FOKUANGSHAN
Read moreThe seminar offers a global platform for talented young people from all over the world to discuss topics such as culture, education and environmental preservation, with the aim of promoting social harmony and world peace. Participants must be single students between the ages of 18 and 35. Food, lodging and seminar expenses are covered by the organizers, but participants must pay their own transportation costs. The seminar will be held in Mandarin and English, with interpretation in both languages.
BUDDHIST COMPASSION RELIEF TZU CHI FOUNDATION
Read moreThe Tzu Chi Buddhist Compassion and Relief Foundation is an association based in (city). It was founded in 1966 by Venerable Master Cheng Yen. The foundation's mission is to promote charity, medicine, education, culture and environmental protection. It is active internationally, carrying out humanitarian actions in many countries. The foundation is also committed to protecting the environment and promoting bone marrow donation. A large number of volunteers take part in its various missions.
DHARMA DRUM MOUNTAIN
Read moreDharma Drum Mountain is an association based in New York, with centers and chapters in cities across the U.S. and Canada. Their site offers a variety of resources on Chan meditation and daily meditation practice. They also offer retreats and training programs. Available resources include videos on meditation in daily life, guides to sitting meditation, information on the equipment needed to practice sitting meditation, as well as teachings on compassion and purification of the mind.