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On June 27, the Miami Association of the Buddha’s Light International Association hosted the “VegRun Charity Run” at Volunteers Park, located near the temple. The event thoughtfully combined a guided exploration of the local wetland ecosystem with educational insights into plants and wildlife, encouraging participants to reconnect with Mother Earth and put the true spirit of “VegRun” (embracing plant-based living) into practice. After an early-morning shower had passed, the

With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, the Miami Association of the Buddha’s Light International Association’s Fort Lauderdale Chapter hosted a celebration at the temple on June 14. The event aimed to help traditional Chinese culture continue to take root overseas while strengthening fellowship among members. Centered around a hands-on zongzi-making experience, the celebration gave overseas Chinese an opportunity to reconnect with the spirit and traditions of the holiday

To welcome the arrival of summer vacation, the Miami Youth Group held a three-day “Three Acts Good Children’s Summer Camp” at the temple from June 5 to 7, attracting 25 children between the ages of 4 and 12. This year’s camp was themed around the popular animated film Zootopia 2, creatively combining the movie’s story with character and life education. Through fun and engaging activities, the children were naturally introduced to the spirit of the Three Acts of Goodness. Ven

May in South Florida brings an abundance of blooming flowers and gentle breezes. Amid the fragrance of flowers and the arts in early summer, the Miami Association of the Buddha’s Light International Association returned to the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach for the third consecutive year on May 29, hosting a grand cultural and Dharma event celebrating Buddha’s Birthday. This year’s event centered on the theme “Buddhism and Flowers.” More than 500 members of the loca

On the morning of May 28, Shiren Rattigan, founder and principal of Colossal Academy—an innovative educational institution in the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida—along with three senior teachers, led 32 teenagers from grades 6 to 10 on their first-ever cross-disciplinary visit to Fo Guang Shan Miami. This carefully planned cultural and spiritual educational journey aimed to take the adolescents out of the traditional classroom to personally experience the wisdom of Eastern p

On the morning of May 17, Fo Guang Shan Miami grandly held its Buddha’s Birthday Celebration, attracting professors and students from several South Florida universities to participate and together witness the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha. On the day of the event, local government representatives and community residents responded enthusiastically, with nearly 400 attendees gathering to celebrate the birth of the Buddha. The Bathing the Buddha Dharma Service opened with

On May 10, coinciding with Mother’s Day, Fo Guang Shan Miami held a Mother’s Day Chanting Service. The congregation reverently recited the Sutra on the Profound Kindness of Parents and the Difficulty of Repaying It, honoring the deep grace of parents through the teachings of the Dharma. The service was not only an expression of gratitude to mothers, but also a profound lesson in filial piety, life education, and the passing down of the Dharma across generations. In her Dharm

To put into practice the philosophy of "propagating the Dharma through culture" advocated by Fo Guang Shan's founding master, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter has launched a cross-disciplinary collaboration with the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida. Together, they are introducing the "Art and Mindfulness" guided tour series, combining art appreciation with spiritual contemplation to pioneer a new mod

Venerable Miao Guang, Deputy Director of the Fo Guang Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism, delivered an English Buddhist lecture on April 17 at the joint invitation of the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) and the Department of Religious Studies at the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs at Florida International University (FIU). The lecture, titled "Compassion and Self-Compassion: Finding Well-Being in a Time of Unrest," attra

To put into practice Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s philosophy of "propagating the Dharma through sports" and encourage the public to cultivate physical and mental health alongside teamwork on the court, the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter hosted the "1st Fo Guang Cup Pickleball Tournament" on March 14 in Palm Beach Gardens. Organized by the West Palm Beach Sub-chapter, the event drew over 70 BLIA members and local community residents, filling the

On February 28, the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in partnership with the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter and several community organizations, hosted the 2026 Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Lantern Festival at the City Zen Garden. This event was not only a festive celebration, but also a meaningful cultural journey extending from classroom campuses into the local community. Earlier in the month, the Miami Chapter visite

To welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse, Fo Guang Shan Miami held a series of New Year celebration events on February 22. Combining Buddhist prayer services with Chinese cultural performances, the event attracted over 150 devotees and local community members. Lion dances and traditional glove puppetry became the highlights of the day, showcasing the charm of traditional arts while successfully promoting multicultural exchange. The "Thousand Buddhas Dharma Service" at Fo G

Amidst the joyful and bustling Lunar New Year celebrations, how does one find a moment of inner peace? On February 21, the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter partnered with the Norton Museum of Art to launch the "2026 Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Celebration: Art & Meditation" event. This immersive experience, combining contemporary art with Buddhist wisdom, attracted nearly two hundred West Palm Beach community members to embark on a 10-minute

The Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter partnered with the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to co-organize the "2026 Welcome the Year of the Horse Lantern Painting Event." On the morning of February 6, Venerable Ju Yuan, Abbot of Fo Guang Shan Miami, alongside BLIA Miami Chapter President Yanhua Deng, led more than a dozen volunteers into U.B. Kinsey / Palmview Elementary School of the Arts. Together, they spent a warm and enrichi

On February 1, Fo Guang Shan Miami held its "Light Offering Completion Service" (Yuan Deng). Despite temperatures plummeting to the 30s—breaking cold weather records for Florida—nearly 70 devotees braved the low temperatures to return to the temple and participate in the service. Venerable Jue Yan led the assembly in chanting the Universal Gate Chapter of the Lotus Sutra . The temple resonated with the sacred name of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, creating a warm and spiritually

On January 25, Fo Guang Shan Miami Temple held a Dharma service to commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment, also known as "Dharma Day." Nearly 90 devotees, led by Venerable Chueh Yan, sincerely chanted the Heart Sutra and offered praise to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, reflecting on the profound truth of Dependent Origination realized by the Buddha upon his enlightenment. During the service, a formal handover ceremony for the new term of chapter leadership was held. Certifi

On January 19, the West Palm Beach Subchapter of the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) held a study group and monthly meeting at the residence of Mei Hanzheng. The session focused on the article "Judgment" from the first volume of Humble Table, Wise Fare (part of the "Writings" category in the Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun ). Led by newly appointed committee member Chen Zilong, the event attracted over 20 members and friends of Fo Guang Shan, in

On January 18, Fo Guang Shan Miami held the "Merit Dedication Dharma Service for Dharma Protectors and Year-End Volunteer Appreciation," bringing together over 80 Dharma protectors and volunteers to celebrate the occasion. The Dharma service was presided over by the Abbess, Venerable Ru Yuan, who led the assembly in the chanting of the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Repentance Ceremony . In a solemn and pure atmosphere, the participants took hold of this rare opportunity to sincerely

On the evening of January 14, Venerable Abbot Hui Dong, Abbot of Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple, held a seminar with nearly 30 officers from the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter. The Abbot used the question "Where do the benefits of the Dharma lie?" to guide the audience in reflecting on how to use Buddhist wisdom to transform worldly afflictions into fuel for spiritual practice and personal growth. Venerable Abbot Hui Dong taught that most worldl

On January 14, the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter held a book donation ceremony for the Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs at Florida International University (FIU). The ceremony was represented by Venerable Abbot Hui Dong, Abbot of Hsi Lai Temple and Executive Director of University of the West, and Venerable Ru Yuan, Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Miami. Accepting the donatio