Supporters’ Circle of Gratitude

Welcome to our Circle of Gratitude. This space is dedicated to the remarkable individuals whose generous contributions have been the backbone of our mission’s success. Each name listed here represents a unique story of support, kindness, and commitment to our cause. It is with deep appreciation that we acknowledge the pivotal role you have played in bringing our vision to life. Your generosity has not just fueled our endeavors but has also inspired a ripple effect of positive change. Thank you for believing in us, for sharing our journey, and for making a difference. Together, we’ve turned aspirations into reality, and it’s all thanks to you.

At the core of our mission is a deep commitment to fostering spiritual growth and community support. The generous contributions from our supporters play a vital role in enabling us to achieve this mission. Here’s how the funds are thoughtfully allocated to various impactful initiatives:

Community Support and Spiritual Outreach

A significant portion of the funds is dedicated to various initiatives aimed at uplifting our community and fostering spiritual growth. These efforts are undertaken as needed, ensuring timely and impactful support. These efforts include:

  • Enhancing Spiritual Spaces: We provide support to maintain and improve temples and other sacred spaces, ensuring they remain places of peace and spiritual nourishment. This includes assisting with the upkeep of facilities, supporting religious ceremonies, and aiding the monks and nuns who dedicate their lives to spiritual service.
  • Supporting Vulnerable Children: We extend our care to children in need by supporting institutions that provide shelter, education, and love to those without families. Our goal is to ensure that these children receive the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
  • Dignified Burials, Coffins Donations: Recognizing the importance of respectful and proper funeral rites, we contribute to programs that provide dignified burials for those who cannot afford them.
  • Community Enhancement Programs: We fund various initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals in underserved communities. These programs include educational projects, health camps, and skill development workshops, all designed to empower individuals and uplift the community as a whole.

Monthly Blessings and Candle Lightings

An integral part of our spiritual offerings includes the provision of monthly blessings and special candle lightings for our devotees. We believe in the power of blessings and the sacred act of lighting candles to bring light, hope, and positive energy into the lives of individuals and families.

  • Free Monthly Blessings: We offer free monthly blessings to all who opt-in to our blessing list. Each month, our spiritual leaders conduct special rituals to invoke divine blessings for those on the list. This practice is a heartfelt way to extend spiritual support and positivity to our community, helping individuals feel connected and uplifted.

  • Candle Lightings for Special Occasions: On certain significant occasions, we perform candle lightings for individual names and families. These candle lightings are a symbolic act of bringing light into the lives of our devotees, offering them protection, guidance, and spiritual illumination. The names of the individuals and families are included in these ceremonies, making the blessings personal and meaningful.

  • Contribution to Candle Making: A portion of the funds contributed by our supporters is allocated to the making of these candles. Despite the costs involved, we do not charge for the candles used in our blessing ceremonies. This ensures that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, can benefit from these sacred rituals. The candles are crafted with care and consecrated through specific spiritual practices, enhancing their effectiveness in bringing blessings to those for whom they are lit.

Spiritual Inspiration and Guidance

To inspire and guide individuals on their spiritual journeys, we allocate funds to:

  • Making of Amulets: We create and distribute spiritually consecrated amulets. These amulets serve as tangible symbols of faith and protection, encouraging individuals to stay committed to their spiritual path.
    • Direct Inspiration: Through the distribution of amulets, inspirational materials, and organized events, individuals receive direct guidance and motivation to explore and deepen their spiritual practices.
    • Indirect Inspiration: The broader impact of our charitable activities, such as community upliftment and support for temples, fosters an environment of compassion and spiritual growth. This creates a ripple effect, encouraging more people to engage in positive actions and spiritual exploration.reation of Inspirational Materials: We produce a wide range of materials, including books, videos, and online content, that inspire people to explore and deepen their spiritual practices.

      Volunteer and Expert Contributions

      While much of our work is carried out by dedicated volunteers who generously offer their time and skills, certain areas require specialized expertise. Funds are allocated to:

      • Expertise and Management: We employ experts in various fields to manage and create essential aspects of our operations. This ensures that our initiatives are effectively executed and that the quality of our offerings remains high.
      • Third-Party Services: We engage third-party services for specialized tasks such as translations, procurement of materials, services for temporary tentages, and services for events in temples. These services are crucial for ensuring that our activities run smoothly and effectively, reaching and benefiting a broader audience.

      Direct and Indirect Inspiration

      Every activity we undertake, whether it involves charitable donations, the creation of spiritual materials, or operational tasks, is designed to inspire individuals on their spiritual journeys. This inspiration happens both directly and indirectly:

     

Maintenance and Operational Costs

To ensure the smooth functioning of our organization and the continued availability of our resources, we reserve funds for:

  • Site Maintenance: Keeping our online presence active and up-to-date is crucial. Funds are allocated to maintain our website, ensuring it remains a reliable source of information and inspiration for our community.
  • Operational Costs: We cover essential operational costs, including utilities, supplies, and administrative expenses, to sustain our day-to-day activities.



The thoughtful and responsible allocation of funds from our supporters enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many. By supporting temples, aiding orphans, contributing to coffin donations, uplifting communities, creating inspiring spiritual materials, and ensuring operational efficiency, we honor the trust and generosity of our supporters. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate world, rooted in the principles of spirituality and service.

List of Supporters

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2024 Sponsorship of Amulets: 999 pieces
In an auspicious endeavor, 999 pieces of the revered Phra Chinnarat amulet will be meticulously crafted, embodying the spiritual essence and historical significance of one of Buddhism’s most venerated images. Each amulet is to be forged from materials imbued with sacredness, ensuring that the spiritual potency of the Phra Chinnarat Buddha is captured in every piece. To elevate their sanctity and aesthetic beauty, these amulets will be further adorned with precious gems, specifically rubies and sapphires, carefully inlaid at the back, adding a layer of opulence and spiritual significance. This initiative not only aims to distribute these amulets to those seeking spiritual aid and protection but also to forge a tangible connection to the divine, enriching the spiritual journey of each recipient with the blessing and guidance of the Phra Chinnarat Buddha. Through this act, the amulets serve as a beacon of faith, hope, and spiritual awakening, fostering a deeper sense of connectedness and purpose within the collective consciousness. 

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2024 Sponsorship of Amulets: 399 pieces

We present an exclusive sponsorship opportunity for the creation of 399 limited edition Somdej Amulets. Each piece will be meticulously crafted using sacred powder, a material revered for its profound spiritual significance and purifying properties. This sacred powder, derived from blessed herbs, relics, and other hallowed substances, forms the foundation of each amulet, promising not only protection but also a deep spiritual connection for those who keep it close.

Elevating the sanctity and potency of these amulets, each will be further enriched with ruby grains, embedding within them the vibrancy and resilience of this precious gemstone. Rubies are believed to amplify the wearer’s spiritual powers, offering enhanced protection, wisdom, and a fortification of one’s energy fields against negative influences.

This initiative to sponsor the crafting of the Somdej Amulet, limited to a mere 399 pieces.

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