Compassion in Action
The Heart of Buddhist Practice
Mission Statement
Dharma Relief (DR) was founded to unite different Buddhist traditions together to solve problems in our communities. It is intentionally interdenominational, focusing on immediate social issues and material needs.
One of the strengths of Dharma Relief is the participation of a diverse range of Dharma centers in fulfilling our mission. As individuals, we can only do a little by ourselves, but together, we can achieve great things. DR serves as a clearinghouse to streamline the delivery of aid. We collect donations to help those in need, and those affected know to reach out to us for support. This streamlines the process of providing assistance for both donors and recipients.
Buddha
Our projects celebrate our true awakened nature by removing the barriers of traditions, genders, and race.
Dharma
Our projects transcend discursive thinking and rhetoric by offering concrete practical solutions to help those in need.
Sangha
Our projects bring together people from all walks of life by embodying harmony and purity.
100% of all donations to our projects go directly to those we serve. We do not use donations for administrative costs; we fundraise for those costs separately. We also rely on volunteers to run our programs. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to admin@dharmarelief.org.
Your gift makes a difference in helping the flourishing of Buddhadharma in the United States. You can donate online now. If you would like to include a gift in your will or explore other types of contributions, please contact us for details. There are many ways to make a financial donation to support the mission of Dharma Relief.
COVID-19 Response
(2020 – 2021)
Healing Race Relations
(2021 – 2024)
Disaster Relief
(2024)
To donate to a specific project, go to that project’s main page. To donate to Dharma Relief generally, please go to this link. If your Dharma Center would like to join the coordination, please contact Dharma Relief.
Dharma Relief was founded by Guo Gu in 2020. It is the first platform that brings together different Buddhist traditions, teachers, and practitioners to support and create sustainable living in North America. Its guiding principles are wisdom and compassion, aiming to bring light to this world of obscurity like a lotus rising out of murky waters.
Each project is independent and consists of different advisory boards and work teams, constituted by Dharma teachers from different Buddhist traditions, to address specific social issues.
Mailing address: 1310 N Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Email contact: admin@dharmarelief.org
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