individual to grow in Love.

We offer a variety of programs because everyone's way is different in this world. One might feel most connected while working with people, while another might feel more connected working with nature. One might feel most connected meditating, while another might feel most connected cooking. It's very important each person finds their own way Home.

Love Language

loving codewords we've coined to help simplify some of the more meta-physical topics

capital "H" "Home"

When we use the word "Home" we mean "heart". The heart is the home of the individual where the spirit lives. It's where truth, passion and compassion start and spread from. In a world of distractions and many illusions our goal is to help all Beings return Home again and again.

capital "B" "Being"

When we say Being, we are speaking to all energies in this universe. Big, small, seen, unseen, animate or inanimate. We share this Universe with all Beings and are connected to each other in this way. Next time you water your planets, try telling them how your day is going.

capital "E" "Emptiness"

A lot of people confuse this term as a negative. Emptiness refers simply to the absence of ruminating thoughts, emotional triggers, fears, cravings - it's a blank canvas on which peace and love can be easily painted. With daily hard work, Emptiness can serve as a foundation for creativity, relationship, etc.

capital "U" "Universe"

Some say cosmos, some say space, some say God, we say Universe. Universe is the truth and reality that we are living in. The more we cultivate our ability to connect personally with this Universe, the more we enter the constant flow of Love, which comes through us and spreads outwards again to all beings

capital "L" "Love"

When we use the word "Love" we are specifically referring to unconditional love. Inherent in unconditional love is space. That means every Being is free to do, say, feel whatever they choose, but we will always act for their growth in every moment without any expectation of getting something in return.

Our Founder: Sajana Godar

Sajana was born in Pokhara, Nepal the eldest of 5 children. Her childhood was relatively normal except for maybe the exceptional loving spirit found in her family and her parents' dedication to social work in their local community and abroad.

At the age of 17, Sajana was awakened by Mother Nature. She experienced the truth of non-separation seeing all Beings as Buddha and was blessed with the energy and light of Universal Love and empathy. Seeing clearly in everyone the deepest layer of goodness underneath all the layers of pain and confusion, she knew in that moment her purpose in being alive: to help others. Since that very moment she has dedicated her whole life to serving and healing others, from the pain of life, and the pain of being distanced from this divine nature and connection. From her mouth "If even my one word or action can be of benefit to another, then I will not hesitate to do it.

She tells that in everyone there is a unique and distinctive potential. It’s this uniqueness that has the ability to unite all with Love and compassion. In truth, there's no comparison or judgment between beings or their journeys. Each being and each being’s journey is a beautiful expression of Universe itself.
She is the light of Love that illuminates this spiritual path for each of us, showing the ways in which we can get deeper in touch with our own uniqueness and fine our own way Home. She wants all Beings to be strong, true in themselves, and totally self-dependent as source of inner light and love.
Within her 25 years of service, she has contributed to thousands of people’s personal growth by guiding them to connect with their inner-self and outer nature. Moreover, steering them to find their own unique path of balanced love and compassion. She shares her love and compassion for all beings by consulting, counseling, leading retreats, workshops, pilgrimages in her native land Nepal, and globally. In her day to day life Sajana is a lecturer in university, mother to 3 children, writer, public speaker, humanitarian and activist.

In 2021 she and small group of family and close friends established Universal Love as a non-profit charitable organization in the state of California, having the shared common goal of serving humanity for the benefit of all beings. This project is simply a group continuation of what Sajana has already been doing these last 25 years, with the addition of a government recognized entity that is able to host fundraising events internationally and offer resources to any Beings in need. It is never late to be awakened by your inner divine light and reintegrate with nature. By connecting to this higher consciousness, every Being can merge in the oneness of Universal Love.

The UL Family

Sajana Godar, Nepal Founder/Board Chair

Sajana is a university lecturer, writer, humanitarian, and Mother to All.

Shisir Godar, USA President

Shisir is an IT Analyst. He loves traveling, photography, and spending time in nature with his wife & daughter.

Colin Parker, USA Treasurer

Colin is the founder of Present & Positive, a nonprofit that hosts retreats and programs in Southern California

Jorn Materne, Germany
Vice President

Jörn has been leading tours and pilgrimages throughout Asia for the last 10 years.

Malcolm MacDuffie, USA Secretary

Malcolm is a musician by the name Lil Bird, currently living in Nepal writing and serving the community through Universal Love.

Sarad Godar, Nepal Head of Education

Sarad teaches math and science and serves as a IPC coordinator in Kumudini Homes. He is a devoted meditator.