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Transforming Mumbai, One Vision at a Time! The Ratnanidhi Charitable Trust, in partnership with Essilorluxotica Vision Foundation, has embarked on an extraordinary mission to provide crucial vision care to our unsung heroes – the 23,000 dedicated BEST bus drivers and conductors in Mumbai!

Recognizing the immense role these hardworking individuals play in keeping our city moving, we're thrilled to announce our groundbreaking initiative! We're bringing vision screenings and high-quality Essilor spectacles tailored to their unique needs directly to our beloved BEST bus drivers and conductors. It's time we show them the care and support they truly deserve!

Recently, our visionary team held a remarkable vision camp at the Kalakilla Bus Depot in the heart of Dharavi, Mumbai. A staggering 279 drivers and conductors were screened, and to our surprise, 137 of them were in need of spectacles! These dedicated individuals can now see the world with newfound clarity and confidence! 

But that's not all! So far, we've already screened a remarkable 3,845 BEST workers, and we're thrilled to share that we'll be distributing a whopping 1,762 spectacles to these incredible individuals! Together, let's empower their vision, transform their lives, and ensure safer journeys for everyone on Mumbai's bustling streets!

Join us in this incredible journey! Share the joy, spread the word, and let's make a real difference together. 

Comment below to show your support for our BEST bus drivers and conductors! Let's appreciate their unwavering dedication and commitment to keeping Mumbai moving. Together, we can build a brighter, safer future for all! 

#EnhancingLives #RoadSafety #VisionCare #MumbaiBEST #EmpowerVision #TogetherWeCan

Certificate of Appreciation for organizing Mega Medical & Humanitarian Projects in Rotary Dream Year 2021-22

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Mini Library Project - Inauguration of Mini Library in support with IIFL Foundation to provide 1.96 Lac Children with access to 1,00,000 books

09-04-2023

 

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ARTICLE FEATURED IN LOKSHAHI & BANAS ABOUT INAUGURATION OF THE MOBILITY CAMP , BOOK LIBRARY AND COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER - 22ND MARCH, 2023

22-03-2023

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Article Featured in Gujarat Satta & Divya Bhaskar about MOBILITY CAMP TO PROVIDE 1000 DISABLED PATIENTS WITH FREE PROSTHETIC AIDS AND A 25000 BOOK LIBRARY ALONG WITH A 100 COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER - 21st March, 2023

21-03-2023

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Mobility Camp to provide 1000 Disabled patients with Free Prosthetic Aids and a 25000 Book Library along with a 100 Computer Training Center for Students of Banaskantha District on 19th March

11-03-2023

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A special Dhamma talk and Shangrila Meditation camp by Bhikkhu Sanghasena was held at the Indian Merchant Chambers, Mumbai organized by the Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust and the Rotary District 3141.

11-02-2023

SHANGRILA MEDITATION by the VEN. BHIKKHU SANGHASENAJI

 

Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena was born in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, India. At the age of seventeen he joined the Indian Army, where he developed a strong sense of personal discipline and responsibility. 1977 was a particularly significant year in his life, for this is when he felt the inner spiritual call and decided to leave the army.

 

He left the mountains of Ladakh far behind him and became a committed disciple of the renowned Buddhist scholar and celebrated monk, Venerable Acharya Buddharakkhita Mahathera at the abbot of the Mahabodhi Society Vihara, Bangalore. Having received full ordination, Ven. Sanghasena undertook enthusiastic studies of the Dhamma and also practiced various methods of Buddhist meditations. In 1986, Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena founded the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) in Ladakh. Since then, he has worked tirelessly and selflessly.

 

A special Dhamma talk and Shangrila Meditation camp by Bhikkhu Sanghasena was held at the Indian Merchant Chambers, Mumbai organized by the Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust and the Rotary District 3141. A large number of over 150 people from all walks of life joined the session. The participants enjoyed the simple, practical but very effective teachings of meditation by Bhikkhu Sanghasena. In his talk, he reminded everyone about the very precious human life and urged everyone to make use of it in the service of others before we are burnt or buried. 

 

After the talk, a beautiful Shangrila Meditation was led by Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena. The audience immersed themselves in the meditation session and realized the immeasurable inner benefits through the powerful experience of Shangrila Meditation with Guruji. Ms. Jigmat Spaldon, a member of the MIMC Shangrila group, who accompanied Bhikkhu Sanghasena presented some beautiful celestial songs and mantras.

 

 

Feedback by our Guests: 

 

RTN Shalini Serpes	Thank you so much it was such an excellent session, pleasant meeting, very helpful thanks for organising.
Dr.Nikhil Thakkar	Excellent experience for mind and soul.
Smitra Vishal	It was a beautiful experience and I feel blessed to be a part of this session.
Poorna Gajjar	Awesome programme, enjoyed it and it was inspiring.
Anjani Agarwal	Very blessed for attending this today. Seen alignment to basic principles. Thankyou.
Sangeeta N	Excellent wisdom shared by guruji.
Manju Gupta	Very much needed this programme in the city of Mumbai. Thank you for taking the effort to bring him to us.
Tushar Tijoriwala	Excellent enlightenment!! Keep up the good work !!
Dr. Paula Goel	It was a mindful experience, thanking you for arranging this.
Meera Ramchandra	A soul awakening experience. Simple but deep teaching.
Monica Chheda	To good, very powerful yoga, meditation. The question answer with bhikkhu was excellent, food was very good.
Kruti Parekh	Amazing session!! A good session of meditation and knowledge of the buddha way.
Dr.N.S. Palep	Very motivating talk and meditation. I will be happy arrange a medical camp.
Shaila Karkera	Amazing spiritual experience. The purpose of life?
Rulani	It was wonderful meeting. It was joy meeting guruji. Thankyou.

 

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25 students are fed with our nutrition rich food in the Mumbai smiles NGO - 20th January, 2023

23-01-2023

Everyday 25 students are fed with our nutrition rich food in the Mumbai smiles NGO. Mumbai Smiles is an NGO, founded in 2005 by the journalist and writer, Jaume Sanllorente, which focuses its action on the peaceful fight against poverty and for Human Rights in some of the most deprived areas of Asia such as India, Bangladesh and Nepal. These children come from poor economic backgrounds and do not have access to healthy food. Our food ensures their proper growth by eradicating hunger. Special thali with Roti, Potato Sabzi, Moong Pulses and sheera was given to them.

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25 dishes were distributed to students in Chikitsak school - 18th January, 2023

23-01-2023

25 dishes were distributed to students in Chikitsak school. Most of the kids can't afford to have tiffin boxes and avail the dish provided by our trust. We also provide 40 meals to students at Chikitsak school daily. 

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220 story and picture books were provided to the kids of pre-primary in Desh seva samiti school, Mumbai - 16th January, 2023

23-01-2023

220 story and picture books were provided to the kids of pre-primary in Desh seva samiti school, Mumbai. 150 students are studying in the pre-primary section and they all come from underprivileged backgrounds. These kids belong to the slum communities of goregaon and malad and most of them are first generational learners and their parents are daily wage earners and they do not have a stable earning. Our book donation will ensure that they don't skip their schools and are learning daily.

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