• "Do not accept anything simply because it had been said by your teachers"
  
• "Do not accept anything simply because it had been taught and written in your sacred books (religious texts)"
  
• "Do not accept anything simply because it had been believed by many"
  
• "Do not accept anything simply because it had been handed down by your ancestors"
  
• "Do not accept anything simply because it seems acceptable or possible etc"
  
• "Believe and accept only according to what will enable you to see truth face to face, self-confidence and when you know for yourselves that certain things are wholesome, good, to be moral, be conductive to well-being and true happiness, or leading to true happiness etc" The Buddha said.
  
• "Do not be a slave of Religion!"
  
• "Man is not for Religion, but religion is for man!"
  
• "See Other as Yourself"
  
• "Make a world smile because of your presence"
  
• "May all be happy, peaceful and friendly"
   
  Bhikkhu: Somnieng

LHA Philosophy

The Life and Hope Association is a non-profit, non-governmental and non-political organization.  It envisages a Cambodia that is a peaceful and cohesive society, with equal rights and equal opportunity, built on a basis of loving-kindness and compassion.

LHA GOAL
 
The goal of the Life and Hope Association is to improve the lives of orphans, vulnerable children and disadvantaged peoples, in order to give them HOPE in LIFE and the prospects of a better future.