[Reported by Yu Chuan, North Carolina, USA] — On November 1, 2025, Professor Carolyn Lee from Duke University’s Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies led 10 students from her “Chinese Philosophy” course on a cultural field trip to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina. The visit offered participants an immersive experience of Buddhist culture and philosophy, highlighting the harmony between Buddhist teachings and traditional Chinese thought. Venerable Miao Jo

[Reported by Yu Chuan, North Carolina, USA] Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple of North Carolina held its monthly English One-Day Retreat on October 25, 2025, with twelve participants attending the one-day program. The participants, from diverse backgrounds, gathered at the temple with the shared aspiration to deepen their understanding of Chan practice and cultivate inner peace. At the opening session, Venerable Miao Jou, the temple’s superintendent, encouraged everyone to approa

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