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in Great Lotus Temple

Your Way to Inner Peace

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Dharma

“What Zen means by being detached is not being without emotion or feeling, but being one in whom feeling is not sticky or blocked, and through whom the experiences of the world pass like the reflections of birds flying over water.”
— Alan Watts

Welcome to Great Lotus

We are a Buddhism temple built in 1982 and we are at the service of the community. Come and visit with the monks, attend our special events or just spent a quite moment infront of our Buddha Statue you are going to experience an internal moment of peace and joy.

Our Courses

We gather to make our commitment to become free from suffering, help people with their spiritual growth and provide a safe and friendly space for nurturing holistic well-being.
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Learn The Dharma

We offer Buddhism 101 classes regularly, have an active Study Group
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Sunday Morning Services

We offer Buddhism 101 classes regularly, have an active Study Group
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Cultural Programs

We offer Buddhism 101 classes regularly, have an active Study Group

Beginners Classes

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Tuesday Evening

Transforming your life through loving kindness Tuesdays 7.30 – 9pm in the Temple. Suitable for everyone, these classes focus on how to meditate and use Buddhist understanding to solve daily problems.

Hatha Yoga

Including a short teaching, guided meditations and inspiring prayers this uplifting class.
Sunday 10.30 - 11.45am
This class is free.

Meditation

Family fun with meditations, games, stories and activities. Children will be gently guided in relaxing meditations.
Sunday 10.30 - 11.45am
Class fee: $4

Mindfulness

FREE 15 minute meditation in the Temple. Everyone is welcome to join these free 15 minute guided meditations.
Sunday 10.30 - 11.45am
This class is free.

Abbot & Monks

There are several monks reside at Great Lotus. The number of monks are depend on the events or activities of Buddhism and Thai culture ceremony. Occasionally, monks are invited to do the blessing outside their temple some time at residential home or business.

Charity Works

Flood Flood Relief
Relief materials being handed over at the office of the Disaster management department, Govt of Sikkim.
Covid-19 Charity
Ewam India members getting ready for Charity works during Covid-19 Pandemic
HIgh School Students
Students from the Salugara High School during books & Stationery distribution camp
Medical Camp
Doctors checking patients during medical camp at Ewam India Project site.

Charitable Activity

Charitable Activity

Ewam India Charitable Trust’s main aim & objectives are to look after the welfare of the poorer section of the society. The Trust on average organizes two to three charity events every year, the main focus of the charity program are the support & upliftment of poorer section of the society irrespective of caste or religious background, help students and schools for the advancement of education, provide medical  aid & relief including medical camps at remote locations, protection of environment through cleaning drive and plantation & relief during emergency situation such as natural calamities & pandamic such as Covid-19 & any other emergency situation.        

Relief material for Flood affected families in Sikkim & West Bengal

Relief materails

Recent flash flood incident in Sikkim due to GLOF ( Glacial lake outburst flood) event at north Sikkim and its disastrous impact to the downstream valleys due to Teesta River surge where the people of sikkim and West Bengal has lost numerous precious lives and unimaginable destruction to its properties, we at the Ewam India Buddhist monastery, express our heartfelt sadness and condolences.

We appreciate the efforts of Govt of Sikkim and West Bengal for their tireless relief work being carried out in affected areas.

In this hardtimes, as a mark of solidarity and immediate relief to the affected people, we at Ewam India under the banner of our annual charity program, we have contributed total of 300 nos of double size blankets, 200 nos of single size blanket and 600 stationary sets for primary to class X students to the disaster management authority, Govt of Sikkim and Tista disaster managment committee under teesta gram panchayant, kalimpong district, Govt of West Bengal.

The total cost for the relief ( blankts and stationary) is Rs. 417624/- ( Four Lakh Seventeen Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Four Only).

Highlights of Relief materials Contribution

Charity during Covid-19 Pandemic

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Covid -19 Pandemic

The ongoing global pandemic of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one of the deadliest pandemics in the history of mankind. The pandemic has resulted in severe global social and economic disruption. It has led to the shortages of food, medical supplies and facilities, loss of job and income which has hit hard the lives of poor. Till date there is no specific, effective treatment or cure for corona virus and the transmission of the virus is through the droplets released by the infected people as they breathe, talk, cough or sneeze. The preventive measures include social distancing, wearing face mask, hand washing & sanitizing, disinfecting surfaces etc. Taking this into account the Ewam India Charitable Trust has been organizing charity events to uplift the miseries of poor by distributing basic essential rations to poor, distributing surgical & N95 mask, face shield & hand sanitizer for the frontline warrior and the general public.

 

Highlights of charity works during Covid-19 Pandemic

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Masks & Hand Sanitizer

FY 2020-21

30,000 pcs of 3ply masks and 1008 hand sanitizers distributed to Covid-19 frontline warriors in Sikkim and Siliguri. 

