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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, International, International Cultural Exchange, International Exchange
Mission: The name Dharma Nature Time is inspired by the awareness that the dharma (truth) of nature time is uniquely reflected in the diversity of cultural environments of the earth. For centuries, societies have based human growth and understanding from the source of dharma nature time, yet, in this era many cultures are in danger of loosing this primary connection. Nature is now increasingly seen from the view of human time, inclining towards the technical, political, and economic aspects. At the same time, the speed of modernity, cultural change, and intercultural interactions is increasing. This pattern breaks the roots of culture, eroding humanity?s ability to continue cultural values and knowledge through the natural adaptation of local wisdom, and the ability to derive creative means for sustaining the nature and social harmony.Hence, International Foundation for Dharma Nature Time endeavors to enrich intercultural dialogue and creativity amongst rural and urban peoples of diverse cultures, faiths, age-groups, and socioeconomic spheres. Programmes and activities based upon a dialogue of informal and formal education amongst traditional, ethnic, and modern cultures; aim to nourish cultural diversity and intercultural creativity to enliven the tangible and intangible aspects of cultural environments.
Programs: ~ DEDICATED FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS ~(cash contributions & in-kind donations of products or services from donors)DHARMA NATURE TIME FUNDFund to support public program related expenses such as: telephone/fax/email communications, printed announcements, schedules, & presented papers; site preparation & maintenance; and basic technical support for artistic/humanistic/educational offerings.SHARING ART PROGRAM FUNDFund to support the participation of emerging and established artists, students, village arts groups, and intercultural societies from Bali, other regions of Indonesia, or other nations in Sharing Art programs and workshops conducted by Dharma Nature Time or cooperative societies. Donations support local transportation, meals, and housing. Scholarships are based on the long-term potential of the recipient(s) to contribute to interculture in cultural environments.TEJAKULA OCEAN CHILDREN'S ART FUND - TEJAKULA, NORTH BALIFund to support the vitality of local art traditions of the coastal village of Tejakula via arts practice for children & youth with Master Artists from Yayasan Tejakukus. Donations also support periodic Art & Environment workshops with local and visiting teachers. Activities are based on re-combining ecology with heritage and artists in nature, thus enhancing the value of maritime cultures.ART & RELIGIOSITY IN SAMUAN TIGA: FILM DOCUMENTATION FUND - BEDULU, BALIFund for producing an art lineage video series with English subtitles in the area of the 11th Century temple of conciliation Pura Samuan Tiga: "History, Ritual & Architecture of Conciliation at Pura Samuan Tiga", "Cak Limbak", "Legong Ciglek", "Sharing Art & Religiosity 2001- 2003". Cooperation: Yayasan Dharma Samuan Tiga of Bedulu, Bali.