Upcoming / On Going Events
2024 BLIA World Headquarters 6th Meeting of the Seventh Board of Directors
Date and Place: September 06-09 at Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Japan.
Opening Ceremony, including handover of chapter presidents, certification of Chapter Elder Advisors, certification of newly-established Chapter Elder Advisor Committees; Three Acts of Goodness Microfilm Award Ceremony; Motion Discussion; Night of Buddha’s Light; Closing Ceremony, etc.
Date: Registration begins on December 21, 2023, with a limit of 1,000 people (excluding BLIA Japan chapters.)
Method: Online at https://signup.blia.org.tw/login.aspx
For details information, please contact the BLIAWA Secretarial Office.
2025 Chinese New Year Vegetarian Food Fair
Registration link: https://www.bliawa.org/vegetarian-foods
Date: Sunday 9th February 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Venue: Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple
㊗️ Celebrate Lunar New Year with Our Healthy and Delicious Vegetarian Poon Choi!
Our Vegetarian Poon Choi is thoughtfully layered, symbolizing harmony and prosperity, making it the perfect centerpiece for bringing your family together. Savor this delightful dish and add warmth and sweetness to your festive celebration—an ideal choice for your Lunar New Year feast.
Limited availability—pre-order now to secure your special New Year treat!
Order now: https://www.bliawa.org/store/products/a01-poon-choi
🧧 $148
📅 Preorder by: January 22, 2025
🍲Pick-up Date: January 27, 1pm-3pm
3G Happy Camp
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/CJwUX439Kp
Date: Saturday 18th January 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple
Recommended Age: 5 to 14 years old
3G Children Buddhist class will be hosting a one day Children Happy Camp over the school holidays. Please spread to any members with young children 😁 🙏
Objectives:
1. Cultivate positive values through the 3 Acts of Goodness: Do Good Deeds, Say Good Words, Think Good Thoughts
2. Foster youth engagement and environmental consciousness, cultural awareness,
3. Promote safety and well being
4. Engage in activities and learn together in a safe environment. Some Activites include, SDG - recycle right, environment awareness, Chinese Culture, indigenous culture, food making, and many more
Application Closing Date: 11th January 2025
Registration Fee: $50 (Payment details will be sent in the confirmation email)
* Fee includes vegetarian food, activities and souvenirs *
🌏 2024 Oceania Dharma Symposium | Buddhism and Life 🌱
🎤Speaker: Venerable Hui Chuan (President of the Fo Guang Shan, Executive Council)
📅 Date: December 29, 2024
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM（AWST)
📍 Join Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZB1tszzIs
✨ Buddhism is not just academic knowledge; it is a guiding light for daily life.
How can we apply Buddhist wisdom to overcome life’s challenges?
How can we find balance and harmony in our interactions with others?
In this talk, Venerable Hui Chuan will share how Buddhist teachings can be applied to solve everyday problems. From the wisdom of “turning back to the shore” to embracing the philosophy of “all forms are but illusions,” Venerable Hui Chuan will guide us in discovering the practicality and truth of Buddhism in our daily lives.
🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity! 🌟
You are warmly invited to join the 2024 Oceania Dharma Symposium and explore the wisdom of Buddhism for a more peaceful and meaningful life.
Available with English subtitles for everyone to enjoy!
Meditation
Registration Time: Now to April 07, 2024
Every Saturday, 3 - 4:15pm
Location: Meditation room, FGS WA
English Study Group
On-going
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday 1:30 - 2:30pm
Location: Classroom, FGS WA ( in person)
Humanistic Buddhism represents a return to the principals laid down by the Buddha. Humanistic Buddhism recognizes the Buddha lived in the human world and taught the Dharma in the human world, and that Buddhism should be for human beings.Humanistic Buddhism is Buddhism that is timeless, joyful, altruistic and life affirming.
Through the comprehensive examination of Buddhism through its history, concepts, development and the Buddha’s life, we purport several principles. Buddhism is the Buddha’s original teachings for the human world. It is Humanistic Buddhism. Thus, we propose Humanistic Buddhism: Holding True to the Original Intents of Buddha.
Pray for World Peace
Event from now to 31 December 2024
Location: online
In the present world, where conflicts persist, Buddhism should initiate "praying for world peace." Through committed practice, driven by the compassionate desire to alleviate the suffering of sentient beings, let us collectively pray for an end to wars.
