Fo Guang News

On the afternoon of September 20th, the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter hosted a study group themed "A Cup of Tea, A Mindful Thought" at the Fo Guang Shan Miami Temple. Led by Chapter Elder Advisor Mei Han-Zheng, the event centered on the topic of the "Way of Tea" from As Venerable Master Hsing Yun Says. Through tea tasting, reading, questioning, and sharing, he guided over 30 attendees to observe their own minds through a cup of tea and experience the daily...

In response to the United Nations' "International Day of Peace," five members of the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter, including Advisor Mei Han-cheng and Fort Lauderdale Subchapter Treasurer Ma Su-mei, were invited to the City of Coral Springs, Florida, on the morning of September 18th. They attended the "International Peace Day" commemorative event co-hosted by the City of Coral Springs, the Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, and the Clergy Coalition of Coral Sp...

On September 13th, in celebration of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter hosted a "Snow Skin Mooncake Making" event at the Fo Guang Shan Miami Temple. Over 10 members, devotees, and children joyfully participated. Under the guidance of Sister Zhang Kexin, they completed elegantly colored and beautifully shaped snow skin mooncakes by hand—from making the dough and preparing the fillings to pressing them into molds. The event not...

On the afternoon of August 23rd, 10 young adults gathered at the temple for a sharing session. Members Justin Huang and Yulin Wu shared their experiences from returning to Taiwan over the summer to participate in the "Fo Guang Youth Jamboree" and the "Pu-Men High School English Teaching Camp." They also looked back on what they saw and heard during their one-month visit to Japan and Taiwan. From international exchange to youth service, the two returned to Miami with abundant takeaways,...

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 weather was cool...