Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple conducted a Buddhist blessing and purification ceremony at Okada Manila in celebration of Ultramega Supermarket's anniversary. The ceremony was held at the invitation of Ms. Lin Yingying, owner of Ultramega Supermarket – Muntinlupa, and her son, Mr. Yao Qinghui, to offer blessings for business prosperity, good health, peace, and harmony.
A group of 27 participants, comprising 26 students and one professor from Union Theological Seminary (UTS), visited Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple on September 30, 2026, for an educational temple tour aimed at deepening their understanding of Buddhism, the history of Fo Guang Shan, and the principles of Humanistic Buddhism.
Fo Guang Shan Guang Ming Chan Monastery in Cavite held its Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on September 26 under the theme “Reunion Under the Full Moon, Celebrating Together in the Warmth of Lanterns.” Around 500 people from different religious and cultural backgrounds joined the celebration, creating a lively and harmonious atmosphere.
Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple held a heartwarming Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on September 27, 2026, under the theme “A Full Moon, Family Reunion, and the Three Acts of Goodness.” Nearly 80 devotees and members of the local community joined the celebration.
In observance of the United Nations International Day of Peace, the Rotary Club of Makati Premier District held an interfaith prayer gathering on September 21, 2026, at the Asia Pacific College Auditorium. The club’s 2026–2027 President, Sharon M. Vaswani, specially invited Venerable Miao Jing, Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple, to join approximately 300 religious and community leaders in offering prayers for world peace.
On September 20, Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple and the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Philippines jointly held the grand finals of the “Garden to Table” Vegetarian Cooking Challenge. Centered on a culinary competition, the event brought together the values of green living, environmental sustainability, and compassion. While showcasing delicious vegetarian cuisine, it also conveyed the warmth and values of Buddhism, attracting more than 100 guests, judges, contestants, and BLIA members.
