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.

Site Updates!

The new “Locations” page is now live. Find where we are and come visit us soon! We have many more physical locations than are shown here, and we’re working hard on adding them as soon... (more...)

Posted by blia On March - 29 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

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Typhoon Morakot – Taiwan

On August 7th, 2009, Typhoon Morakot brought heavy wind and rain to Taiwan, causing severe damage. BLIA was the first on-scene in disaster-struck areas, providing food that the victims needed that very... (more...)

Posted by blia On February - 20 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

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From the Secretary General of the United Nations – Message Calling for Observance of the Olympic Truce

Please refer below for the Secretary General’s “Message Calling for Observance of the Olympic Truce.” The message is provided in English (pg 1), French (pg 2), Spanish (pg 3), Chinese... (more...)

Posted by blia On February - 16 - 2010ADD COMMENTS