National Volunteer Week

Do you know that each year, there is a moment set aside to honor quiet kindness?

National Volunteer Week in 2026 falls on April 19–25.

A small offering of time…
A simple act of care…
Like a drop in still water, it ripples farther than we can see.

H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III teaches that compassion is not only something we contemplate.  It is something we live. In fact our practice continues in our actions, in how we show up for others.

When we extend a hand, offer our time or talents, or simply listen, we bring the teachings into the world.

There is even a flower that reflects this spirit—Clematis ‘Samaritan Jo’, named for those who help others in times of distress.  It’s easy to grow, and with a little care and good deadheading, it can bloom for up to six months—a gentle reminder that compassion, too, can be continuous.

Your time.
Your presence.
Your kindness.

These are seeds.

When planted, they not only bring joy to others, they quietly deepen your own sense of purpose in life.

National Volunteer Week

Link: https://hhdorjechangbuddhaiiiinfo.com/2026/04/14/national-volunteer-week/

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