The Times 人性如水，水往低處流，人往高處 走；能有「逆水行舟」的奮發精神 ，逆生死之流，即是活水。 南天寺 Nan Tien (IBAA) Buddhist Centre 180 Berkeley Road Berkeley NSW 2506 Tel: 61(2)4272 0600 Fax: 61(2)4272 0601 星雲大師╱Venerable Master E-mail: [email protected] www.nantien.org.au

Dear protectors and friends, and is an important part of the wonderful tradition of Fund and the FGS Foundation for Culture and Furthermore, under the invitation of Hsi Lai and Templo Zulai in Brazil received the Certificate of Auspicious greetings! . It brings positive energy to the cross- Education supported the Seeds of Hope Project; five Temple, USA, the original Chinese Opera production, Excellence once again from TripAdvisor, the world’s In the Year of the Rat, I, Hsin Bau, on behalf of the Strait, and even into society and internationally.” junior high school graduates of Pu-Men High School Voyage to the East: A Fearless Buddhist Monk’s Mission largest travel platform, and were inducted into its Hall Board of Directors, Abbots, Abbesses, Venerable Master also presented the Complete Works to were admitted by the Kaohsiung Municipal Senior High to Japan, gave three performances at the Pasadena of Fame. As a member of the International Council of Superintendents, and communities of Fo Guang twelve schools, including the National Library of China, School and Kaohsiung Municipal Girls’ Senior High Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles, and at the David H. Museums (ICOM), the Buddha Museum not only signs Shan worldwide, wish for everyone to do good National Museum of China, Peking University, Beijing School after participating in the Kaohsiung high school Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, New York; with memorandums of understanding with other museums things, speak good words, and think good thoughts. Normal University, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao exam-free admission. In July, Juntou International over 4,500 people attending. This is the first Buddhist and participates in exchanges, it distinguishes itself by With the Three Acts of Goodness, every journey in this Tong University, and Fudan University, as well as the School in Puli, Nantou, received approval from the opera performed on the international stage, promoting serving the public in disciplines spanning across culture, world is a path to happiness. Buddhist Academy of China and Buddhist Association Cambridge Assessment International Education so that cultural exchange between the East and West. education, arts, and medicine. Annually, it is a venue In January last year, Fo Guang Shan held the of China. Temples worldwide have also gifted the students may study international courses that connects In June, Fo Guang Shan Philippines co-organized used by more than 300 organizations, a site visited by International Ten-Thousand Buddha Triple Platform Complete Works to local universities, libraries, them to the world. “FLIP 2019: The Light of Education” Concert at guests from over 110 countries and regions, and a stop Full Ordination Ceremony with preceptees from governmental departments, and religious associations. Last year, the Hsing Yun Culture and Education the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila, made by around 40 cruise ships. Furthermore, the twenty-one countries and regions worldwide. The Sila In April, and the University of the Foundation held various cultural and educational presenting the students’ learning results through artistic Buddha Museum hosts various international exhibitions Upadhyaya, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, encouraged West in Los Angeles, USA, co-organized the “Expression activities, including international and Cross-Strait performance for supporters of education. Moreover, and the “When Buddha Meets the Gods: Reunion of everyone with this recollection, “Throughout my entire of the Dharma: and Culture in Everyday exchanges, as well as answering the call of the Poverty Ralph Jade Tampal, a graduate of the Department of Religious Associations” event. life, I have only focused on doing one thing, that is, to Life” Academic Forum. The panel on the Encyclopedia Alleviation Program in Mainland China. The Performing Arts at Guang Ming College, was awarded At the end of March, Miao Hui Lou Dormitory, play the role of a monastic well.” of Buddhist Art was the focus, and many scholars quoted foundation received the 2019 Best Social Responsibility at the 58th anniversary of the Ten Outstanding Students built by FGS Pure Land Cultural & Educational The commemoration of Venerable Master’s the encyclopedia in their papers, affirming its value Brand Award and the Green Classics Award at the 9th of the Philippines, Manila Region (TOSP). Foundation for Fo Guang Shan staff, received the Renunciation Day fell on March 7th (Lunar February to research. The encyclopedia was also presented to China Charity Festival. In September, good news was delivered by Nan Tien Yuan Ye Awards, also known as the “Oscars of 1st) last year, and the Devotee’s Gathering was held Ryukoku University, Japan; University of Houston In October, the Global Buddhists