Sri Lanka

In recent weeks, together with Maha Karuna Buddhist Society, Malaysia, FFM has co-sponsored Kathina in a number of Buddhist Temples in Sri Lanka. Maha Karuna Buddhist Society, Malaysia is under the guidance of Chief Reverend B. Sri Saranankara Maha Thera, the Chief High Priest of Malaysia (Judiciary) Malwatta Chapter and ...
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January 2021 Eye Camp @ Sri Lanka is a joint-project of FFM & Karuna Trust. We not only restore sights but also lives of those who regain their normal vision. This is one of the many Medical Projects champion by FFM together with our partners of compassionate in countries of ...
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In the year 2020, FFM focus on 2 projects in Sri Lanka - the RO water project and the Eye operation & Eye care project. Background Since 2016, FFM has undertaken total of 18 Reverse Osmosis Projects in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, there is an increase in the number ...
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This report summarises the Firefly Mission's Dhammaduta projects in the year 2020. Background Firefly Mission’s contribution to Dhammaduta works for 2020 are the list of more significant works Canada Tisarana Buddhist Monastery Sala Hall Sri Lanka Sumithraramaya Temple Malaysia Partial sponsorship of Administrative Building @ Wisdom ParkSponsorship of SBS Kuti ...
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We had just completed the 1st batch of cataract surgeries at Suwanetha Eye Hospital, Sri Lanka. The eye camp started on 25 July 2020 and will complete on 15 Aug 2020. The next group of patients will be operated in August by our partner, the Karuna Trust & supported by ...
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PROJECT BRIEF Background Since the beginning of 2020, the spread of Covid-19 has impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide. While Singapore has its fair share of Covid-19 infections, overall, what most Singaporeans suffer are mere inconveniences as a result of restrictions in our daily lives. In comparison, for ...
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During this CoVid-19 time of crisis, everyone has been affected by uncertainties, fears, lost of hope, shortage of food supplies, etc. This is more so in many developing countries such as India and Sri Lanka. FFM continues to work with our partners in compassion, Nagaloka Training Institute and its Alumni ...
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Background Firefly Mission aimed to be a respected Buddhist organisation that puts the Buddha’s teachings into action in terms of dana, sila, and bhavana; and promote Dhamma knowledge and practices. As part of our Dhammaduta works, we provides Dhamma talks, meditation retreats, kathina, build Sala (community halls at monasteries), build ...
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Project Briefing for Clean Water Project Background In Sri Lanka, there is an increase in the number of persons suffering from renal failure due to CKDu (Chronic Kidney Disease from unknown causes) especially in the Central Northern Province. Though the exact causes of CKDu remains a subject of much debate, ...
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A) Project Briefing for Clean Water Project - Background: In Feb 2016, Sis Lim Shu Yin proposed to the FFM committee to undertake the Reverse Osmosis Project for the Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, around 66% of the population depends on local sources such as wells, hand pump tube wells, ...
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Some Photographs of FFM most recent 2017 Srilanka Trip. Highlights of the trip : Handing over of RO Water System and Posom Festival, preparing and serving food to local communities ...
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Since the early 1990s, Sri Lanka has seen a rapid increase of CKDu (chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology) cases. The disease is said to be “chronic” because it takes many years for symptoms to develop. Renal function decline is gradual and often extremely painful. The impact is traumatic on ...
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Highlights include: Experience some of the ancient Buddhist sites inscribed in the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE • the sacred city of Anuradhapura • the ancient city of Polonnaruwa • the Dambulla Caves • the Tooth Relic temple in Kandy Visit to Jaffna/Nagadeepa - Located at the northern tip of Sri Lanka ...
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After a 3 year hiatus, FFM returned to Sri Lanka as 51 members which included 4 families and 8 youngsters departed for a 10-day pilgrimage in June 2014 . Accompanied by spiritual teachers, Venerable P. Gnanarama (fondly addressed as Bhante G), Principal of the Pali and Buddhist College in Singapore, ...
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During the June 2014 Pilgrimage to Sri Lanka, a few projects were identified to improve its existing facilities. Work on the projects which began the Q3 2014 reported good progress. Construction of 3 toilet cubicles behind the Dhamma Hall and installation of 2 ceiling fans and 6 wall fans have ...
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