Our ObjectiveDhamma Aid Asia is dedicated to assisting Asian Buddhist organisations in the field of Dhamma education.
Our PurposeFor millennia, Asia has been greatly enriched by the Buddha's teachings, giving rise to great and peaceful civilisations. However, in recent times, countries across Asia have been affected by political conflicts, rising consumerism and aggressive ideologies. Although Buddhist communities throughout Asia have largely managed these challenges, many find difficulty in rebuilding their cultural and religious heritage. As these communities make the transition into modern society while recovering from past events, there arises a great need to reclaim their religious heritage, be re-educated in the Dhamma and to strengthen their self-confidence.
Dhamma Aid Asia was initiated in Malaysia as a heart-felt response to assist this situation. While many Buddhist communities across Asia have difficulty in finding the resources to rebuild their religion, Buddhists here and in many other countries often have a surplus. Dhamma Aid Asia seeks to address this disparity by creating the medium for Buddhists who seek a wiser and effective way to support the Buddha Sasana.
We are strictly non-political and ensure all our publications are similarly non-political.
We are not for profit and have a policy of not accumulating funds. We are a full volunteer organisation working from home and thus, incur minimal operating costs. All expenses of volunteers on field trips are borne by themselves. Our projects are conducted after establishment and with direct support of a trustworthy local network.
Dhamma Aid Asia is a project of the "Persatuan Perkembangan Ajaran Dhamma" (Dhamma Development Society) registered in Malaysia in March, 2011.
Publications for Free DistributionWe reprint simple and introductory Dhamma books in the local languages for free distribution. Topics are carefully selected on the criteria that they are relevant to all schools of Buddhism and present proper and easy understanding of the Dhamma. These books are distributed by our friends in the country to select population groups such as monks, NGOs, youth groups, village heads, community leaders, etc. (
Read more ).
Encouraging Dhamma scholarshipWe contribute towards scholarship programs for monastics. This will support efforts to educate a new generation of Buddhist scholars which shall result in the sangha recovering its traditional role as teachers and leaders. We believe that the strength and resilience of Buddhist culture and society will to a large extent depend on the standards in the Buddhist sangha. We also contribute towards the cost of holding Dhamma and meditation camps and retreats organised by grass-roots initiatives (
Read more ).
Rebuilding infrastructure and community supportWe contribute towards the building and repair of monasteries and schools which run Dhamma education or community development programs with a focus on poor communities or which receive little public support. We also provide funds for educational initiatives such as seed money for new Dhamma classes.
Contact UsWe are an all volunteer organisation. Most of the members of our Operations Team live around the city of Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. We do not occupy an office as most of our activities are conducted online from our homes.
Keep in touchSubscribe to our email and we shall inform you of any updates (which would not be many). Just send a blank email to "da-asia-subscribe@yahoogroups.com" or just click on this LINK, and then click send.
For more information about DAA or general questions (use this link) Dhamma Aid Asia on Facebook