BrightStar's Fee: Honoring Sacred Reciprocity

At BrightStar, we understand that the dance between money and spirituality is delicate, often misunderstood, and yet, when approached with reverence, it can transcend the material into the sacred. In the ancient tradition of Guru Dakshina, the seeker offers a gift in deep gratitude, honoring the wisdom, guidance, and healing they have received. This offering is not just a payment—it is a sacred gesture, a reflection of the love and reverence one feels for the teachings received.
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We believe that every ticket sold is a sacred offering—a contribution made in honor of the work, wisdom, and healing shared by those who teach, create, and guide. BrightStar serves as the altar where these offerings are made, a space where the energy of giving and receiving flows harmoniously and with respect.
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This exchange is not merely transactional. It is an act of reciprocity, where the seeker’s contribution honors the giver’s work. We keep this exchange pure, transparent, and balanced, ensuring that both the giver and receiver are held in reverence.
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BrightStar charges a straightforward fee of $0.89 per ticket sold, plus 1.85% of the total ticket price. This simple structure ensures that you can focus on your event while we manage the logistics, keeping costs minimal and the process clear.
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Our payment processor, Stripe, applies a fee to the entire transaction. To cover these costs, BrightStar collects $0.40 + 3.05% on top of the ticket price, ensuring the process is smooth and transparent for both you and your ticket buyers.
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If you’re offering free tickets, we waive all fees, making it easier for you to share your work without the burden of extra costs.
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In most cases, the ticket buyer covers the BrightStar and Stripe fees. This allows you to receive the full value of your offering, while the buyer understands the flow of the exchange.
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The entire process is automated, with all fees calculated and deducted at the time of purchase, so you can focus on what matters most—your event and your mission.
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At BrightStar, we are the vessel for the exchange between those who offer their gifts and those who seek them. We keep the process simple, clear, and sustainable, ensuring that the flow of giving and receiving continues with balance and respect.

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About the Author

Akal Sahai Khalsa

https://brightstarevents.com

Akal Sahai Khalsa’s life is not a search, but an unfolding—a journey where sacred music and energetic practice meet the pulse of a world waiting to awaken. Raised in an ashram, Akal learned that true transformation isn’t about finding something, but about letting go—of illusions, of limitations, of the stories that bind us. As the founder of BrightStar Events, he creates spaces that invite others to step into their own awakening, not with force, but with the ease of a river flowing towards the sea. His work is a quiet revolution, an invitation to embrace the dance between stillness and movement, between the infinite and the intimate. Akal's presence is a reminder that enlightenment is not a destination—it’s the alchemy of being fully alive, in each breath, in each moment.