Nepal Medical Mission Benefits Thousands: LJM Fosters Love Without Borders
The Nepal Milarepa Meditation Center of Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society (LJM) has recently initiated a collaboration with several medical institutions in Taiwan to launch a large-scale medical assistance program in Nepal. This initiative brings hope to residents in remote areas of the country. The program not only embodies the altruistic spirit of Buddhism but also highlights the significance of international humanitarian aid.
The program originates from the guidance of Venerable Hsin Tao, Founding Abbot of the LJM, aiming to spread love and compassion abroad. Given the scarcity of medical resources in Nepal, particularly in remote areas where residents struggle to access basic healthcare services, the center decided to initiate this assistance project. Taiwanese medical institutions such as Taipei Medical University, Tri-Service General Hospital, and National Defense Medical Center have actively responded by sending medical teams to participate.
In the summer of 2024, Taipei Medical University led the initiative by dispatching a 21-member medical team to Nepal. Following this, teams from Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center took over, extending their services to remote areas. The medical teams provided services covering various fields, including basic healthcare and dental education. The beneficiaries include school teachers and students in mountainous regions, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, impoverished elderly and children in remote areas, and the Tzu Hui Orphanage.
For many years, the Center has not only provided educational resources and meditation venues but also established good relations with local community, gradually forming a mutually supportive and cooperative lifestyle. Medical services in Nepal are expensive, making it difficult for underprivileged residents to afford them, resulting in serious health concerns. The swift implementation of this initiative is due to the close collaboration between the Center and the Joy Foundation, led by Chairman Babu and Vice Chairman Raju, who worked tirelessly on multiple fronts. Additionally, the strong support from Ramesh Napit, the Mayor of Sankhu, and Pote, the head of Ward 8 in Sankhu, who have long anticipated better medical environments for Nepalese residents, greatly contributed to the success of this project.
The groups benefiting from this medical service include schools located at 2,000 meters above sea level, where seeking medical consultation is difficult; the Trungram Ghumba shelter , Nepal ; Thrangu Monastery Namo Buddha; Drikung Kagyu Rinchen Ling Monastery; impoverished elderly and children in the remote city of Nuwakot; and the Tzu Hui Orphanage, which is more than an hour's drive away. Understanding the remote location and inconvenient transportation of the orphanage, the Center staff drove over 50 novice nuns to receive medical services. So far, more than a thousand people have benefited from this program. In addition to providing direct medical services, the program has significantly raised health awareness among local residents, especially in oral hygiene. The participating Taiwanese medical personnel also took this opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of Nepalese culture, expanding their international perspectives.
The residents highly praised the professionalism of the dentists and students, and were moved by their enthusiasm. Under their guidance, the residents developed an understanding of dental care and began incorporating it into their daily lives. Through this cross-border medical service, the doctors practiced the Hippocratic Oath, which emphasizes maintaining professionalism, compassion, and ethical standards in medical practice. Regardless of nationality, religion, or race, they treated everyone equally, providing life-saving care. In interacting with local residents, they also gained a deeper understanding of foreign cultures, broadening their international perspectives.
The success of this medical service is not only due to the enthusiasm and proactive efforts of the medical team members but also to the Center's longstanding commitment to fostering good relations and building goodwill within the community. This effort garnered significant support from local government and private organizations. By gathering positive energy through goodwill, the plans were able to rally professional doctors to work together. Through meticulous planning, they brought this wonderful initiative to fruition.
On July 2, Mayor Ramesh Napit of Sankhu, personally visited the Center to express his gratitude for the center's long-term contributions to local community. He acknowledged the LJM’s provision of meditation spaces and the invitation of medical teams from afar to offer medical services and education to the public, embodying the spirit of love without borders. Sankhu Ward Head Pote also attended the event. Master Wen Shih from the Center, along with the mayor, ward head, Joy Foundation Chairman Babu and Vice Chairman Raju, jointly presented certificates of appreciation to the medical team members and volunteers, thanking them for their compassion and for ensuring that even remote areas receive professional and comprehensive medical services.
The program originates from the guidance of Venerable Hsin Tao, Founding Abbot of the LJM, aiming to spread love and compassion abroad. Given the scarcity of medical resources in Nepal, particularly in remote areas where residents struggle to access basic healthcare services, the center decided to initiate this assistance project. Taiwanese medical institutions such as Taipei Medical University, Tri-Service General Hospital, and National Defense Medical Center have actively responded by sending medical teams to participate.
In the summer of 2024, Taipei Medical University led the initiative by dispatching a 21-member medical team to Nepal. Following this, teams from Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center took over, extending their services to remote areas. The medical teams provided services covering various fields, including basic healthcare and dental education. The beneficiaries include school teachers and students in mountainous regions, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, impoverished elderly and children in remote areas, and the Tzu Hui Orphanage.
For many years, the Center has not only provided educational resources and meditation venues but also established good relations with local community, gradually forming a mutually supportive and cooperative lifestyle. Medical services in Nepal are expensive, making it difficult for underprivileged residents to afford them, resulting in serious health concerns. The swift implementation of this initiative is due to the close collaboration between the Center and the Joy Foundation, led by Chairman Babu and Vice Chairman Raju, who worked tirelessly on multiple fronts. Additionally, the strong support from Ramesh Napit, the Mayor of Sankhu, and Pote, the head of Ward 8 in Sankhu, who have long anticipated better medical environments for Nepalese residents, greatly contributed to the success of this project.
The groups benefiting from this medical service include schools located at 2,000 meters above sea level, where seeking medical consultation is difficult; the Trungram Ghumba shelter , Nepal ; Thrangu Monastery Namo Buddha; Drikung Kagyu Rinchen Ling Monastery; impoverished elderly and children in the remote city of Nuwakot; and the Tzu Hui Orphanage, which is more than an hour's drive away. Understanding the remote location and inconvenient transportation of the orphanage, the Center staff drove over 50 novice nuns to receive medical services. So far, more than a thousand people have benefited from this program. In addition to providing direct medical services, the program has significantly raised health awareness among local residents, especially in oral hygiene. The participating Taiwanese medical personnel also took this opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of Nepalese culture, expanding their international perspectives.
The residents highly praised the professionalism of the dentists and students, and were moved by their enthusiasm. Under their guidance, the residents developed an understanding of dental care and began incorporating it into their daily lives. Through this cross-border medical service, the doctors practiced the Hippocratic Oath, which emphasizes maintaining professionalism, compassion, and ethical standards in medical practice. Regardless of nationality, religion, or race, they treated everyone equally, providing life-saving care. In interacting with local residents, they also gained a deeper understanding of foreign cultures, broadening their international perspectives.
The success of this medical service is not only due to the enthusiasm and proactive efforts of the medical team members but also to the Center's longstanding commitment to fostering good relations and building goodwill within the community. This effort garnered significant support from local government and private organizations. By gathering positive energy through goodwill, the plans were able to rally professional doctors to work together. Through meticulous planning, they brought this wonderful initiative to fruition.
On July 2, Mayor Ramesh Napit of Sankhu, personally visited the Center to express his gratitude for the center's long-term contributions to local community. He acknowledged the LJM’s provision of meditation spaces and the invitation of medical teams from afar to offer medical services and education to the public, embodying the spirit of love without borders. Sankhu Ward Head Pote also attended the event. Master Wen Shih from the Center, along with the mayor, ward head, Joy Foundation Chairman Babu and Vice Chairman Raju, jointly presented certificates of appreciation to the medical team members and volunteers, thanking them for their compassion and for ensuring that even remote areas receive professional and comprehensive medical services.