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.
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. The hospital specifically serves pregnant women and children. Statistics for Years 2003-2008 total successful deliveries – 14,182 total pediatric visits – 136,460 total OB/GYN visits –... (more...)
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 is also an estimated 250 million Indians below the poverty line. This means they earn less than one dollar a day. For many children, education is merely a dream. Although the government provides free... (more...)
Children are pure and simple. In order to elevate their confidence in learning and to cultivate the beauty of their disposition, BLIA Sri Lanka Chapter, on June 21st organized a children art completion on the theme – The Three Acts of Goodness, at the Sri Sangharatana Dhamma School in the Porawagama Village of Elpitiya, 100km south of Colombo. The competition was participated by 152 students... (more...)
Nargis cyclone is approaching its first anniversary. Though the UN and international NGO have rendered their greatest support for reconstruction, many of the 2.4 millions affected are still pending for normal life. Farmers in the affected Ma Kyin Myine Island are yet to cultivate in their padi filed. The Japanese have found that the soil is still contaminated and at least after the raining season,... (more...)
