Change India, Change Yourself!
The Karuna Trust has been initiating social work and Dharma projects amongst some of India's poorest and most disadvantaged communities since 1980. Most of £1.5 million p.a. that funds this work is donated by thousands of individuals across the UK who were introduced to Karuna on their doorsteps by volunteers from the Triratna Buddhist Community. This form of fundraising, where fundraisers meet prospective regular donors face-to-face, was pioneered by Karuna in 1982. Since then Karuna has been developing such fundraising as a context for engaged Buddhist practice.
"Karuna door-to-door appeals are a very effective spiritual practice. Over the years I have seen many people change significantly as a result of taking part in them. I would therefore urge all those who have our work in India at heart to support Karuna in this way. " Urgyen Sanghrakshita.
Karuna now offers four ways to engage in Fundraising as Spiritual Practice:
Six week door-to-door appeals in 2012
Women:
28th April - 9th June
1st September - 13th October
Formerly known as the One Year Appeal, this fundraising community is now open to guest members for six week blocks of time. Vihara appeals will be led by Jayaraja and Priyadaka. The next available appeal blocks are:
18th February - 31st March
7th April – 19th May
1st September - 13th October
Six week telephone campaigns (men and women)
2012 dates still to be confirmed
Solo door-to-door fundraising as a livelihood