LU_Fundraising_Letter

SnowFlower Love & Understanding

November, 2009

Dear Sangha Friends,



During this Season of gratitude and generosity, we are reminded that we are part of a large and beautiful Sangha family that extends literally around the world. In looking deeply into the practice of Interbeing, SnowFlower Sangha has decided to nurture and support the larger Sangha in Vietnam and India through the Love & Understanding Program.  

Thay’s life is a beautiful expression of love and understanding, and he invites us through this simple program to help.  More information about the Love & Understanding Program is included in the enclosed brochure. 

As we open our hearts to the joy and generosity that is so present during this time of year, please consider a gift to Love & Understanding.  Donations are tax deductible. All funds go to support young children and the elderly in the poorest rural areas of Vietnam and India through meals, school programs, and the digging of new wells to provide clean water in remote villages.  We can continue to support our sisters and brothers in rural Vietnam through our financial donations, and also through our practice of loving kindness.



With gratitude and metta,

The SnowFlower Love & Understanding Committee

Chuck Heikkinen, Linda Jordan, Mary Michal, Susan O’Leary, Jon Reed, Jim Roseberry Steven Spiro, Delia Unson



P.S.  SnowFlower has decided to track our efforts.  To do that, make out your checks to Unified Buddhist Church and send them to Mary Michal, who will then forward all checks to Blue Cliff Monastery, which, in turn, directs them to the Love & Understanding Program.  The names of donors and the amounts of donations will be kept completely confidential.  Thank you again for considering this request.