HELPING HANDS NEWSLETTER
An Anonymous Gift in Response to Crisis in Southeast Asia
A charitable foundation administered by a longtime donor and supporter of BGR has responded to the humanitarian cries that have erupted in Sri Lanka and Myanmar with a generous donation that will be used to assist people facing food shortages in these two regions.
Reducing Malnourishment Through Ecologically Sustainable Agriculture in Malawi
BGR projects with our partner Ecology Action teach agricultural methods to increase crop yields and reduce malnutrition in Malawi, a country where 81 percent of residents experience moderate to severe food insecurity daily, and 19 percent of all children, women, and men are classified as undernourished.
Going Beyond Tribalism
By Ayya Dhammadīpā • These days there is a lot of emphasis on “finding your tribe.” Perhaps in response to the pervasive feelings of loneliness and isolation that are engendered by cultures of fierce economic competition and were reinforced by the pandemic, folks are now talking a lot about ways to identify and connect with other people like them.
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.
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.
To Rescue a World
By Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi • Every person, every being, is a unique perspective from which the universe experiences itself, a beam of light through which the universe bears witness to itself.
Food Sovereignty Through Traditional Agriculture for Indigenous Communities in Brazil
The Center for Indigenous Work (Centro de Trabalho Indigenista or CTI), a BGR partner since 2019, works closely with Indigenous people in Brazil to support land rights and the preservation and sustenance of traditional cultures.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
During the coronavirus crisis, Buddhist Global Relief is continuing to fund projects providing food, education, and other necessary support to the world’s most vulnerable people. Many of the communities we serve worldwide are experiencing immense need as this epidemic spreads among vulnerable and medically underserved populations. If you have the ability to help, please consider donating to BGR. You can contribute by PayPal or credit card here or by check mailed to: Buddhist Global Relief, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512, USA.
