Ven.Dhavorn Dhavaro, chief of the relief team from the Dhammakaya Foundation to aid victims of the earthquake in Nepal, talked about the current progress of assisting the earthquake victims in the earthquake relief center at Dhammasthari Village where more than 3,000 Buddhists reside. On May 5, 2015 at 5.30 PM Nepal time Mr. Jhalanah Khanal, former prime minister of Nepal, and his wife paid an honorary visit. Also present were administrative agencies, military personnel, community leaders and a number of Nepalese participants.
In this event, an almshouse for the earthquake victims was open, and a merit-dedicating ceremony for the deceased was performed. Also, everybody requested and accepted precepts, listened to Dhamma sermons and chanting performed by monks, and meditated together in a holy and peaceful environment. Some people who lost their family members felt so touched they cried, but everybody was happy with the presence of the monks who gave them chanting and blessings to support them to overcome the deep feelings of grief and loss in this difficult time. This relief center of the Dhammakaya Foundation has many Thai and Nepalese volunteers to serve the earthquake victims.
Anyone who is interested in supporting the volunteers and the earthquake victims of Nepal with the Dhammakaya Foundation can contact the foundation’s headquarters at Khlong Sam sub-district, Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani Province, or call (+66)02-831-1000.
