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2025 One-Day Retreat
Discover peace within and reconnect with your true nature through a day of mindfulness and reflection.Join us for Buddhist Meditation, Dharma talk, Tea Ceremony, and meaningful discussions — all in a serene and supportive environment. Date: December 20 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Venue: Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina Ages: 15+ (Limited to 20 participants) Language: English ✨ Settle into the present moment and experience a life of joy, clarity, and freedo


Bodhi Couple Vow Renewal Ceremony
01.01.2026 - Renew your vows at Fo Guang Shan NC and receive blessings from the Triple Gem! ✨ Celebrate Fo Guang Shan's 60th Anniversary with us! Join the Bodhi Couple Vow Renewal Ceremony to seek blessings for harmony and happiness in your marriage. Whether you've shared many years together or are just beginning your journey, all couples are welcome to join this meaningful celebration of love and respect. 📅 01.01.2026 (Thu) ⏰ 2:30-3:30 PM 📍 Fo Guang Shan NC To regi


Sketching & Little Artists Art Classes — Registration Open!
Looking to nurture your child’s creativity or explore your own artistic potential? Join our art classes led by Ms. Li Wenxiu , MFA from Nanjing Normal University and member of the Jiangsu Young Artists Association. 🖌️ Sketching Class 📅 Dates: Nov 15, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 (10 classes) 🕓 Time: Saturdays, 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM 👩🎨 Age Group: Ages 8+ and Adults 💰 Fee: $310 (Materials Included) 🖍️ Little Artists Art Class 📅 Dates: Nov 15, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 (10 classes) 🕐 T


Chinese Meticulous Brush Painting Course — "Flowers and Birds of the Song Dynasty"
Rediscover the elegance and vitality of Song Dynasty flower-and-bird paintings!Instructor Xiang Li will guide you through the exquisite world of traditional Chinese meticulous brush painting. 📅 Dates: Nov 4, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026(No class on 12/23 & 12/30 for Christmas break) ⏰ Every Tuesday, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: 2529 Prince Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 (Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, NC) 💰 Tuition: $240🖌️ Material Fee: $65 (includes one fan surface & four brushes) Spo


2025 BLIA North America Buddhism Exam & Forum
All are welcome to join! No age, background, or religious limitation — as long as you’re interested in learning about Buddhism and Humanistic Buddhism! 📘 Exam Texts: Humanistic Buddhism: From Thought to Practice (Vol.122 of Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s Complete Works) Epoch of the Buddha’s Light (English edition) Three Acts of Goodness Children’s Textbook 🗓️ Dates:・Dec 13 (Sat) — English Groups・Dec 14 (Sun) — Chinese Adult Groups 🕓 Time: 4:00–5:30 PM (ET) 💻 Format: Open


2025 Three Acts of Goodness Children’s Winter Camp
Follow the Inside Out theme and embark on a heart-warming winter adventure! Through games and teamwork, children will learn empathy,...


Fo Guang English Study Group
“Read to become a better person, read to understand some truths, read to awaken to certain conditions, and read to comprehend a heart.” –...


Fall Printing 2025 – Support Buddhist Publications
Fall Printing 2025 – Support Buddhist Publications New titles from the Fo Guang Shan International Translation Center are coming this...
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