Buddha's Light International Association

BLIA is a faith-based organization of monastic and lay Buddhists, and an NGO under the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Our organization works to spread awareness, equality and faith through education. We provide international humanitarian aid, and emphasize long term assistance, especially education and basic health services for women and children.

BLIA is headquartered in Hacienda Heights, California, and has branches throughout the world serving their local communities.

World Oceans Day – June 8th, 2010

In light of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the Secretary General’s message on World Oceans Day (shared below) is particularly important. We are reminded that the ocean is... (more...)

Posted by blia On June - 8 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

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2010 Buddha’s Birthday

On May 10, 2010, we were honored to have Mr. Ralph Cwerman, President and Co-Founder of The Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI), accept our invitation to attend the annual Buddha’s Birthday Celebration... (more...)

Posted by blia On May - 27 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

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A Visit to Haiti

The Buddha’s Light International Association Representative to UN ECOSOC – NGO Branch, Venerable Miaohong, recently visited Haiti on a trip organized by The Humpty Dumpty Institute. She went... (more...)

Posted by blia On May - 19 - 2010ADD COMMENTS