BLIA Washington, D.C. Young Adult Division Officially Established, Recognized on the International Stage
- FGS NC
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
[Reported by Yu Chuan, Johor Bahru, Malaysia]
On July 18, 2025, Buddha’s Light International Association Washington, D.C. Young Adult Division (YAD) was officially established. The certification ceremony took place during the opening of the 2025 International BLIA Young Adult Executive Conference, held at Hsing Ma Si in Malaysia. Led by Division President Huizi Liu, four executive members represented the division on stage to receive the president’s sash, certificate, and division flag from Venerable Hui Chuan, Executive Director of BLIA World Headquarters Young Adult Division—marking the official launch of the Washington, D.C. YAD.
The solemn and dignified ceremony left the young leaders deeply honored and emotional. They expressed heartfelt joy, noting that the formation of the division provides a platform for youth in the D.C. area to grow together through collective cultivation and shared learning. They also expressed hope to attract more young people to join the BLIA YAD movement and to actively practice and promote the ideals of the “Three Acts of Goodness” and “Four Givings.”
Fifteen-year-old President Huizi Liu shared that her first encounter with Fo Guang Shan was back in sixth grade. Over the years, through summer camps and service activities, she has gained valuable experience and matured in the process. She looks forward to organizing more division events to grow together with her peers.
For the past three years, young people from Washington, D.C. have served as volunteers at BLIA D.C., especially during the annual Three Acts of Goodness Summer Camp. Many started as junior counselors, learning by doing and gradually internalizing the values of Humanistic Buddhism.
The D.C. YAD is guided by Venerable Zhi San from Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina, who led the delegation to Malaysia. She emphasized that the youth division is a valuable platform for young people to realize their potential. Through diverse learning experiences and active participation, youth can expand their perspectives and develop open-mindedness. In doing so, they not only enrich themselves but also serve others—embodying the bodhisattva path of benefiting both self and others. She expressed high hopes for the Washington, D.C. YAD, wishing them continued growth along this path.
