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BUDDHISTS BRING FOOD TO THE HOUSEBOUND DURING PANDEMIC

10/20/2020

 
An example of "engaged" Buddhism is taking place in Australia where volunteers from Quang Minh Buddhist Temple in Melbourne have been providing vegan meals to nearly 900 people in the suburbs of Footscray and Braybrook, since July of this year.  The experience has made them aware of the great need for this assistance that it has made them resolute to continue their efforts until the pandemic is over.

The efforts were in response to the struggles that the Buddhists saw among their neighbors, particularly the homeless and international students trapped by the lockdown. Volunteers from the temple have served an estimated 50–80 meals per week over the last three months.

Meals served, including pho, rice, fried noodles, spring rolls, and banh mi, have been cooked and packed by temple volunteers and distributed to community members in need.  

The Buddhists have ensured that pick-up locations for the meals are accessible and that health and social-distancing rules are observed, out of concern for the volunteers and those served.

(source:  www.buddhistdoor.net)



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