What is YAD??

This is the most common question we get.  BLIA YAD stands for Buddha’s Light Int’l Association Young Adult Division.  whew!  That’s a mouthful, which is why we’re simply known as Orlando YAD.  The young adult division consists of members between the ages of 18-35 ranging from college students, college graduates, working individuals, and even a few high school seniors. 

Orlando BLIA YAD Goal for 2008

Our goal for 2008 is to promote Buddhism through events and activities that induce education, volunteering, leadership, and friendship, and also to build a strong structure and example for future YAD members to follow. 

Orlando BLIA YAD Outline for 2008

YAD Events: Will either be planned separately or dually with Guang Ming Temple BLIA Florida. To enhance leadership, organization and culture.

Sounds of the Human World Karaoke EventBlue Springs PicnicChinese New Years - Year of the RatVolunteer Appreciation Party Buddha’s Birthday Celebration       

Community Service: One large Volunteer project will be done once every three months. Smaller volunteer projects will occur randomly. To promote Buddhist learning actively.

Ronald McDonald House VolunteeringRelay for LifeSecond Harvest Food Bank        

YAD Gathering: One large gathering will be planned once every four months. Smaller gatherings will occur randomly. First one will be hosted by Connie Yeh. (Date TBA) To promote friendship, team building, and leadership within the group and to promote education through activity. Fundraising:  Fundraising projects will be planned as often as possible to make financial goal of 2008 and to save for hosting North American Regional Conference of 2009. To support group so that all other events and activities that promote Buddhism are possible.

Boba Tea Sales (Sponsored by Lollicup)Car WashYArD SaleFundraising Banquet      

Membership Requirements:Age Requirement:

• 18-35 = Young Adult Division (YAD)
• 14-18 will be included in the Teen Division, overseen and guided by the Young Adult Division.

What we are looking for:  Creativity, Diversity, Originality, Leadership, Volunteers.  We’re not picky.  If you’re interested we’ll be happy to have you!When do we meet?  

• Every Sunday @ 1pm. 
• Most Wednesdays @ 6pm - Discuss ideas, brainstorm performances, evaluate previous events, and the occasional chit chat.

How to Join?  Email us at orlandobliayad@orlandobuddhism.org or join us any Sunday after service. Our Mission:Buddha’s Light International Association Orlando Young Adult Division (BLIA Orlando YAD) is to spread the teachings of Buddhism throughout the youth in the communities of Florida. Through various fun and educational events aimed at the current generation, Orlando YAD seeks to encourage the growth of future leaders, allowing the youth to learn through actions and lead by example. Our Principles:

• Emphasize teachings of Humanistic Buddhism useful for daily life.
• Show the immense benefits of loving kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity by giving people confidence, happiness, hope and convenience.
• Promote the four goals of IBPS and BLIA in:
  • Fostering talent through education.
  • Spreading Buddhism through cultural activities.
  • Benefiting society through charitable programs.
  • Purifying hearts and minds through Buddhist practice.
• Encourage exchange between different cultures and faiths with tolerance and respect.
• Develop new generations of moral, wise and compassionate leaders of society.

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