The Merit 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 Australia ，逆生死之流，即是活水。 南天寺 Nan Tien Temple (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 Hsing Yun E-mail: [email protected] www.nantien.org.au Dear Dharma 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! Chinese culture. 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 Fo Guang Shan 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 sangha 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 temples 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, Hsi Lai Temple 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: Buddhist Art 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 Buddhism Centre, established Southern Taiwan 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 Humanistic Buddhism 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 Monastery, 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 sutra name of Buddhism and holding himself responsible Studies at Fo Guang University, 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 Buddhist studies. 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 bodhisattvas 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.