Help

How can we
steady the path?

Most answers are below. If you need a human, write to hello@thepromisedstudios.com — we respond within one business day.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Account
How do I cancel my subscription?

Open Profile → Settings → Membership. Monthly plans cancel monthly. Annual plans pro-rate to the unused months. No retention questions, no friction. The dharma does not coerce.

Can I share my account with my partner?

Member and Pilgrim Circle accounts allow two simultaneous devices. We do not enforce a household check — but if you find yourself sharing across families, an additional seat is $4.99/mo.

I lost access to the email I signed up with.

Write to hello@thepromisedstudios.com from any address with the original payment receipt or the last four digits of the card used at sign-up. We will restore the account within 48 hours.

Where do I download tax invoices?

Profile → Orders has all platform purchases. Profile → Settings → Membership has subscription invoices. Both download as PDF with full GSTIN/VAT detail when supplied at checkout.

Content & library
Why are some episodes marked “in production”?

The Promised Studios is a living canon. We publish what is finished and signal what is in production so you know what is coming. Production-marked items unlock as they are completed and are surfaced first in your library.

Can I download episodes for offline viewing?

Member and Pilgrim Circle members can download up to 25 items at a time for offline viewing on iOS and Android. Downloads expire 30 days after first play if you are offline.

Are the live pujas recorded?

Yes. Every broadcast is archived and indexed by tradition, lineage, and ceremony. You can browse the archive at /sangha → All channels → Archive.

Pilgrimage
How do I redeem pilgrim credits?

Credits apply automatically at checkout on Tier 2 and above. They never expire and stack across years. You can also gift unused credits to other Pilgrim Circle members.

What is included in a Tier 4 — Live a Life experience?

Twelve days resident at a monastery, ordained for the period, with a personal teacher. Includes accommodation, two daily meals, robes, alms-round participation, dharma instruction, and a closing ceremony. Travel to the host country is separate.

Can I cancel a pilgrimage I have already booked?

Full refund up to 60 days before departure. 50% credit 30–60 days before. After 30 days the deposit is non-refundable — the monastery has prepared.

Shop
How long does shipping take?

Items ship from Kathmandu, Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Patan, and Paro. Allow 7–14 business days to most destinations, with the pilgrim card and serial certificate included.

What does the dana percentage mean?

A defined share of every sale — 10 to 35 percent — flows directly back to the monastery or artisan who made the product. The percentage is printed on every product page. There are no intermediaries.

What if a sacred object is damaged in transit?

We ship insured. Email hello@thepromisedstudios.com with a photograph within 14 days of delivery — we will replace at our cost. Damaged items are returned to the source monastery for blessing-recycling.

Privacy & sacred conduct
Do you share my data with the monasteries?

Only your name and tradition preference if you are subscribed to a specific monastery channel. Never your address, payment information, or viewing history. See Privacy for the full policy.

How do you handle requests for prayer or merit transfer?

Pilgrim Circle members can submit ceremonial intentions through their personal teacher. These are folded into the daily monastic schedule at the destination of choice. No upcharge.

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