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Great Enlightenment Lotus Society Inc.

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Sustainable Development: Agriculture Education
Geographic scope:	International
Country of activity:	United States of America Singapore China Malaysia Canada
Millennium Development Goals:	Ensure environmental sustainability
Mission statement:	1. To practice study Buddhism to improve the quality of life while promoting world peace. 2. To rebuild social order and morals base on the traditional Buddhist and Confucian teachings. 3. To promote healthy living by way of consuming organic farmed products and protecting environment of the earth.
Year established:	1982
Year of registration:	1982
Organizational structure:	Steering Board Educational Branch Organic Farming promoting branch Spiritual enhancement study branch International Offices Buddhist Monastery Support and Activities
Number and type of members:	1000 associates in the US 70000 associates worldwide
Affiliation with NGO networks:	Buddha Light Associations，Tzu Chi Foundations
Funding structure:	Product sales and business services Donations and grants from domestic sources Funds from Religious Institutions

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