Patricia Brick, Author at Buddhist Global Relief

Buddhist Global Relief is unable to respond directly to large-scale disaster relief efforts. To contribute directly to the relief effort along the Turkey and Syria border …

Those who wish to contribute to the relief effort for victims of the earthquake along the Turkey and Syria border may contribute to any of the following organizations: Doctors Without Borders; Oxfam America; CARE; the U.N. World Food Programme; Action Against Hunger; Unicef; International Medical Corps; or the Tzu Chi Foundation.

2023 New Year Retreat: Anchoring Our Lives in the Dharma

This event was a beautiful celebration of our worldwide community of practitioners of conscientious compassion, featuring Dharma talks from renowned Buddhist teachers: Roshi Joan Hogetsu Hoeberichts, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, Bhante Buddharakkita; and Dassanāya Buddhist Community founder Ayyā Dhammadīpa.

Quiet Strength in the Face of Might: The Courage of the University Women of Afghanistan

Since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, life for women and girls has become even more severely circumscribed. In this project with partner CARE, funding from Buddhist Global Relief is supporting 38 courageous young women in pursuing higher education in Afghanistan.

BGR Helping Hands Podcast: I Am the River, The River Is Me, with David Loy

Host Daniel Blake speaks with Dr. David Loy, a professor, writer, activist, and Zen teacher. David, author of the 2019 book "Ecodharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis," speaks with Daniel about engaged Buddhism, and specifically the bodhisattva path, as it relates to the climate crisis and the future of our world.

Gotami’s Gone: A Song for the Buddha’s Childhood Caregiver

Composer, performer, and educator Daniel Blake created a beautiful musical piece for BGR's Creating a Compassionate World online Dharma gathering. The music is composed to an adaptation of a verse on the spiritual awakening of Maha Gotami.

Together, We Are Creating a More Compassionate World

Hundreds of members of BGR's worldwide community gathered together in October for our 2022 Buddhist Action to Feed the Hungry online Dharma Gathering.

Creating a Food Oasis in an Urban Food Desert in Easton, Pennsylvania

Supported by BGR grants since 2018, the Easton Urban Farm (EUF) is a remarkable success story, providing fresh produce to low-income urban residents who struggle to afford basic necessities.

Podcast Episode 4: I Am the River, The River Is Me, with David Loy

Host Daniel Blake speaks with Dr. David Loy, a professor, writer, activist, and Zen teacher. David, author of the 2019 book "Ecodharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis," speaks with Daniel about engaged Buddhism, and specifically the bodhisattva path, as it relates to the climate crisis and the future of our world.

The Power of the Dhamma: Turning a Little into a Lot

It is easy to be overwhelmed by the suffering we witness daily. But what is so remarkable about the transformative power of the Dhamma, manifested in compassion and generosity, is that it is not only the recipient who is blessed, but the giver, you and me, as well.

Buddhist Action 2022: Creating a More Compassionate World

The teachers at BGR's annual online gathering included Joseph Goldstein, Konjun Gaelyn Godwin, Bhante Buddharakkhita, Ven. Lekshe Tsomo, Rev. Kiyonobu Kuwahara, Raimund Hopf, Bhante Saranapala, and Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi.

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