Africa

As you know I make several visits to Africa each year in order to participate in essential humanitarian projects. In April 2007 I spent a week in Kenya visiting rural villages and towns assisting those who are in need. We donated 10 more wheelchairs this time which were sponsored by Buddhist Mahavihara of Malaysia. There…

Dear Friends, As promised in my recent New Year’s message, the following is an update of my last few weeks. What a blessing it is for me to share with you accounts of my travels and teachings. Your support brings hope for peace and your warm thoughts help to spread inspiration throughout the world?especially in…

This past September, I traveled to Kenya in support of our humanitarian projects there. I visited several schools and hospitals to supervise our ongoing projects and to donate some much-needed items. I am happy to report that the Triple Gem Society has donated ten more wheelchairs to some people who, having never had a wheelchair…

Eyes are one of the most important treasures in our life. To see the beauty of this world and experience our physical surroundings is a great blessing. Unfortunately millions of people wake up everyday never to see the light of the day. Many live in darkness simply because they have no money to correct their…

Triple Gem Society was able to donate a computer to the teachers of Kigumo district in Kenya to help them to continue their education. Following is the letter received form the co-coordinator of the program Mr. John Kihu Dear Venerable Bhante Wimala, First, I wish to thank you greatly for your favorable response to our…

In the last five years, we have been donating wheelchairs to the most needy disabled people in Kenya. One of the recent recipients of wheelchairs was over 40 years old and has been disabled all his life. Our wheelchair was the first wheelchair he ever had. Can you believe somebody crawling for forty years without…

Recently we have donated more funds and a computer to the Wajir district of Kenya as part of our ongoing efforts to stop FGM. It is a sad thing to note that such barbaric acts of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) are still practiced in many remote areas in Africa. In some parts of Kenya , in particular,…

On January 05, 2006 We donated a birthing bed and a tool trolley to the maternity word in Kerugoya District Hospital in Kenya. Although this could be considered relatively small deed it has made an enormous difference to many women including the staff of maternity ward. It was a joyful day for all of us,…

Children and babies are the most vulnerable members of our human community. When a child is born we are happy and we welcome them with excitement. Then we must do everything necessary to provide the proper care for their wellbeing. Yet, each year, millions of children die needlessly. It is a fact! In Africa, one…