To uphold the Humanistic Buddhism philosophy advocated by the founder, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, Fo Guang Shan New York Temple values international exchange and cultural inclusion, actively promote understanding and cooperation among different Buddhist lineages.
Planning for future care needs can bring peace of mind to seniors and their families. On October 13, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto welcomed 32 participants to a special lecture on long-term care resources, combining practical guidance with Buddhist teachings on mindful aging and compassionate living.
More than 40 university students and young adults gathered at Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto on October 11 for a Thanksgiving weekend visit that brought together mindfulness, Buddhist values, and friendship across three Ontario universities.
As autumn deepens and the harvest season arrives, approximately 70 students from the FGS New York Temple Chinese School held an "Autumn Harvest Festival" on October 31. By combining autumn cultural themes with elements of Halloween, the event allowed students to learn Chinese and explore different festive traditions through creative crafts, culinary experiences, fun interactions, and a costume contest in a joyful atmosphere.
On October 24, Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple in Austin invited more than a dozen members of the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Youth Group to a special sharing session held during its English-language program. Claire Qu recounted a summer of overseas learning that took her to Fo Guang Shan's Osaka Temple in Japan, an international Fo Guang youth gathering, and a two-week English exchange program at Pu-Men High School in Taiwan. Together, these cross-cultural experiences widened her global perspective and taught her the value of inclusiveness, mutual respect, self-discovery, and personal growth.
How 20 young trees brought together local neighbors, city leaders, and Fo Guang members in a shared act of care for Phoenix.
