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Summer Art Classes
🎨 2026 Summer Art Classes at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina! This summer, children, teens, and adults are invited to explore creativity and artistic expression in a fun and inspiring environment ✨ Led by Instructor Wenxiu Li, these classes encourage imagination, focus, and appreciation of art through hands-on learning. 🖌 Freehand Chinese PaintingFor ages 8+ and adultsLearn traditional Chinese ink painting techniques and Eastern aesthetics. 🎨 Little Artists A


《雜阿含經》經典研讀(二)
📖《雜阿含經》經典研讀(二)|ZOOM線上課程 《雜阿含經》是早期佛教最重要的經典之一,內容涵蓋四聖諦、八正道、十二因緣、五蘊、六處、七覺支等核心教法,幫助我們從佛陀最原始的教導中,建立正見與修行方向。 本次課程將由妙貫法師帶領,從經文出發,深入理解佛陀對生命、苦樂與解脫的開示,並結合現代生活與修行實踐,帶領大家親近早期佛法的智慧。 🗓 日期:2026.6.3-7.8(每周三,共6堂) 🕢 時間:7:30pm-9:00pm(美東時間) 💻 方式:Zoom 線上 💛 學費:歡迎隨喜贊助 📚 教材:《佛光藏.雜阿含經》 歡迎對佛法、禪修與經典有興趣的大眾一起參與研讀,共同深入佛陀智慧。 🔗 報名連結:https://shorturl.at/Rp8mk


Children’s Summer Camp 6/15-17
🌟 Registration Now Open: 2026 Three Acts of Goodness Children’s Summer Camp! 🌟 This summer, let your child step into the world of Zootopia and begin an exciting adventure filled with courage, respect, and dreams! 🐰🦊 Through character exploration, teamwork, and fun activities, children will learn to: ✨ Understand and respect others ✨ Be confident and true to themselves ✨ Discover their limitless potential ✨ Practice the Three Acts of Goodness: Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Wor


Buddha Bathing Ceremony
🌸 2026 Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Series 🌸 🙏 Buddha Bathing Ceremony | Celebrate Buddha’s Birthday You and your family are warmly invited to join us at Fo Guang Shan North Carolina for our sacred Buddha Bathing Ceremony. Celebrate the birth of the Buddha, bathe the Buddha with fragrant water, cleanse the mind, and pray for peace, wisdom, and blessings. 📅 Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, NC ✨ Meri


Buddha’s Light Children Blessing Ceremony & Homecoming Gathering
🌸 Celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with Blessings & Joy! 🌸 You are warmly invited to the 2026 Buddha’s Light Children Blessing Ceremony & Homecoming Gathering 👶✨ Let children grow in an environment filled with Dharma, compassion, and wisdom. Join us in praying for their health, happiness, and bright future as Three Acts of Goodness children. 📅 Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Venue: Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina 👧👦 Ages: 0–12 years old 📝 Reg


2026 Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Series • Veggie Festival
🌸🎉 You’re Warmly Invited to Celebrate Buddha’s Birthday! 🎉🌸 Dear friends, Let’s come together to joyfully celebrate the Buddha’s Birthday! 🙏 🗓 Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 Location: Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, NC ( 2529 Prince Drive, Raleigh, NC) ✨ Event Highlights: 🥗 Delicious Vegetarian Food 🎮 Fun Games (for all ages) 🪷 Bathing Buddha Ceremony & Blessings 🎬 Film Viewing 🎈 Free Admission | Family-Friendly | Warm & Meaningful You a


VEGRUN Global Veg Revival Charity Walk Announcement
🌱 You walk, I donate 🌱 You are warmly invited to join the VEGRUN Global Charity Walk and turn your steps into acts of kindness. Every step helps make the world a better place! 💚 📅 Event Period April 23 – June 6 👟 How to Participate Join the 2026 NC VEGRUN Competition in the VEGRUN App,start walking, and track your mileage.Every step you take will be converted into a charitable donation. 🔗 Join Here:https://bit.ly/4lQjXbc 🎉✨ Wrap-Up Celebration Party 📍 Location: Kiwani


