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Quarterly Newsletter

August 2024 | Issue 43

Words of the Founder

You can be short of anything, as long as it is not loving kindness, compassion, joy, or equanimity.

— Venerable Master Hsing Yun, Positive Forecasts for Life

2024 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award

Since 2014, the Buddha Museum has earned TripAdvisor's prestigious Travellers' Choice Award six years in a row, securing a place in the website's "Hall of Fame." In 2020, we received the coveted Best of the Best Award. This year, we were once again awarded with the Travellers' Choice Award! We sincerely thank all visitors for their continuous support and positive feedback, and we will continue to keep the Museum free and open for every visitor.

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A Vision for the Future

Fo Guang Shan is taking giant steps towards a sustainable future! In 2024, it received the 9th National Environmental Education Award and certification for its environmental education facilities, affirming its commitment to environmental stewardship. Meanwhile, the Buddha Museum aims to become a low-carbon museum by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Manjushri Bodhisattva

Embark on a journey through the Dunhuang Caves to uncover the stories of Manjushri Bodhisattva. Explore stunning 8th-century Tubo Kingdom art, revealing Tibetan culture's artistic brilliance. Experience the vibrant Mount Wutai panorama from Mogao Cave 61, capturing everyday life and the wisdom of Manjushri Bodhisattva in Buddhist teachings.

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Turning the Dharma Wheel

Upon enlightenment, the Buddha awakened to the principle of dependent origination. Worried that the concept was too profound and difficult to comprehend, the Buddha was hesitant about propagating this truth, not wanting to frighten sentient beings yet for them to give rise to faith.

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Buddhist Botanic Gardens

The Buddhist Botanic Gardens are a sanctuary of natural beauty, showcasing a diverse array of plants such as Bodhi trees, Poison Bulb, Bergamot, and Asoka trees. The picturesque scenery around the Camphor Grove Ecology Pond is particularly stunning. Different seasons bring various butterfly species and small creatures to visit the Butterfly Trail at the Buddha Museum.

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Reflections from a Summer Camp Leader

Chloe Chen, a volunteer from California, immersed herself in the MVP Three Goodness Summer Camp at the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum. Chloe served as an instructor and group leader, alongside her partner Jony. Together, they crafted engaging activities, from dances to interactive lessons and a play, highlighting themes of gratitude. Check out Chloe’s full Facebook post to find out her experience and insights from this enriching summer camp adventure.

Join us next year for another extraordinary experience!

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