BLIA is a faith-based organization of monastic and lay Buddhists, and an NGO under the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Work done by BLIA include promoting education and raising gender equality, providing medical services and emergency relief, and supporting environmental sustainability. We emphasis long-term assistance, especially regarding education and basic health services for women and children.
BLIA is headquartered in Hacienda Heights, California, with worldwide branches serving local communities.
BLIA Supports Millennium Development Goal 7: Environmental Sustainability Environmental and Spiritual Preservation Buddha’s Light International Association President Master Hsing Yung In a keynote speech given at FoGuangShan Monastery on October 2, 2010 by BLIA President Master Hsing-Yun, he outlines steps taken by the organization in addressing the direct correlation between the organization’s... (more...)
Below is the keynote speech given by Venerable Master Hsing Yun at the 2010 Buddha’s Light International Association General Conference in Taiwan. Venerable Master Hsing Yun gives an impassioned plea for all people to acknowledge the damage humankind has done to Earth, and to start taking steps to heal our planet. He rejects despair and surrender, and conveys a strong message of hope and renewal... (more...)
The following video and PDF documents how BLIA reached out to the communities affected by the Christchurch Earthquake in New Zealand. BLIA’s relief efforts included providing food, hot water, internet workstations, and memorial services for the victims of the earthquake. Additionally, BLIA created a temporary work station local rescue teams and the police. Click here for the PDF version of... (more...)
On Mother’s Day, over 100,000 guests from all around the world attended the 2011 Buddha’s Birthday Celebration held in front of the Taiwanese Presidential Office in Taipei. Politicians, ambassadors, officials from as far as Nicaragua, Nauru, St. Christopher, the Philippines, and Mexico joined in on the festivities. Notable guests include Vice President of Taiwan, Vincent Siew; Former Head... (more...)
