Jasmine Balley donated $5000 to Toronto Mahavihara Buddhist Meditation Centre 4698, Kingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario in loving memory of her grandfather, on his first death anniversary.

Jasmine Balley in her own words explains her sorrow and grief on losing such a great grandfather whose heart throbbed for the underprivileged people in India.

My great grandfather came to Canada and stayed with us. I found him a thoroughly gentleman. I found him a down-to-earth. His words with Dr. Ambedkar and Buddha`s quotations were impressive and mind changing. His personality was a magnate. People used to meet him at our house. I observed that Dr. Ambedkar was in his veins. He was always surrounded by Dr. Ambedkar books. His Urdu poetry was mind blowing.

Especially someone as remarkable as Papaji. As much as there is sadness, I find peace and hope in this life we’re privileged to live – every time someone from his legacy succeeds, overcomes a hurdle, or simply exercises their freedom, I know his struggle was worth it. I know that he is smiling ear to ear, knowing it was all worth it. To honour him is to live with Metta towards others, with a deep sense of gratitude for everything we have, and to stand up for injustices everywhere. Again, as much as I am sad, I’m hopeful and proud to be the granddaughter of a missionary, who lived a full life, witnessed his grandkids lead respectful lives and is immortalized through our stories. We get to gather with family and friends remember him and did Buddha Puja also as Monk resident being built.

n the memories of my Grandfather Sending Metta and peace to all. I sincerely request all Ambedkarites and Buddhists all over the world to take his legacy forward as he was the one who had the opportunity to meet Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and promised him to take forward the caravan and he dedicatedly & honestly took forward till his last breath.