The China Religious Culture Communication Association and the Buddhist Association of China have teamed up to launch a cataract charity program called "The 2023 Silk Road Charity and Brightness Action-Into the Hometown of Buddha" in Kathmandu, Nepal. The program was launched at Dr. Iwamura Memorial Hospital in the presence of Nepal's Vice President, Ram Sahaya Yadav, and China's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Nepal, Chen Song.
The program aims to integrate the strengths of the United Nations, Nepal, and China to promote exchanges between the Chinese and Nepalese Buddhist communities, and to strengthen the role of Lumbini as the Buddha's birthplace. During the launch event, several topics were discussed, including how to increase participation in the UN Day of Vesak, hosting various Sino-Nepalese Buddhist exchange events, and improving the working mechanism. The event also aimed to offer advice and suggestions on how to facilitate international religious exchanges and enhance cultural soft power.
"For thousands of years, China and Nepal have been engaged in collaborative efforts involving both government and civil affairs," said Ram Sahaya Yadav. "The program has helped restore the sight of over 500 Nepalese patients with eye diseases. Zhong Hua Chinese Buddhist Monastery in Rupandehi District has played a key role in implementing the program. I also want to thank the abbot of the monastery, Buddhist Master Yin Shun, for his ongoing efforts to promote the program in Nepal."
The Silk Road Charity and Brightness Action campaign, which began in 2014, has been held in several countries in the South China Sea region and beyond, including Cambodia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The program has brought light and hope to nearly 2,000 local patients with eye diseases and has received much acclaim from local governments and inhabitants.
"This marks the sixth time that the Silk Road Charity and Brightness Action charity program has been rolled out in Nepal, further strengthening the friendship and civil exchanges between China and Nepal," stated the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Mr. Chen. "In line with 'Good health and Well-being', one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, the campaign series is the latest achievement of the two countries' joint efforts to build an exemplary charity program as well as a health and wellness community with a shared future for mankind."
The joint initiative by the China Religious Culture Communication Association and the Buddhist Association of China is another example of their commitment to providing aid and support to people in need. It is heartening to see organizations like these using their resources to make a positive impact on the world. Initiatives like the Silk Road Charity and Brightness Action campaign not only provide medical assistance to those in need, but they also serve as a means of promoting cultural exchange and enhancing mutual understanding between different countries and communities.
"Those who wish to travel ten thousand miles will definitely not stop in the middle of their journey," emphasized Buddhist Master Yin Shun in his speech. "Linked by destiny, China and Nepal share a dream and support each other in fulfilling the dream. The Silk Road Charity and Brightness Action campaign not only reflects the deep friendship between the peoples of China and Nepal, but also demonstrates the Buddhist community's efforts to give back to society and deliver on religious beliefs. The campaign aims to bring light to patients with eye diseases, an action that is aligned with Buddhist teachings."
The launch of "The 2023 Silk Road Charity and Brightness Action-Into the Hometown of Buddha" program is a significant step towards strengthening ties between China and Nepal and promoting religious and cultural exchange between the two countries. It is hoped that this joint initiative will continue to expand and provide assistance to those in need, while also promoting the values of compassion, kindness, and mutual respect.
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