Short-Term Monastic Retreat
🌿 2026 Short-Term Monastic Retreat | Now Open for Registration 🌿 Have you ever wondered— what it would be like to pause your busy life and give yourself time to truly be present? To set aside your external roles for a while and return to your most simple, authentic self. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📍 Location | Hsi Lai Temple (Fo Guang Shan) 📅 Program Dates Adults: July 12 (Sun) – July 18 (Sat) Youth: July 15 (Wed) – July 19 (Sun) 📌 Eligibility ✔ Individuals with sincere interest in


2026 Hsi Lai Buddhist Retreat
Pause. Think. Start Anew. The Hsi Lai Buddhist Retreat is an opportunity to immerse yourself in 2 weeks of authentic Chinese Buddhist monastic life. At the monastery, participants will see the world from a new perspective and have the opportunity to develop greater happiness and well-being which can be shared with all the lives they touch in the future. ** Applications cut-off date is May 26th 2026 ** Dates: June 7 ~ June 21, 2026 Ages: 16-35 Location: FGS Hsi Lai Temple, 345


“I Love Earth” Children’s Art Competition
🌍🎨 “I Love Earth” Children’s Art Competition We warmly invite students in grades K–5 to join the “I Love Earth” Children’s Art Competition! Let children use their creativity to express love for our planet and celebrate Earth Day together.We look forward to seeing many students participate and showcase their artistic ideas for protecting the Earth! Submission Dates: Start: April 24, 2026 Deadline: May 9, 2026 For full rules and details, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/4ta


《雜阿含經》經典研讀
《雜阿含經》是早期佛教最重要的經典之一,內容涵蓋佛陀核心教法,如 四聖諦、八正道、十二因緣、五蘊、六處、七覺支 等,呈現佛陀對生命與解脫的深刻洞見。 本課程將透過經文閱讀與講解,帶領大家理解佛法的核心思想,並思考如何運用在現代生活與修行中。 🗓 日期 :2026/3/25 – 5/13(周三,共8堂) 🕢 時間 :7:30 PM – 9:00 PM(美東時間) 💻 方式 :Zoom 線上 💰 學費 :歡迎隨喜贊助 📚 教材:《佛光藏・雜阿含經》 📌 掃碼或點擊連結報名https:// tinyurl.com/m33btr2t


Chinese Meticulous Painting – Figure Copying Course
Chinese Meticulous Painting – Figure Copying Course This course focuses on traditional Chinese meticulous figure painting. Students will learn step by step, from line drawing and coloring to expressing the character and demeanor of figures. By copying classic works, participants will master the meticulous techniques and elegant compositions of meticulous painting. Date: March 3 – April 21, 2026 (Tuesdays) Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Tuition: $320 (8 sessions) Materials Fee:


Chinese Meticulous Brush Painting Course — "Flowers and Birds of the Song Dynasty"
🎨 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: 2026/3/31-2026/5/19 (8 classes) ⏰ 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:


Doodling Chan Night Light
The “Doodling Chan Night Light” blends art and healing through simple, repetitive line drawing to help you relax, reduce stress, and cultivate mindfulness. Create your own unique and soothing night light with templates provided on-site. $10 each (includes template and lamp base). Limited quantities available—join us and make yours today!


Guzheng Class at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, NC 北卡佛光山【古箏班】
想深入學習古箏,不只掌握演奏技巧,更體會其深厚的文化底蘊與內在修養嗎? 北卡佛光山特別邀請古箏獨奏家 常筱峥(Jennifer Chang) 親自授課,帶領學員系統性學習古箏藝術,感受音樂中東西文化的交融。 📅 課程時間:2026/3/17–5/5(周二) 🕙 時間:12:30 PM – 2:00 PM(每堂 1.5小時) 📚 堂數:8 堂課 💰 學費: $420(不包含樂器租用費,租金另計) 📍 地點:北卡佛光山 Fo Guang Shan Temple, NC ✨ 師資亮點 • 十年音樂學院古箏專業背景 • 近 40 年古箏教學經驗(學員包括 5–70 歲) • 杜克大學音樂系「中國音樂合奏課」授課教師 • 曾受邀為日本天皇與美國前總統比爾・柯林頓演出 • 合作團體包含 NC Symphony、North Carolina Ballet 等 🎶 歡迎對古箏、傳統音樂與文化修養有興趣的朋友加入! 👉 報名詳情請掃描海報 QR Code 或點擊連結 https://tinyurl.com/ycxp38cu🌸 Gu


