The Avatamsaka Buddhist Lotus Society is the religion's sole nonprofit charitable organization in Milpitas. It was…More established in 1985 by The Venerable Cheng Yi, now board president of the society, who is a great proponent of education. Under his guidance, the Avatamsaka Buddhist Lotus Society has initiated a scholarship award program for high school students from the area to assist them in achieving a successful life and becoming pillars of society.</p> <p> </p>