The Dharma Heritage Project has been established by photographer, Don Farber, for the purpose of documenting endangered traditional Buddhist cultures. He has been compelled to carry out this work in support of Buddhism for over 25 years because the principle of ahimsa, or nonviolence, which is at the heart of the Buddha's teachings and is manifested in Buddhist societies, is critically important in order to generate peace in the world. He is the photographer and author of several books, including the highly acclaimed, Visions of Buddhist Life, published by The University of California Press. His photographs appear in magazines and on book covers internationally and he is now including video in his work. Don Farber is one of the most important chroniclers of Buddhism in the 20th century - Melvin McLeod, Editor in chief, Shambhala Sun magazine. Long inspired by the photography of Edward Curtis. Adam Clark Vroman, and others who photographed the American Indians at the turn of the 20th century and whose images captured their dignity to form priceless documents of lost ways of life, Mr. Farber is committed to recording Buddhist life as a legacy for present and future generations. He has carried out this work in nine countries to date and eventually will include photographing Buddhist life in all the traditional Buddhist countries and in the West. A combination of income from publication of Mr. Farber's photography, grants, and contributions makes the ongoing work possible. Mr. Farber has received numerous grants since 1980 including a Fulbright Scholarship in 1997. The Dharma Heritage Project is a supported organization of the Metta Foundation. Tax deductible contributions in support of the Project can be made to the Metta Foundation and can be mailed to: Metta Foundation Business Office Attn: Rebekah Selwyn PO Box 844 Eastsound, WA 98245, USA It is possible to receive photographs by Don Farber as premiums for contributing to the project. To learn more about Don Farber's photography of Buddhist life and to contact Mr. Farber, visit www.BuddhistPhotos.com or call (310) 829-6002.