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Local charities reach out to victims

CONDOLENCES At least three Taiwan religious groups have mobilized to render relief assistance to the US after the nation was struck by terrorist attacks

CNA , TAIPEI

Any one who requires help can contact the Fo Kuang center by telephoning either 718-939-8318 or 718-939-9318, a foundation spokesman said.

In addition, the Fo Kuang Foundation has also set up a temporary morgue at its Hsi Lai Temple (西來寺) in California, offering prayers in group funeral rites for the terror attack victims, according to the spokesman.

At the same time, the Taipei-based Dhama Drum Mountain (法鼓山) Cultural and Educational Foundation has also put an emergency relief center at its Dongchu Temple in New York City into operation.

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