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.

BLIA Brazil, under the guidance of Venerable Master Hsing Yun, began the “Sons of Buddha” project in 2003. The purpose of the project was to alleviate some of the social, educational, and health problems... (more...)

Posted by blia On November - 4 - 2009ADD COMMENTS
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In 2003, Buddha’s Light International Association established the Hospital Los Angeles in Ciudad Del Este, Paraguay. The original and lasting goal is to provide free medical services for the poor.... (more...)

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Grand Master Venerable Hsing Yun has always placed emphasis on primary education. As we all know India has great economic disparities. While many Indians are in Forbes’ Billionaires list, there... (more...)

Posted by blia On June - 27 - 20091 COMMENT
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