Rebuilding War Torn Lives – Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka

Rebuilding a War Torn Village

Ten months have passed since the end of 30 year war in Sri Lanka. Our efforts to promote ethnic harmony and help those who were affected by war still continue. One of our long term projects is to rebuild a village which was completely destroyed by war and resettle the villagers who abandoned the village…

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Helping Wounded Veterans

In our ongoing efforts to help rebuild peace and promote ethnic harmony after the war in Sri Lanka, we have once again reached out to help wounded veterans. There are so many young men who have lost arms, legs, hearing or vision as a result of the war. The government, as well as individual citizens,…

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Green Projects Continue

The rainy season in northern Sri Lanka has just begun. This is the perfect time for planting trees. As part of our ongoing Green Project series, on Dec. 2nd 2009, Bhante participated in planting more than 50 fruit and coconut trees in northern Sri Lanka. This project was completed under the supervision and leadership of…

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Helping Former Tamil Tigers

Now that the war is over we all need to work hard to help the victims of war including ex-LTTE fighters, soldiers and ordinary citizens, adjust to post-conflict life. While the painful past can not be forgotten, we can help heal the wounds and move forward as one nation learning to live in peace. The…

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Reservoir Project Completed

It was the afternoon of December 1st, 2009. The rain was falling lightly in the village of Thirappanmaduwa where we are busy constructing houses. I crossed a field and climbed a small hill to the reservoir dam accompanied by a contractor, two engineers, and Brigadier Napagoda. It was a very beautiful view. The reservoir that…

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Eyeglasses for War Veterans

For the past few months we have been trying to extend our compassion to all who have been affected by the war in Sri Lanka. The devastation of war has far-reaching effects; everywhere we travel, people have been harmed and adversely affected in so many ways. This time we were able to turn our attention…

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Planting Trees: More Green Projects

We do not often think of the destruction of war beyond its human cause. How often do we think of the serious damage done to nature? The consequences of war have a widespread impact. Bombs, land mines, military equipment and tanks not only destroy trees, plants, and wildlife, they pollute the environment. As part of…

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Triple Gem Green Projects: Rebuilding Two Reservoirs

In our projects to assist the displaced victims of war in Sri Lanka, we have found a way to help heal environmental wounds as well. As part of our contribution to preserve nature and protect the environment we are planning to renovate and rebuild two reservoirs that have been damaged and destroyed due to war.…

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Lord Ganesh or Pulayar

At the request of Col. Bandara, we were very happy to donate a hand carved black stone statue of Lord Ganesh, or Pulayar, to the Displaced Children’s Home in Zone Four of Manik Farm on October 23, 2009. More than two hundred war-displaced children, mostly Hindu, are sheltered in this particular government-run orphanage. Hindu temples…

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Rebuilding War Torn Lives

We are looking for sponsors; homes already under construction. For thirty long years the Northern Province of Sri Lanka was under siege. The ordinary citizens of the North abandoned their traditional abodes and fled for life. After years of a disturbed existence they are now ready to go back to their villages. In the village…

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