FGS NC

Children carefully painting their creative pumpkin designs. [Reported by Hui-Chang Yu, Washington, D.C., USA]  The Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Washington, D.C. Chapter held its Three Acts of Goodness Children’s Thanksgiving Gathering on November 23, 2025. Through fun and educational activities, the event guided children to learn gratitude, appreciation, and sharing—spreading kindness and joy throughout the community. BLIA youth members leading cooperative team games,...

At the beginning of the retreat, participants checked in at the Jade Buddha Shrine as Venerable Miao Jou reminded them of the proper mindset for practice. (Photo by Zhang Yin) [Reported by Yu Chuan, North Carolina, USA]  Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple of North Carolina successfully concluded its fourth and final Chinese-language One-Day Retreat of 2025 on November 22. The temple’s monthly rotation of Chinese and English practice sessions continues to attract many first-time visitors to the...

[Reported by Yu Chuan, North Carolina, USA] Responding to local interest in vegetarian cooking, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina officially launched its English Vegetarian Cooking Club on October 12, 2025, after several months of preparation. Conducted in English, the club provides a friendly space for participants to share and learn diverse vegetarian recipes, attracting enthusiastic participation from local residents. Venerable Miao Jou gives an opening talk, encouraging...