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Participants focus their minds by transcribing the English Heart Sutra , deepening their understanding of the teachings. (Photo by Zhang Yin) [Reported by Yu Chuan, North Carolina, USA]  On December 20, 2025, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina, hosted an English-language One-day Retreat, welcoming 17 local participants. The thoughtfully designed program offered a meaningful blend of meditation practices and Buddhist learning, including sitting meditation, transcribing the Heart...

Soldiers draw Dharma words in the Jade Buddha Shrine, experiencing guidance through Buddhist wisdom. [Reported by Yu Chuan, North Carolina, USA]   On December 18, 2025, Assistant Professor Hsinni Tsai of the Chinese Department at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center of Fort Bragg, led three soldiers studying Chinese on a visit to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina. Through a rich and diverse cultural program, the visitors gained deeper insight into Buddhist values...

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,...