Venerable Hui Chuan Visits Guang Ming College, Encourages the Continued Cultivation of Three Acts of Goodness Education

By Rivs | Manila, Philippines | June 24, 2026

Venerable Chuan, Executive Vice Abbot of Fo Guang Shan, arrived in Manila on the evening of June 23 from Cebu, accompanied by Venerable Yung Guang, Head Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Philippines. His visit marked the beginning of a pastoral and educational tour to care for devotees and support the development of Humanistic Buddhism in the Philippines, where he received a warm welcome from the local Fo Guang community.

BLIA Philippines President Kathy Uy arranged for Hospitality Team Leader Yao Shan-Shan, Vice President Sambar, Manila First Subchapter President Tsai Ren Ren, and Secretary-General Rivs to receive the delegation. During the journey back, Venerable Hui Chuan shared words of Dharma, encouraging everyone to cherish the opportunity to learn the Buddha's teachings, stay close to wise spiritual mentors, integrate the Dharma into daily life, cultivate wholesome affinities, and serve society with compassion. Those accompanying him deeply appreciated the rare opportunity to learn directly from an accomplished Dharma teacher.

Venerable Hui Chuan also encouraged the staff of Mabuhay Temple and BLIA leaders to study the Dharma diligently, deepen their spiritual practice, and willingly shoulder responsibilities in promoting Humanistic Buddhism. He reminded everyone to seize the exceptional opportunity for Buddhism to flourish in the Philippines and to work together with wisdom and compassion in advancing the Dharma.

Rivs shared that being able to study at Fo Guang Shan is one of the greatest blessings in life. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from virtuous teachers and vowed to continue cultivating herself while serving the temple and benefiting others through meaningful action.

On June 24, accompanied by Venerable Yung Guang, Venerable Miao Jing, Abbess of Mabuhay Temple, BLIA Philippines President Kathy Uy, and BLIA Philippines Supervisor Sonny Lee , Venerable Hui Chuan visited Guang Ming College, Guang Ming Chan Monastery, and Guang Ming College Affiliated Elementary and High School to learn about student life and the institutions' educational development.

During his campus tour at Guang Ming College, Venerable Hui Chuan met with members of the basketball and athletics teams and engaged in a dialogue with the students. He praised their dedication to continuing their training during the school break and their commitment to self-improvement. He noted that sports education not only strengthens the body but also nurtures perseverance, responsibility, and teamwork. He further emphasized that the defining characteristic of Guang Ming College is its commitment to practicing the Three Acts of Goodness—doing good deeds, speaking good words, and thinking good thoughts—as advocated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, thereby cultivating young people with professional competence, humanistic values, and compassionate hearts.

The delegation then visited Guang Ming Chan Monastery and the affiliated elementary and high school. Venerable Hui Chuan shared with the children the story of the Buddha's birth in Lumbini Garden, encouraging them to cultivate compassion, courage, and a sense of responsibility from an early age. He inspired them to develop good character while preserving their innate kindness and purity. The children also received Dharma gifts, and the joyful interactions created a warm and uplifting atmosphere throughout the campus.

Through this visit, Venerable Hui Chuan toured Fo Guang Shan's key educational institutions in the Philippines, bringing encouragement to students of all ages—from university youth to young children. His visit embodied Venerable Master Hsing Yun's vision of "nurturing talent through education and enriching hearts through the Dharma." He encouraged everyone to continue deepening the practice of Three Acts of Goodness Education so that Humanistic Buddhism may take deeper root in the Philippines and cultivate more local talents endowed with compassion, wisdom, and a strong sense of social responsibility.