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N95 Masks Distribution

FY 2020-21

Trust distributed 10,000 pcs of N95 masks & 20 pcs of face sheild to frontline warriors in Sikkim and Siliguri.

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1st Ration Distribution

FY 2020-21

Free essential ration to 300 poor and needy families who were affected by Covid-19 pandemic in and around Salugara, Siliguri.

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2nd Ration Distribution

FY 2020-21

Free essential ration to 800 poor and needy families who were affected by Covid-19 pandemic in and around Salugara, Siliguri.

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3rd Ration Distribution

FY 2021-22

Free essential ration to 1000 poor and needy families who were affected by Covid-19 pandemic in Salugara, Sonada, Kalimpong and other parts of Siliguri.

Charity for Village Schools

For Village schools

There are adequate number of schools in the vicinity but many of the government funded schools lacks basic facilities & requirements for the benefit of children in their learning process and for overall development. With the rapidly growing number of population and the lack of government’s funding in the development of schools, Ewam India Charitable Trust through its annual charity program contribute necessary furniture and utilities necessary for the proper functioning of the school & for the benefit of both the teachers & the students.     

Highlights charity works for the village schools

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Desks & benches for Schools

FY 2015-16

Trust has distributed set of 191 desk and benches for 9 primary village schools which needs school furnitures for their students. 

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Sports Equipments For Schools

FY 2016-17

To encourage the students to study computers at school, Trust has donated full set of 21 Computers and Printers to high and Primary schools in Siliguri.

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computer & Printers sets

FY 2017-18

To encourage the students to study computers at school, Trust has donated full set of 21 Computers and Printers to high and Primary schools in Siliguri.

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Water Purifier For Schools​

FY 2019-20

For the health and safety of the students,  the Trust has installed 18 no of Aqua Guard water purifiers at various high and primary schools in Siliguri.

Charity For Students

charity for Students

As it is said that the children are our greatest treasure and are the hope for our future but the responsibilities lies with the present generation to provide them with a quality education, basic health care & nutritious diet. Large portion of children in India are deprived of these basic rights & requirements. Ewam India Charitable Trust as its main objective is constantly trying our level best to provide these basic facilities to underprivileged children in and around the vicinity by organizing charity program to facilitate in the advancement of education, health & overall growth of the children.  

Highlights charity works for the village students

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Books & Stationeries

FY 2006-20

The Trust has held numerous books and stationeries distribution camps since 2006 and helped thousands of village students in their studies.

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School Bags distribution

FY 2012-13

The Trust hoped that by distributing school bags to  students will help them to carry their books and other study material easily on their way to school.  

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Rain Coats for distribution

FY 2014-15

By distributing raincoats to the students during the monsoon season, the trust hopes that students will be able to attend the class during such weather.

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Umbrellas distribution

FY 2014-15

The Trust hopes and taken a small effort by distributing 2400 umbrellas to encourage the students to go to school everyday in summer or rainy seasons. 

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Bicycle For Girl students

FY 2015-16

Trust has distributed 120 bicycles for school going village girls for their safety and encourage them  to go to school everyday.

Charity for General Public

For General Public

Poor, destitute and the homeless are the ones who suffer most under any circumstances. To make an effort to alleviate the sufferings of the poor is the prime focus of any charitable organization. Local level charitable organization working on the ground for the welfare of poor people can reach every nooks and corner of the society where the government cannot. Taking into account the actual needs and on ground situation, relevant charity programs are being executed by the Ewam India Charitable Trust so that the affected people are directly benefited. Organizing free medicals camps at remote locations and free distributions of blankets to homeless and beggars are some of the successful programs executed by the Trust. 

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Highlights charity works for the public

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1st Medical Camp

(General Medicine)

FY 2006-07

The Trust has held its 1st two day medical camp from 22nd to 23rd Nov, 2006 at its ewam india project site, toribari village, total of 708 patients has benefited from this medical camp. 

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2nd Medical Camp

(General Medicine)

FY 2007-08

The Trust has held its 2nd two day medical camp 16thto 17th Jan, 2008 at its ewam india project site, toribari village, total of 350 patients has benefited from this medical camp. 

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3rd Medical Camp

(General Medicine)

FY 2009-10

The Trust has held its 3rd two day medical camp 24th to 25th Jan, 2010 at its ewam india project site, toribari village, total of 380 patients has benefited from this medical camp. 

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4th Medical Camp

(General Medicine)

FY 2010-11

The Trust has held its 4th two day medical camp 26th to 27th March, 2011 at its ewam india project site, toribari village, total of 380 patients has benefited from this medical camp. 

