[Reported by Haikuo, North Carolina, USA] The Raleigh Police Department’s Interfaith Community Ambassadors for Responsive Engagement (I-CARE) program convened its regular meeting on March 12, 2026, at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina. A total of nine participants, including police representatives and leaders from diverse religious communities, attended the gathering. Venerable Miao Jou, Superintendent of the temple, personally received the guests, accompanied by

🌍🎨 “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

On March 6, 2026, BLIA North Carolina, led by President Gee Chia and Elder Advisor Jill Chen with three volunteers, participated in the annual World Dance Festival at Farmington Woods Elementary School. [Reported by Haikuo, North Carolina, USA] On March 6, 2026, the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) North Carolina Chapter, led by President Gee Chia and Elder Advisor Jill Chen with three volunteers, was invited to participate in the annual World Dance Festival a