Fo Guang News

On the eve of the year-end holidays, the Miami Youth Group held car wash fundraising events over two consecutive weekends at the temple. More than a dozen young members braved the sun and physical fatigue, working together to wash the cars of the uncles and aunties who came to participate in group cultivation, leaving each vehicle looking clean and refreshed. Through their concrete actions, they added warmth and festive cheer to the holiday season. This event was entirely initiated and...

As Thanksgiving approaches and the warmth of the holiday begins to fill the air, the Miami Chapter’s Compassion Care Team of the International Buddhist Progress Society visited the Active Living Assisted Living Center on the afternoon of November 16 . Led by Fort Lauderdale Subchapter President Xing Dongmei , a group of eight volunteers spent a meaningful and heartwarming time with fifteen residents and nursing staff. The one-hour program was rich and joyful. Team members accompanied the...

To promote Buddhist art and cultural education , the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter held a special lecture titled “Buddhist Art and Dunhuang Aesthetics” on October 5 , attracting more than 90 students and guests from the Florida International University (FIU) Department of Art . The lecture, led by Professor Lidu Yi from FIU’s Art Department, offered an in-depth exploration of the close connection between Buddhist art and Dunhuang culture . Through an...

On October 5 , the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Miami Chapter , upholding the Humanistic Buddhism spirit of “nurturing talent through education and benefiting society through compassion,” donated a check for $1,600 to the local Challenger Elementary School . This contribution was made in support of the “VegRun – I Run, You Support Education” charity initiative, which promotes the idea of combining running with educational assistance —encouraging members to strengthen...

The Miami Young Adult Division (Miami YAD) held its Annual General Meeting on October 5 , with 18 enthusiastic young members in attendance. The meeting was co-chaired by President Harrison and Vice President Marlene , with Venerable Neng Kang , Association President Ms. Yan Hua Deng , and Association Supervisor also invited to attend, bearing witness to this meaningful moment of faith and continuity for the youth group. At the start of the meeting, the group reviewed highlights from 2025...