The Gift of Hope: A Spark in the Himalayas

In the quiet, emerald valleys of rural Nepal, where the morning mist clings to the terraced hillsides, dreams often face a steep climb. For many children, the path to school is blocked not by mountains, but by the weight of poverty. This is where the Asha Project’s Gift of Hope Scholarship program begins its story.Continue reading “The Gift of Hope: A Spark in the Himalayas”

A Personal Reflection on World Newah Day & the Stupa of Enlightenment dedication

By: Enrica Bade, Youth Leadership Team Member of the FONNJMarch 29, 2026, New Jersey Buddhist Vihara, Princeton Walking into the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara that morning with my family felt like stepping into a piece of home, not the physical home we live in now, but the home carried in our memories, our stories, andContinue reading “A Personal Reflection on World Newah Day & the Stupa of Enlightenment dedication”