for World Peace Institute. The Humanistic Centre, established Southern Landscape Architecture.” In July, in Fo Guang Shan, including the release of Venerable and Rice University, USA; University of Göttingen, Exchange and the BLIA First Meeting of the 7th Board in 2018, received approval from the Australian the renovated Pure Land Cave at headquarters was Master’s new book, I am not a Dependent of the Buddha. Germany; Cambridge University, UK; McGill of Directors returned to Paris, France, after 23 years, Department of Education for the registered under the Kaohsiung City Building Permit This was Venerable Master’s first published work University, Canada; University of Vienna, Austria; and was held at the headquarters of the United Nations Graduate Certificate. Humanistic Buddhism is now No.01459 as issued by the Public Works Bureau of after recovering from his craniotomy two years ago. Rietberg Museum, Zurich, Switzerland; and the private Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization officially accepted in the Australian education system, Kaohsiung City Government. The underground level This book is a recounting of his 81-year journey as a library of the Stift-Klosterneuburg , Austria. (UNESCO). This is a new milestone in BLIA’s efforts of another splendid achievement for Buddhism. of the new structure retains the Pure Land Cave which monastic that holds true to the ideal of not living off the Since the founding of the Center for Buddhist propagating Humanistic Buddhism. For many years, The “Hand in Hand, We Became” Buddhist Society shares the Dharma with the public through name of Buddhism and holding himself responsible Studies at , Venerable Master BLIA has been an active participant as well as speaker Youth Leadership Camp initiated by Fo Guang Shan depictions. Meanwhile, the two levels above ground are for Buddhism’s future, determined to be a person who hopes to offer a diverse academic platform for Buddhist in many activities held by the United Nations and its Malaysia entered its 10th year. Not only is it supported used as spaces for culture and education. Named by repays gratitude. research by establishing a worldwide major center associated organizations, including: the Commission by the Ministries of Education in all 13 states, but it also Venerable Master as the Convention Lodge, it features The book has ranked among the best-selling books of . In August, there was a series of on the Status of Women held at UN Headquarters in inspired Malaysian schools to learn about Buddhism. classrooms, lecture halls, and dormitories, making it an for months at Eslite Bookstore and Books.com.tw in events about the Buddhist Canons—Timeless Dharma New York, UN Civil Society Conference, and World Nearly 10,000 teachers and students have participated ideal venue for classes and meetings. Additionally, the Taiwan, and Yazhou Zhoukan (Asia Weekly) in Hong Treasures Reappearing—organized by Fo Guang Shan Interfaith Harmony Week. This international exchange in the camp over the past ten years. new Treasure Bridge connecting the Main Shrine and Kong. It is highly valued by readers worldwide. One Monastery, Fo Guang University, Fo Guang Shan asserted BLIA as an association that approaches the Every month, more than 50 FGS Cloud and the Great Compassion Shrine, as well as the elevator after another, reading groups come together to share Foundation for Buddhist Culture and Education, and world by taking root through localization, and also Water Mobile Libraries provide service to 1,300 rural at the Gateway to Enlightenment, were completed. their thoughts on the book. In just five months, there the Fo Guang Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism. devoted to world peace. The meeting’s theme was schools, and this good affinity is sustained by the FGS According to Venerable Master, these structures create have been more than 711 sharing sessions, with over The Exhibition of Buddhist Manuscripts, Public “Faith and Legacy,” and through video, Venerable Foundation for Buddhist Culture and Education to an accessible space by providing those with mobility 20,900 people participating. In August, Fo Guang Dharma Talks on Stories of the Buddhist Canon, Master encouraged international Fo Guang Shan develop educational and cultural projects in rural areas. difficulties a way to reach the shrines and connect with Shan London hosted a book presentation in the Jubilee and International Conference on Buddhist Canons members to work together and pass down the legacy For example, the Seeds of Hope Scholarship, as well as the buddhas and without obstruction. Room, located in the oldest building in the Houses of interpreted and explained the Dharma treasures of of faith, morality, benevolence, and character for the financial aid for English and Music, hope to transform In June, Fo Guang Shan Guang Ming Institute Parliament, Westminster Hall. The local youth scholars Buddhism—Buddhist canons. Through such events, we development of Buddhism, so that these values become the lives of disadvantaged children. of Performing Arts Cebu was inaugurated, right