BGR NEWS + TEACHINGS
Finding a Path Forward in Haiti
To support children in a turbulent moment in Haiti's history, BGR partners and other organizations offer a path to meet the immediate physical needs of young Haitians while strengthening their sense of community engagement and belonging.
Buddhist Ethics for a World in Crisis
An interview with BGR Founder and Chair Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi.
A Vesak Letter from Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi
Vesak, the full moon day in the month of May, is the day that celebrates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing into nirvana. Vesak is a day of joy, of lights, color, and celebration, giving us the chance to fully honor the Enlightened One.
BGR Approves New Projects for FY 2024–2025
Our Board has approved 59 projects that will provide food, education, women’s vocational training and support, and sustainable agriculture instruction and resources for communities in need in 21 countries.
Educational Support for Girls and Young Women in Nicaragua
Since 2016, BGR sponsorship has given hundreds of girls and young women in rural Nicaragua the opportunity to attend school.
In Memoriam: Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, 1931–2024
BGR founder Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi memorializes a friend who embodied compassion in action in Sri Lanka.