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5th Medical Camp

(Eye Check-up Camp)

FY 2011-12

The Trust has held its 5th medical camp ( free eye check-up) on 4th March, 2012 at its ewam india office at Salugara, total of 118 patients has benefited and 49 patients received a free eye glass as per patients needs.

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6th Medical Camp

(General Medicine)

FY 2012-13

The Trust has held its 6th two day medical camp from 1st to 2nd March, 2013 at its ewam india project site, toribari village, total of 550 patients has benefited from this medical camp. 

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7th Medical Camp

(General Medicine)

FY 2012-13

The Trust has held its 7th three day  medical camp from 27th to 29th March, 2013 at Sri Kalachakra Phodang, Salugara during H.H. the Dalai Lama’s teachings, total of 330 patients has benefited from this medical camp. 

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8th Medical Camp

(General Medicine & Sowa Rigpa)

FY 2019-20

The trust held its 8th medical camp from 10th to 24th Jan, 2020 for 13 days, Traditional Tibetan Sowa Rigpa medical camps and Simultaneously Allopathic medical treatment at the monastery during religious teachings. total of 909 patients benefited from sowa rigpa and 1353 patients from allopathy medicine.

Other Charity Programs

other Charity Programs

The trust has been constantly helping the needy ones in times of need, the trust has been giving support to those who families who needs medical support and financial support under the recommendation from the village panchayat office.

Highlights charity works for the needy ones

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Blanket distribution

FY 2013-14

The Trust has held numerous books and stationeries distribution camps since 2006 and helped thousands of village students in their studies.

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Blanket distribution

FY 2014-15

The Trust has distributed  1600 blankets for the homeless, beggers, poor and needy people in Siliguri.

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Blanket distribution

FY 2017-18

The Trust has distributed 820 blankets for the monks, nuns and lay pilgrims from Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan during their journey to Bodh Gaya, Bihar.

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Blanket distribution

FY 2018-19

The Trust has distributed 800 blankets for the homeless, beggers, poor and needy people in Siliguri.

List of Charity Camps & programs Organised.

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Here are the details lists of the charity programs and camps organised by Ewam India charitable trust since 2006 till date. click on the link button for full detail list.

Sl. Date Financial Year Charity program Place where camp held No. of beneficiaries Total Amount Spent
1.
28th May, 2006
2006 – 2007
1st Books & Stationeries Distribution Camp.
Local Village charity school ( Toribari Village )
600
–/-
2.
22 & 23rd Nov, 2006
2006-2007
1st Two day Medical Camp
Ewam India Project Site ( Toribari Village).
708
46,567/-
3.
24th Nov, 2006
2006-2007
2nd Books & Stationeries Distribution Camp.
Himalayan Cultural Preservation School ( Salugara).
216
28,522/-
4.
8th to 11th Dec, 2007
2007-2008
3rd Books & Stationeries Distribution Camp.
1.) Dhangi School, Toribari Village. 2) Bikash Nagar Primary School. 3) Netaji Primary School ( Kholachand Fapri). 4.) Indra Maya School, Betgara. 5.) Samanagar Govt school.
1019
126985/-
5.
16th & 17th Jan, 2008
2007-2008
2nd Medical Camp
Ewam India Project Site, Toribari Village.
350
31,150/-

Charity Activity Reports

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Here are reports of each year charitable activities done by Ewam India Charitable Trust. please click on the link buttion for respective reports of each year.

FY 2005-09

FY 2009-10

FY 2010-11

FY 2011-12

FY 2012-13

FY 2013-14

FY 2014-15

FY 2015-16

FY 2016-17

FY 2017-18

FY 2018-19

FY 2019-20

FY 2020-21

FY 2021-22

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Mindfulness Training

Transforming your life through loving kindness Tuesdays 7.30 – 9pm in the Temple. Suitable for everyone, these classes focus on how to meditate and use Buddhist understanding to solve daily problems.

Emotional Health

Transforming your life through loving kindness Tuesdays 7.30 – 9pm in the Temple. Suitable for everyone, these classes focus on how to meditate and use Buddhist understanding to solve daily problems.
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We gather to make our commitment to become free from suffering, help people with their spiritual growth and provide a safe and friendly space for nurturing holistic well-being.

Meditation is one of the greatest ways to obtain inner peace and harmony.

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Blessing Empowerment Weekend

We offer Buddhism 101 classes regularly, have an active Study Group
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Candle Light Meditation Holiday

We offer Buddhism 101 classes regularly, have an active Study Group
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Dharma Name Conferment Ceremony

We offer Buddhism 101 classes regularly, have an active Study Group
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Buddha’s Birthday Celebration

We offer Buddhism 101 classes regularly, have an active Study Group
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Annual Yoga Masters Retreat

We offer Buddhism 101 classes regularly, have an active Study Group
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Group Sunrise Meditation

We offer Buddhism 101 classes regularly, have an active Study Group