KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (RNS) — With all temples in Malaysia closed to the public in an effort to curb the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s 5.4 million Buddhists — the second largest faith group in the mostly Muslim nation — observed Vesak, or Buddha Day, from home this year. This important holiday commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha.
Link: https://www.sgi-italia.org/8x1000coronavirus/ L’Istituto Buddista Italiano Soka Gakkai ha deciso di devolvere in favore dell’emergenza Coronavirus l’intera somma dell’8xmille che riceverà dallo Stato per la prima volta il prossimo giugno. Ha inoltre deciso di destinare subito 500.000 euro alla Protezione Civile quale immediato contributo in questa prima fase di interventi, attingendo ai propri fondi. L’Istituto Buddista …
Link: https://m.phnompenhpost.com/national/mgn-emperor-holds-large-covid-19-blessing-ceremony Three hundred monks, including patriarchs, from across the Kingdom were in attendance as MGN Emperor Bank held its second biggest Buddhist blessing ceremony at its headquarters in Phnom Penh last Saturday. The bank’s CEO Om Visal and staff held the blessing — which was presided over by Men Sam An, Minister of National …
https://mailchi.mp/spiritrock/care-covid-19-2020-03-05?e=e7bcd63a27 Dear Ones,I hope this finds you as well as possible amidst all of the rapidly changing conditions of our world. We are sending deep mettā to those impacted directly by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and, on this interconnected planet, to all communities as we feel both the strength and fragility of our interdependence. It was …
UBI 16 Marzo 2020 Comunicati Stampa CORONAVIRUS: DALL’UNIONE BUDDHISTA ITALIANA 3 MILIONI PER L’EMERGENZA E IL DOPO. 1.5 MILIONI ALLA PROTEZIONE CIVILE E 1.5 AL TERZO SETTORE “In questo momento non semplice restituiamo agli italiani la fiducia che ci hanno dimostrato con l’8×1000 e supportiamo anche le organizzazioni del Terzo Settore, da sempre vicino ai …
CIMC’s Update on the COVID-19 Coronavirus 3/5/20 In an effort to support the health of our CIMC community, we’d like to address the concern about COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) by providing some helpful guidelines when visiting the Center. We are guided by information provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Massachusetts Department …
The Portland Insight Meditation Center in Portland, Oregon shared the following 20-second handwashing loving-kindness (metta) meditation on their Facebook page:
Upaya Health and Safety Statement for COVID-19 Time – Updates Dear Dharma Friends, The truth of uncertainty is so clear to all of us these days, as we adjust to life in relation to Covid-19. We at Upaya are doing our loving and responsible best to protect you and the sangha as this wave of …
Link: https://www.sgi-italia.org/comunicato-9-marzo Comunicato del 9 marzo 2020 inerente la sospensione temporanea delle attività religiose Cari compagni e compagne di fede, grazie di cuore per gli sforzi che state facendo in questo periodo così complicato. Sicuramente tramite l’incoraggiamento reciproco riusciremo a superare questo periodo e a trasformare il veleno in medicina.Sabato 7 marzo i responsabili di …
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