108 Lives
Selfless Service in Nepal and beyond.
In 2008, dedicated Buddhist practitioner Hector Marcel began a journey of what he called the “Perfection of Giving,” later known as the 108 Lives Project. Instructed by his teacher, he set out with no fixed plan, only a commitment to serve.
Over the next decade, he inspired his students to join him in offering selfless service to all they encountered. What began as a goal to serve 108 people grew into a mission that touched countless lives. Today, his journey continues to inspire others to serve communities around the world.
Local Community Outreach
Our community outreach activations take place throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City. At Three Jewels, we believe that inner peace should be accessible to everyone, which is why our community outreach is rooted in Seva, the profound practice of selfless service dedicated to uplifting others without expecting anything in return. Grounded in the ancient wisdom of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. We believe that true practice extends beyond the yoga mat, and we invite our students to transform their own practice into active compassion by joining our volunteer team, assisting with community partners through maintaining sacred spaces beyond the walls of Three Jewels Enlightenment Studio. Our certified facilitators and dedicated student volunteers channel their collective energy into action, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment where anyone can heal and proving that when we serve each other, we all rise together. Some of our activations include chair yoga and meditation with older adult centers, tutoring children, and serving at homeless shelters to name a few.
For information please email info@threejewels.org