on shared the theme of the book and explained Venerable hope to bring Buddhist canons into society, so the public a mainstream ideology in Buddhism’s future. At the start of the year, the institutional sports teams the 30th anniversary of Dharma propagation in the Master’s lifelong and selfless dedication to culture and may feel the magnificence of the Dharma and further In November, the 11th Truthful, Virtuous, and under Fo Guang Shan’s Three Acts of Goodness Sports Philippines. It is the first academy in the locality that education. understand Buddhist culture. Beautiful Media Award was presented in Singapore Association have had excellent performances. Fo Guang offers professional performing arts courses to youths Last year, I visited several Fo Guang Shan branch Furthermore, we have worked proactively with local for the first time. Professor Su Herng, from National University Women’s Basketball Team, who made it into and artists. Furthermore, it gives them a platform to temples—including those located in three regions universities to organize joint academic conferences on Chengchi University College of Communication, level 1 of the University Basketball Association Open showcase their talents. across the Cross-Strait, Australia, Europe, Americas, Humanistic Buddhism to promote the establishment and Lee Huay Leng, Head of Chinese Media Group Tournament for seven consecutive years, has finally won In February, the northeast part of Australia Malaysia, the Philippines, and India—and witnessed Fo of research centers within top universities, so that (CMG) Singapore Press Holdings Limited (SPH) were its first championship. In July, they were also runners- experienced the worst flooding in 100 years. The Guang Shan monastics working tirelessly to propagate Humanistic Buddhism may flourish worldwide. honored with the Award for Outstanding Contribution. up at the BLIA Cup International University Basketball Queensland State became a water town. At the the Dharma. Likewise, Buddha’s Light International The departments and branch temples that actively Nearly three hundred people from well-known media Tournament in Kaohsiung Arena. Pu-Men High beginning of March, Paraguay was affected by heavy Association (BLIA) members have been diligent in contributed to this endeavor include: the Fo Guang groups from Singapore, Malaysia, and the Cross-Strait School Girls Basketball Team won second place in the rains daily. Provinces and counties south of the capital, their cultivation. For example, BLIA members have Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism, Fo Guang gathered at the ceremony, achieving the consensus High School Basketball League. ’s Asunción, were heavily flooded. In October, Japan was enthusiastically organized and involved themselves University, Nanhua University, , of “upholding the mission and responsibility of Brazilian “Sons of Zulai” soccer team, now three years hit with the strongest typhoon in 61 years—Typhoon in various pursuits such as trainings, free medical Nan Tien Institute, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, maintaining professionalism and disseminating right old, also won second place in level 1 of the University Hagibis. Over 10,000 homes were flooded. BLIA services, blood drives, and activities such as beach Hsing Yun Culture and Education Center in Shanghai, knowledge.” Soccer Association Opening for Men. The Nanhua members gave aid, practiced generosity, and made cleaning, mountain cleaning, and tree planting—all for Jianzhen Library in Yangzhou, Guangzhong Culture For over fifty years, Fo Guang Shan has always Baseball Team, established less than three years ago, offerings in the spirit of empathy as shown by the saying, the betterment of society. This year, over 18,400 people and Education Center in Beijing, Yunhu Academy, Hsi nurtured affinities with other religious groups. In entered the semi-final for the first time in the team’s “When others are hungry, it is as if I am hungry; when took in the Triple Gem and participated in the Lai Temple, Fo Guang Shan London, and Fo Guang April, the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris was caught history. As per the saying, “the Buddha taught with one others are drowning, it is as if I am drowning.” May all and Precepts Ceremony. Shan Singapore. in a serious fire. On behalf of the Fo Guang Shan voice, which was then perceived and understood by aspirations be blessed by the Buddha’s light, and grow Furthermore, 4,300 children were blessed by The “Nanhua University FGS Million Member community, I wrote a letter to Pope Francis, expressing sentient beings according to their own perspectives,” in merit and wisdom. Bodhisattva in the Fo Guang Baby Blessing Ceremonies. Fundraising Campaign Memorial Hall,” commissioned our condolences and willingness to help with the Venerable Master believes in spreading Dharma Venerable Master said, “We very much This shows how BLIA members are beginning to pass by the Million Member Fundraising Committee, was restoration work. Patrick Chauvet, the Archbishop and worldwide by building