BGR NEWS + TEACHINGS
BGR Responds to Horn of Africa Drought Crisis With Emergency Aid
In response to the unfolding tragedy in the Horn of Africa, Buddhist Global Relief is partnering with five international organizations to provide emergency relief. This assistance is targeted to reach the populations in the region most severely impacted by hunger.
A Vesak Message from Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi
The Buddha arrived at his attainment of Buddhahood by practicing the paramitas or spiritual perfections over countless lives. The first of the spiritual perfections is dana-paramita, “the perfection of giving.” In life after life, as a bodhisattva, the future Buddha sacrificed his wealth, his status, his bodily parts, and even his life in order to rescue others from suffering.
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.
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.
