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.

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