Fo Guang News

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, including high...

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 prostrate before...

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 worldly troubles stem...

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 donation on behalf of...

The Miami Association Annual Members’ Meeting was held on November 30 at the Fo Guang Shan Miami Temple. Members from various subchapters returned to the temple to attend, including the West Palm Beach Chapter, Fort Lauderdale Chapter, Boca Chapter, and the Miami Youth Group. More than ninety members gathered for the event. The meeting was presided over by Shiller, Vice President of the Miami Association, representing President Deng Yanhua. Venerable Ru Yuan, the guiding Dharma master, and...