[Reported by Wang Yiwen, North Carolina, USA] To enhance financial awareness in the community, the Buddha's Light International Association North Carolina Association, First Subchapter, held a Life Education Seminar on Financial Planning on April 25, 2026, at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina. The event featured New York Life financial advisor Thomas Schaffer as keynote speaker, with live Chinese subtitles provided. Around 30 community members attended. The semina

[Reported by Andy Chen Washington, D.C., USA] In response to the 2026 World Earth Day theme, “Forest Awakening,” the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Washington, D.C. Chapter mobilized members on April 11, 2026, to participate in an early spring invasive vine removal project at Lake Accotink Park. Through hands-on action, participants helped protect forest ecosystems and demonstrated a commitment to environmental sustainability. Working together with the local

With every stroke of the brush, we calm the mind. With every line of the sutra, we continue the light of the Dharma. To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Fo Guang Shan, we warmly invite you to join the “Global Sutra Transcription Practice” at Fo Guang Shan Temple, North Carolina. Through mindful sutra copying, we cultivate concentration, inner peace, and wisdom together. 🪷 Date | May 17 (Sat) 🪷 Time | 10:00 AM 🪷 Venue | FGS Buddhist Temple, North Carolina 🪷 Dress Code |