You’re warmly invited to a Financial Planning seminar presented by BLIA member Mr. Thomas Schaffer. In this session, you will learn key elements of financial planning and how to be more mindful and intentional with your money and future. 本講座將提供中文翻譯服務。 📅 April 25⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM RSVP by 4/22 for a gift: https://forms.gle/Q71eqQFuVN5rrVRz8

🌿 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

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

找回內在的平靜與歡喜！透過抄經、禮佛、禪修、茶禪等行門修持，觀照自心，啟發智慧。安住當下，活出自在人生。 日期： 2026.05.09（六） 時間：上午9:30 - 下午4:30（報到9:00-9:20） 地點：北卡佛光山 名額：限20人（年滿15歲以上） 語言：中文 ✨ 亮點： ✅ 禁語修持，遠離手機干擾 ✅ 提供修持服與素食午餐 ✅ 名額有限，立即報名！ 🔗 報名連結： https://tinyurl.com/murty2t7

想在輕鬆愉快的氛圍中認識新朋友、享受桌遊樂趣嗎？在溫馨的環境裡，一起用餐、遊戲與交流，還有20分鐘智慧閱讀與分享，讓身心都得到放鬆與成長。 適合所有年齡，無需經驗！ 📅 時間：4/24 起，每週五晚上 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 🍽 內容：共進晚餐＋桌遊體驗＋閱讀分享 💰 費用：免費參加 📍 地點：北卡佛光山 🔗 報名： https://forms.gle/L3oCZcAtyQujpzSd7

🌍🎨 “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》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 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" 🐦 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:

🎨  Clay Craft Workshop – Register Now! Learn to create cute clay art step by step—from color mixing to shaping and tools. Perfect for beginners! 📅 Adult Class: Apr 8–May 27 (Wed) 11:20–12:40 📅 Youth Class: Apr 11–Jun 6 (Sat) 11:20–12:40 (Age 7+) 💰 Tuition: $240 (8 classes) 🧰 Tool Kit: $40 📍 Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, NC 🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/3jt35ru8 🎨  粘土手作課程招生中！ 想親手創作可愛的粘土作品嗎？在章老師帶領下，從配色、造型到工具運用，輕鬆學會粘土創作技巧。適合零基礎學員！ 📅 成人班：4/8–5/27（周三）11:20–12:40 📅...

Experience the beauty of traditional Chinese calligraphy at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina . This beginner-friendly course introduces brush holding, posture, copybook reading, and brush techniques, guiding students step by step to learn the fundamentals of calligraphy. Each class includes demonstrations and feedback to help students progress with confidence. 📅  Adult Class: Wednesdays, 9:30–11:10 AM (Apr 8 – May 27) 📅 Youth Class:  Saturdays, 9:30–11:10 AM (

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!

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

🌟 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

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

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 – 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

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

🌱 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/

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