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Page 15 Activities To Benefit The Needy
Social, Educational, and Medical Activities

At the Jamgon Kongtrul IIIrd Memorial School

Introduction

In his belief that Buddhist philosophy could be applied to solve contemporary problems, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche began programmes to benefit those in need in the early 1980s. As mentioned previously, in order to facilitate the activities, Rinpoche formed the Paramita Charitable Trust in India, in 1983, and the Ananda Sangh society in Nepal, in 1992. He also inspired the establishment of the Rigpe Dorje Foundations in the West. In the initial years, the activities were mainly in the form of contributions given as supplementary relief to the destitute and needy who were mainly Tibetan refugees.
   However, as the general situation of the Tibetan refugees improved, the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche widened his activities to include people of all races and creeds. He also began to place emphasis on communal projects.
   The Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche always encouraged his monks to reach out to assist those in need, and to be involved in community service. Although he passed away at an early age, his monks and disciples continue beneficial activities according to his wishes. Among other activities, they established a home for destitute elderly and children; a clinic in an area where access to health care facilities is difficult; and a school for the education of needy children. They also provide help for the destitute suffering from treatable blindness and provided assistance and support for various communities.
   The projects are conducted under the Paramita Charitable Trust in India, and the Ananda Sangh society in Nepal, through the generosity of benefactors worldwide, and the personal effort of those who share the Third Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche's ideals for humanity.

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Activities To Benefit The Needy
Jamgon Kongtrul IIIrd Memorial Home
Jamgon Kongtrul IIIrd Memorial School
Jamgon Kongtrul IIIrd Memorial Health Care Centre
Treatable Blindness Programs
Jamgon Kongtrul Eye Centre
Community Projects

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