Three Acts of Goodness Children’s Sunday Class
🌟 2026 Spring – Three Acts of Goodness Children’s Sunday Class 📅 March 15–May 17|Sundays 10 AM–12 PM 👧🧒 Ages 4–11 📍 Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina 💲 $100 per child A joyful and meaningful program where children learn the Three Acts of Goodness — Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Words, Think Good Thoughts, along with mindfulness activities, creative crafts, teamwork games, life education, and uplifting storytelling. ✨ Limited spots available — register soon


“Doodling Chan”Venerable Youji’s Art Exhibition
You are warmly invited to “Doodling Chan”Venerable Youji’s Art Exhibition Opening Ceremony Through the flow of ink and form,this exhibition invites you to slow downand discover stillness, clarity, and presencewithin each stroke and every space left unfilled. 📅 Opening|February 22, 2026 (Sunday) 🕜 Time|1:30 PM 📍 Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina 🎟 Free Admission Exhibition Dates: February 21, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Join us for a quiet encounter where art bec


Buddhist Meditation (English)
Additional Session Now Open! Thank you for the overwhelming response. As the previous session has reached full capacity, we are pleased to offer an additional session. We welcome you to join us! (Please note: The content is the same as the Saturday class. Kindly do not register for this session if you have already registered for the Saturday session.) Looking for calm, clarity, and balance in your daily life? 🌿 Join our Buddhist Meditation 8-session course at Fo Guang Shan


Fo Guang Buddhist Choir Club
🎵 Fo Guang Buddhist Choir Club – Now Recruiting 🎵 Founded in 2024, the Fo Guang Buddhist Choir Club brings people together through singing Humanistic Buddhist Songs . With monthly practices held 1–2 times, members cultivate the mind through music and share blessings at temple events. Led by Ms. ChuYen Ho, we warmly welcome anyone who loves singing to join us. 👉 Register here: https://shorturl.at/FOjVa 🎶 佛光歌詠隊 招募中 🎶 成立於2024年,北卡佛光山歌詠隊以演唱《人間音緣》歌曲為共修方式,從歌聲中體悟佛法、傳遞溫暖祝福。 每月定期練


Youth and Adult Acrylic Painting Class & Children's Art Class
Acrylic Painting Class (Ages 8+ Youth & Adults) Known for its vibrant colors, strong expressive qualities, and ease of use, acrylic painting is one of the most dynamic art forms today. This course begins with the fundamentals, guiding students to understand acrylic materials and painting techniques step by step in a relaxed yet enriching learning environment. 📅 Date: Feb 28 – May 16, 2026 (Saturdays) 🕒 Time: 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM 💰 Tuition: $310 (Materials included) 📝 Regi


Vegetarian Cooking Club
🌱 Join the Vegetarian Cooking Club at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, NC! Love vegetarian food? Come learn, cook, and share together! 🌿 Each month, members take turns demonstrating a vegetarian dish and guiding hands-on group practice—from prepping to cooking to tasting. 🍴 For the first few sessions, Club Leader Samuel Edison (trained in Michelin-starred restaurants & co-founder of The Little Lotus NYC) will lead the demo. 📅 Dates: Every 2nd Sunday (2026/4/12, 5/17, 6/


Gentle Mat Pilates
Give your body a gentle and mindful workout through stretching and core-strengthening movements that improve flexibility, balance, and body awareness. Led by Certified Instructor Ellen Stasik , this class is designed especially for adults ages 40 and above . No prior experience is required—beginners are welcome! 📅 Class Dates : Once a month on SaturdaysJan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 18, May 30, Jun 27, 2026 ⏰ Time : 9:00 – 9:45 AM 📍 Location : Fo Guang Shan Temple, North Carolin
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