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We are thrilled to share our 2022 SYLF Annual Report! Read all about the wonderful work we were able to accomplish last year. As always, many thanks to the True Buddha School community for the support. This work would not...

Check out SYL Foundation’s Annual Report here: 2020-21 Annual Report!  

Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation has made a Rapid Response Grant in addition to an Emergent Needs Grant to the Afghan Health Initiative to provide immediate assistance to Afghan refugees.  If you would like to help, please consider the following: Donate Emergency Afghan Refugee Fund, a joint...

The grants support work that combats chronic inequities within our health and education systems and addresses critical community needs. None of these grants would be possible without the generosity of Foundation donors and supporters. We are deeply grateful to all of...

After the February 2021 winter storm and resulting power outage that left many in Texas without access to basic necessities, the True Buddha School (TBS) community came together to help people recover. Together, SYL Foundation, Seattle Temple, Rainbow Temple, and...

Because of institutional and systemic racism, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) disproportionately experience inequities in our country. For immigrants and refugees, language barriers, anti-immigrant bias, and discriminatory policies are contributing and compounding factors. Race-based inequities result in disproportionately...