Sumanananda Premseri

This is a sight to rejoice. A Mahayana center running a Theravada Novitiate program in Chennai, India in the spirit of the Buddha Dhamma. The Buddha Light International Association, Chennai Chapter has been working closely with the Buddhist Maha Vihara Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for several years to translate Dhamma booklets from English into Tamil in a co-sharing program. Books translated by the BLIA, Chennai Chapter into Tamil are later sponsored for free distribution by the Vihara for free distribution in Tamil Nadu, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.

Buddhism today is growing at a steady pace in Southern India in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhara Pradesh, Maharashta and Karnataka where state languages are widely used compared to the national language Hindi.

I would like to share this happiness of sharing the Dhamma with you in this month of Wesak. These are from Dhamma dana donations were made by the Buddhists in Malaysia and also various other Buddhist societies who came forward to support the Vihara to sponsor various titles in India in local languages such as Siri Jayanthi Association, Nalanda Buddhist Society and Subang Jaya Buddhist Association.

The Buddhist Maha Vihara in Malaysia currently publishes free Dhamma booklets in 19 languages and is working with various groups worldwide to translate Dhamma booklets into more than 30 languages. The Vihara publishes Dhamma booklets in the following languages: English, Sinhala, Tamil, Mandarin, Malay, Hindi, Kannada, Telegu, Oriya, Vietnamese, Burmese, Thai, Portugese, Spanish, French, Dutch, Luganda, Kishwahili and Chichewa. The Vihara publishes about 300,000 free booklets annually.

Blia wishes Japan Speedy Recovery from the Devastating Earthquake

On the fateful day of March 11th, an earth-shattering quake coupled with engulfing tsunami shattered japan. This calamity not Only sent a shock through the country unexpectedly but also touched people all over the world with limitless heartfelt sympathy.

blia pays the deepest condolence to the victums and residents of the catastrophe, meanwhile, we also show our respect to their highly efficient rescue operation and people provide support to each other in time of need, should there by any need for assistance, blia will be behind the effort wholeheartabledly.

Dana/Generosity

Dana is the practice of cultivating generosity. Giving without seeking anything in return leads to greater spiritual wealth. Further, it purifies and transforms the mind of the giver. All Sangha’s depend deeply on the generosity of their members to continue to share the Dharma. Our Sangha is able to offer its services to our community because of the benevolent donations from our Sangha Brothers and Sisters. We thank you for helping our Sangha in offering benefits to everyone through your generous contributions.