to cultivate the fire of compassion

This non-profit organization based in Bali was founded in 1998 by a diverse collection of individuals, all of whom are actively concerned with finding solutions to environmental, social and educational problems and challenges. Operating from the understanding that, We can be the change that we want to see in the world, the organization primary focus is the implementation of education and social welfare projects aimed at reawakening strong, harmonious, benevolent and environmentally sound cultural principles and practices. Currently there are numbers of community projects underway in different locations in Bali. These projects include Pupuan Kindergarten Redevelopment and library, village rubbish recycling, Sunrise School in Kerobokan, development of natural pesticides and fertilize.

5 HEARTS PRINCIPLES

AWARENESS OF KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge stems from the collaboration between natures reality and the awareness of human beings regarding that reality. This awareness (or understanding) is consequently perfect only if it returns to the sources and foundations of nature.

RESPONSIBILITY
Each of us is an inextricable part of society and its associated culture. Between individuals and can be found a culture to which we are indebted and responsible. This culture functions as both bridge and mediator between knowledge, human beings and nature. Proper human conduct and education recognizes these bridges and the consequent human responsibility to nature and culture.

HUMANITY
Benevolent and proper knowledge will not be destructive to society or culture. Any information that is destructive to humanity is unnatural and not valuable. Good knowledge must defend culture and humanity.

COMPASSION
We return knowledge to nature through our determination and action to defend humanity, defend culture, and cultivate the fires of compassion. Compassion is an important component of both nature and humanity, without which neither can survive. Without compassion human interaction becomes deceitful, dishonest, dry and oppressive.

RETURN
Good knowledge strengthens the relations between human beings. Compassion engenders the energy required to serve nature and humanity effectively. Compassion brings humans closers to nature by fueling growth, healing and a respect for life. Without compassion we are unable to return knowledge to nature.