Back to India: Compassion
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My name is Ali Jewell, and I am currently a Philosophy graduate student at the University of Arkansas. I recently graduated from the U of A last May, and as an undergrad I had the opportunity to study abroad twice in India. This summer, I am returning for a third time. Tibetans in Exile Today (TEXT) Program http://textprogram.uark.edu/ is a faculty-led study abroad project focused on preserving the culture and oral history of exiled Tibetans living in India.
There is no other experience that compares to the interactions I have had with such an inspiring group of people. With a culture born out of nonviolence and compassion, the Tibetans I have met embody the highest moralities.
Each time I encounter this culture I begin to further understand what is lacking in our own Western societies. I hope to incorporate ideals of compassion and the practice of nonviolence in modern schools by observing how the exiled communities maintain and instruct these principles in their own youth. If an oppressed and exiled group of people can genuinely feel only love for all sentient beings, then we, who have so much, should be held to the same standard.
I am asking for you to help me in this journey. It is not “my” journey, but a journey that must be completed in order to preserve and spread the roots of a nonviolent culture. Each day thousands of Tibetans pray for the happiness of all sentient beings. Each day thousands of Tibetans hold benevolent intentions towards all. If we could help support their intentions, if we could help maintain their culture, if we could spread this compassionate view to others, then what state could our world be in?
Benevolence. Wishing happiness to others. That is what will bring true happiness.
I am aware of the expense of this trip. And regardless, I am more than willing to pay any amount to experience and learn more from the living incarnations of compassion. So if you are willing to help me, I have a proposition.
For every dollar you donate to me, I will donate to the exiled community in Mundgod, India. Mundgod is a beautiful spot in southern India where the Tibetans have rebuild monasteries, schools, etc. Like I said, I am willing to pay $4,000. But I would rather give this money to the community if I could. I am forever grateful for the exiled communities I have encountered in Delhi, Mundgod, and Dharamsala; and I wish to give back in whatever way I can. So please consider helping me to give back to those who truly deserve so much more. Any additional money raised will be donated to the community.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Please consider donating and please share with your friends. May all sentient beings be happy.
My name is Ali Jewell, and I am currently a Philosophy graduate student at the University of Arkansas. I recently graduated from the U of A last May, and as an undergrad I had the opportunity to study abroad twice in India. This summer, I am returning for a third time. Tibetans in Exile Today (TEXT) Program http://textprogram.uark.edu/ is a faculty-led study abroad project focused on preserving the culture and oral history of exiled Tibetans living in India.
There is no other experience that compares to the interactions I have had with such an inspiring group of people. With a culture born out of nonviolence and compassion, the Tibetans I have met embody the highest moralities.
Each time I encounter this culture I begin to further understand what is lacking in our own Western societies. I hope to incorporate ideals of compassion and the practice of nonviolence in modern schools by observing how the exiled communities maintain and instruct these principles in their own youth. If an oppressed and exiled group of people can genuinely feel only love for all sentient beings, then we, who have so much, should be held to the same standard.
I am asking for you to help me in this journey. It is not “my” journey, but a journey that must be completed in order to preserve and spread the roots of a nonviolent culture. Each day thousands of Tibetans pray for the happiness of all sentient beings. Each day thousands of Tibetans hold benevolent intentions towards all. If we could help support their intentions, if we could help maintain their culture, if we could spread this compassionate view to others, then what state could our world be in?
Benevolence. Wishing happiness to others. That is what will bring true happiness.
I am aware of the expense of this trip. And regardless, I am more than willing to pay any amount to experience and learn more from the living incarnations of compassion. So if you are willing to help me, I have a proposition.
For every dollar you donate to me, I will donate to the exiled community in Mundgod, India. Mundgod is a beautiful spot in southern India where the Tibetans have rebuild monasteries, schools, etc. Like I said, I am willing to pay $4,000. But I would rather give this money to the community if I could. I am forever grateful for the exiled communities I have encountered in Delhi, Mundgod, and Dharamsala; and I wish to give back in whatever way I can. So please consider helping me to give back to those who truly deserve so much more. Any additional money raised will be donated to the community.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Please consider donating and please share with your friends. May all sentient beings be happy.
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Ali Jewell
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Fayetteville, AR