"Tashi delek" to you all.

The Little Seeds Project, where compassion brings people together

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25th September, 2009 marks the launch of a muti-faceted idea of just one woman.

For Julia Kelly, visiting Nepal was more of a calling than a curiosity that had to be examined. It most definitely was not a 'tourist's adventure'.

" Any tourist who can walk the streets of Nepal and not truly 'see' what is in front of them is blind to life, they are poorer for their time there ".

With her husband's support and the encouragement of friends, she answered the spiritual call that has been with her all of her life and found her purpose in the world.

" Ideas start in the head, but until the heart is engaged there is no motivation, without motivation there is no action."

In just six short months just one person has made a difference, to her own life and the lives of those around her. She is not an extraordinary person, just tenacious and who after spending 5 weeks in Nepal realised that to not act on what she had seen would be a true crime against humanity, as a practicing Buddhist this was not a choice, not a decision, her life now belonged to those who call. 

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"This web page and the content in it, is just one seed, one idea, that when put out into the universe may be seen by many, may land anywhere and if cared for can grow into a great big tree, bearing fruit and flowers, providing protection from rain and sun, and when it is big enough, maybe even hold a cubby house! Let's all take care of the little seeds, they represent not only the seeds of ideas, but each and every child and adult helped is a seed that when cared for can grow healthier, happier and stronger".

"For the author and founder of these pages, not to put passion and emotion behind the choice of words used in her observations would at this stage be impossible. It is these same emotions that are at the heart of the many many hours taken to put this project and this web page together. However the observations are not judgements by any means. Each act of a human being is based on more than that individual moment, and so it is the act that may or may not be condoned not the person. We each and every one us suffer in accordance with our actions, we can rejoice in the suffering and become wiser for it or we can become full of self pity and apathy and waste our precious human life. There are many things in life that cannot be changed, that is true, but it is how we respond to these external influences that make the person, that much at least we can control".

WAKE ME UP INSIDE Video: Posted by Ven. Dondrub Kelsang

"To say that a persons' intentions were good and allow that statement to be used as an excuse for not taking responsibility for the result is foolishness". But there are those who will seek offence in any good and for those prayers are given for early release from your suffering, that you may truly see all the glorious joys our precious human life gives us through opportunity and choice".

Compassion in Action

"Compassion without action is more like observation with apathy... it serves little purpose. There is a lot of action going to be happening on behalf of many here at LSP".

There are two facets of The Little Seeds Project (LSP).

As an Event Manager as well as wife, mother, researcher, volunteer, grandmother, home keeper, Dharma student, I also donate funds from our savings. So if you are looking for a way to fundraise or you would like to hold an event and need some help with the planning you can reach me : HERE

The second but most important part of the FLSP is "The Friends of The Little Seeds Project". Here is where the work really happens. FLSP researches organisations with like minded goals and aims to tap into, after all there is no point to reinventing the wheel. The purpose of FLSP is not to sponsor children one on one, but to look for community or small group projects that can be funded to assist many.

Since starting to surf the web of possibilities there were a couple of decisions that needed to be made, the first being the order of priority and careful selection. After all is it better to do some things well than try to do all things poorly, even if the intention was there.

So we have selected a few projects of our own to sponsor on an ongoing basis and a few that we will help where we can and promote. This information is available on this web site in detail.

The blessings that have followed our research has surpassed expectations, not that we had many to start with!

We are now liaising with Community Groups, Musicians, Monasteries/Nunneries, Suppliers, Schools, Local Govt Offices, Nepali Businesses and Banks and in the process (long as it is) of securing our very own Committee. If you or your business are interested in participating, corporate funding, holding a fundraising event, or would like to be involved in other events or projects, please do not hesitate to contact us directly HERE

There are lots of very exciting things planned, including another trip to Nepal around December 2012. Without regular trips, we cannot hope to ensure the money is being invested as the donors wished. Relationships with communities and businesses may deteriorate and of course the children will think Aama has forgotten them. Not possible.

For the projects to be funded we need your support, your compassion, your motivation, your action. We need your new awareness to be shared so that your little seeds may grow too. One way of assisting with this is via FACEBOOK , where we have a 'Cause' you can join and share the information.

Donations, Skill Sharing, Volunteering and Cheer Squad are all acts of compassion and greatly appreciated.

Friends of the Little Seeds Project Newsletter No.2

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The generosity of the human spirit never shines quite so bright as when children are involved. This is evident by the constant stream of volunteers who give their time, their love and much needed assistance.

If you would like to volunteer in Nepal or accompany a small group going from Albany in 2010, please contact FLSP for details. 

FPMT Study Group New to Albany WA

Are you interested in studying Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism either at home or with a small group? Participating in regular meditation classes or have you been looking for a Mahayana Centre in Albany?

Well we are very happy to be able to announce the Hayagriva (Albany) Buddhist Group has been operational for just over a year.  Located in Elleker, Albany, Western Australia, the group operates under the guidance and support of the Hayagriva Buddhist Centre, Perth. 

The Centre offers meditation, social events, a library, small shop and a small study group that meets on Wed evening at 6.30.  We are currently working with FPMT's Discovering Buddhism Modules".  Ven Dondrup will be visiting Albany on May 19-21, 2012 to teach and answer questions on Emptiness and Dependant Origination.  If you would like to know more about the Centre, Courses, Teachings or Friendship Program, please do not hesitate to contact us directly by email: hayagriva_albany@westnet.com.au

 Calendar of Events

Watch this space for updates and information on just a few of the amazing projects already operating in India.  You too can volunteer and be a part of these programs, donate and promote their causes.

The Tara Childrens Project, Bodhgaya India

Shakyamuni Buddha Charitable Health Program

Maitreya School Project Update, December 2011

Root Institute for Wisdom Culture

Maitreya School ~ Grand Opening 2012

Maitri Charitabel Trust ~ Bodhgaya