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Fall 2021 • Volume 13, Number 3
BGR Joins Symposium on Human Dignity at Jewish Theological Seminary
This interfaith conference explored the theme of “Upholding Human Dignity in Turbulent Times.” At the event, BGR founder and chair Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi gave a presentation on a panel on the subject of “Hunger, Displacement, and Civilian Suffering.”
BGR Community: A Smallholder Farmer in Malawi
Farms in Maria’s town in Malawi are failing due to climate shocks and soil degradation caused by industrialized farming. Through training provided by BGR partner Ecology Action, Maria has learned sustainable agriculture techniques to improve yields while conserving resources.
A Holiday Message from Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi
As we come to the end of 2025, please bring forth a heart of compassion and help us give a hand to some of the most needy people in this world.
Embodying the Great Compassion of the Buddha
A letter from BGR's founder and chair, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, reflecting on our collective efforts to uplift individuals, families, and communities facing poverty, food insecurity, and social marginalization.
Buddhist Action to Feed the Hungry 2025: Transforming Compassion Into Action
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, BGR founder and chair Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi hosted the 2025 Buddhist Action to Feed the Hungry Online Gathering, “Transforming Compassion Into Action”. A celebration of our shared commitment and community, the event featured Dharma talks and guided meditations from Buddhist monastics and lay teachers as well as introductions to BGR’s work to relieve the suffering of chronic hunger and poverty worldwide.
BGR Community: A Young Woman in Mongolia Prepares for a Career in STEM
Namuun, a young woman in Ulaanbataar, pursues university studies with the support of BGR partner Maitreya Charity and the Asral Center.
We Must End the Starvation of Gaza
A quarter of the way into the 21st century, we would never have expected an economically developed nation to deliberately set out to starve an entire population in a territory under its control. Such a policy would seem to belong to a past era, a time before the international community adopted binding codes of human rights. Yet in Gaza today, this assumption is being turned upside down.
Helping Women and Girls Break the Cycle of Poverty in Nagpur, India
Founded by the Australian Buddhist nun Ayya Yeshe, Bodhicitta Foundation provides food, housing, education, vocational training, and social services for people in need in Nagpur, India.
Buddhist Action to Feed the Hungry 2025
Hosted by BGR founder and chair Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, BGR’s annual Buddhist Action to Feed the Hungry Online Gathering, “Transforming Compassion Into Action,” will be held on October 25, 2025.
BGR Community: A Young Mother Learns Tools to Feed Her Family in Malawi
As climate change and corporate agriculture devastate smallholder farms in Malawi, a young mother receives training in sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture methods from BGR partner Ecology Action.
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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.
