Love in Action
Slovakia

Celebrating the Spirit of Sharing
By initates Phenix Dolovingly, Vienna Center, and Roman Súlovec, Slovakia
(Originally in English)

Bratislava, the capital of the Slovak Republic, is situated in the southwest corner of the country. It borders three countries – Slovak Republic, Hungary and Austria and is the real heart of Europe.

It is a mixing pot of various nations and nationalities that live together in peace and harmony.

On December 20, Golden Year 3 (2006),  this city became a place of happiness and joy for 36 children from the Poddunajské Biskupice Orphanage, and thus reminded all of us of the noble ideal of sharing.

A wonderful Christmas party was organized for these underprivileged children by the charity organization Time 4 Sharing, initiates from Slovakia and Austria, and other volunteers. We prepared many delicious and nourishing vegetarian cakes and refreshments for everyone.

All of this was possible because of a generous contribution from Supreme Master Ching Hai, which included some other things the Poddunajské Biskupice Orphanage was in need of, like pots, vacuum cleaners and a television set, etc. Master also supported a similar Christmas celebration for the Košická Nová Ves Orphanage that was held in a shopping mall in Košice on December 14, as well as one more Christmas event in Lebanon.

All the children and volunteers were brimming with joy and happiness. It was a real celebration of the sharing spirit.

In the words of the co-founder of Time 4 Sharing – Michael J. Tolan: “Receiving is nice, but sharing is bliss.”

* The expenditure list and receipts will be printed in a subsequent issue of News, when received.

 

Street Talk Blog, USA (http://streettalkblog.com/?cat=28) reported that the children of Orphan House Kosicka Nova Ves is having a Christmas party on December 14 sponsored by Time 4 Sharing, with generous support from The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association.