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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.

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 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.

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.

The Fo Guang Shan Pu-Men Senior High School Girls’ Basketball Team continued its training camp in the Philippines on August 27, returning to the court for the inaugural Philippine Premier Basketball Championship (PPBC). This time, Pu-Men faced the University of the Philippines (UP) High School Girls’ Basketball Team, gaining valuable game experience while strengthening the players’ adaptability and teamwork through a series of competitive matches.

On August 14, Guang Ming College Integrated School held its culminating activity, marking a meaningful conclusion to a period of learning and companionship between the students and overseas interns from the Department of Sociology and Social Work of Fo Guang University (FGU). Graduate student Wang Wei-Ling led fellow students Luo Wei-Ru and Yeh Chih-Keng as they entered the school for the final time in their role as “teachers,” guiding group activities and sharing the learning outcomes accumulated throughout their internship.