Fo Guang Shan Philippines Launches the First Trilingual Hsing Yun Dharma Words Platform in Chinese, English, and Filipino,

Daily Wisdom Draw Brings the Dharma into Everyday Life

By Merit Times Correspondent | Manila, Philippines

To fulfill the vision of localized Dharma propagation advocated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, founder of Fo Guang Shan, Venerable Yung Guang, Chief Abbot of Fo Guang Shan Philippines, has long been committed to making the Buddhadharma more accessible to local communities. By breaking through language barriers, he hopes that more Filipinos can draw close to the Dharma and benefit from the teachings of Humanistic Buddhism.

Since June, Fo Guang Shan Philippines has been publishing Hsing Yun's Dharma Words from The Vegetable Roots of Fo Guang daily on its official Facebook page. For the first time in the Philippines, the teachings are presented simultaneously in Chinese, English, and Filipino (Tagalog), allowing readers from different linguistic backgrounds to access the wisdom of Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Young Fo Guang members, including Gershon and Allene, have played an important role in translating the teachings into Filipino, demonstrating how the younger generation is helping the Dharma take root locally while carrying forward the spirit of Humanistic Buddhism.

Recently, students from the Department of Information Applications and the Department of Product and Media Design at Fo Guang University completed an overseas internship at Mabuhay Temple, where they combined information technology, design, and multilingual content to develop the "Hsing Yun's Dharma Words · Daily Wisdom Draw" website. Through a mobile phone or computer, users can now draw a daily Dharma quote from Venerable Master Hsing Yun, allowing Buddhist wisdom to accompany and inspire their daily lives.

The website presents every Dharma quote in Chinese, English, and Filipino, featuring a clean and user-friendly interface. With a simple click, users receive a randomly selected quote each day, offering inspiration, encouragement, and guidance for everyday living.

Website:
https://daily-lottery-french.vercel.app

The homepage presents the shared vision of the project in three languages:

Hsing Yun's Dharma Words · Daily Wisdom Draw
Draw a wisdom quote each day. Let the Dharma become part of your life, and let wisdom accompany you every day.

Mga Salita ng Dharma ni Master Hsing Yun · Araw-araw na Bunutan ng Karunungan

Venerable Yung Guang emphasized that localized Dharma propagation is more than simply translating words into another language; it is about allowing the Buddhadharma to become a living part of the local culture and people's everyday lives. The launch of the trilingual Hsing Yun's Dharma Words platform and the Daily Wisdom Draw website marks a new milestone in Fo Guang Shan Philippines' use of digital technology to spread the Dharma. It is also a collaborative achievement made possible through the combined efforts of young volunteers, educators, designers, and technology specialists, enabling the wisdom of Venerable Master Hsing Yun to transcend geographical and linguistic boundaries and reach more people around the world.

Venerable Yung Guang encouraged everyone with the saying, "Even ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things." He noted that everyone can contribute through their own talents—whether in translation, design, programming, or administrative support. By working together with a shared aspiration, even what seems impossible can be achieved. The completion of this website through the joint efforts of young translators and Fo Guang University interns stands as a vivid example of collective dedication in action, opening a new chapter for the localization and digital propagation of Humanistic Buddhism in the Philippines.