international friendships with treasure the next generation, caring for the down the legacy of faith. inaugurated at Nanhua University in May. Committee Dean of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, replied to others through establishing excellent Buddhist sports legacy of Buddhism. For every Chinese We are ever grateful to the support of our volunteers, members are welcome to return to the university express their gratitude. I believe that though the source teams. person, while some will claim that their faith who have clocked in more than 100,000 times at and make use of the Assembly Hall, Hall, of each religion may differ, the mission to bring peace During the Buddha’s Birthday last year, FGS is Catholicism or Protestant, Buddhism is in headquarters. The FGS Volunteers Association actively Water Drop Teahouse, multi-purpose meeting rooms, and harmony to society is the same. branch temples all over the world continued to conduct their blood. Buddhism has almost become the develops towards being more international, youthful, and guest rooms. The Million-Member Fundraising Buddha’s Birthday celebration in city councils, schools, religion of the elder generation, I hope that we and innovative. Besides partnering with Nanhua Campaign showed the world what NT$100 can do, with prisons, shopping malls, markets, harbors, hospitals, can pass this invaluable bloodline to the next University, Fo Guang University, Kaohsiung University funds initially raised for one university, and now for five local temples, and even co-organized Buddha’s generation. The hope of Buddhism rests in of Science and Technology, I-Shou University, Shih outstanding universities. Birthday celebrations with local Buddhist communities, the future, the next generation!” The words of Chien University, Sun Yat-sen University, and Cheng When the admission results from the Advanced totaling nearly 1,300 celebratory events, and 508,000 Venerable Master require everyone’s effort to Kung University to extend internships, the Association Subjects tests were released last year, both Fo Guang participants. These events have inspired unity, benefit and enlighten themselves and others, so has provided volunteer opportunities at the monastery and Nanhua University received full enrollment. In July, collaboration, and harmony within the Buddhist sphere. that Buddhism may continue to prosper. for over a hundred international backpackers from the Ministry of Education approved the establishment Last year, there was also good news from branch As we enter into a new year, bring not past over twenty-six countries. Furthermore, it has trained of Ph.D. courses at the Department of Life and Death at temples and Fo Guang Shan institutes worldwide to habitual tendencies and afflictions into the experiential learning instructors to assist with activities Nanhua University. Moreover, with Venerable Master’s rejoice: the colossal jade-carved wall sculpture located new beginning; transform greed, hatred, and held at Fo Guang Shan headquarters, schools, the guidance, the fourth FGS University Presidents Forum in the Main Shrine of Fo Guang Shan Hsingma Temple ignorance into meditative concentration and military, and overseas branch temples—serving a total had 123 presidents and educators from 32 different gained the record for “the largest jade art sculpture” wisdom. If each day is spent wholesomely, it will of around 5,000 people. universities in 16 countries and regions meet and share nationwide, and was listed into the Malaysia Book of surely be at ease, safe, and auspicious. In June, the Complete Works of Venerable Master their valuable opinions on Buddhist research and the Records along with the New Year-themed lanterns Lastly, my best wishes to you in Hsing Yun—Simplified Chinese Edition was published by revival of Buddhism. The five universities comprising at Dong Temple. “Marvelous Malaysia Music Creating good affinities together. New Star Press of the China International Publishing the FGS University Consortium signed a memorandum Concert—Blessing for the Nation” held at Stadium May all be auspicious! Group. The book release was held in Nanjing Library of understanding with 29 participating institutions, to Malawati Shah Alam attracted over 8,000 youths. The Hsin Bau and reported by 43 media representatives from work together to educate talents for the world and to event was acknowledged by the Malaysian Ministry Head Abbot seven countries and regions. Lu Cairong, Deputy look forward to Buddhist education playing a key role of Education and invitation letters were sent to Chairperson, Fo Guang Board of Directors Director of the China Foreign Languages Publishing in global academic research. educational institutions of all levels to encourage student New Year’s Day, 2020 Administration, said, “The Complete Works is a Additionally, it has been three years since the participation. （Translated by FGS Institute of Humanistic treasured set that introduces the wisdom of Buddhism, Venerable Master Hsing Yun Public Education Trust , FGS Buddha Museum, Buddhism Center of International Affairs）