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Bimonthly Newsletter
15 March 2016 | Issue 2
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THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHT
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Universal Shining of Buddha's Light - The Sacred Reunion
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The head of a Sakyamuni Buddha statue in Youju Temple in Hebei province dating back to Northern Qi dynasty (550-577) was stolen in 1996 and remained lost overseas for 18 years until, passing through many hands, it finally turned up at Fo Guang Shan in 2014. Saddened by the fact that the Buddha head remained separated from its torso, Venerable Master Hsing Yun went through many hardships before finally relocating its torso, as he always wished.
On May 23th 2015, “Reunion with the Body—Buddha’s Light Shines Universally—Hebei Youju Temple Buddha Head Donation Ceremony” was conducted so that the Buddha head and its torso may be rejoined.
On March 1st 2016, a warm spring day with flowers blooming everywhere, “Ceremony of Reunion of the Northern Qi Buddha Head donated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun” took place in the National Museum of China. Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s returning the Buddha Head unconditionally is not only a magnanimous attempt to preserve historical artifacts but will remain a gracious and timeless deed to be sung of by the generations to come in the history of Buddhism.
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WORDS OF THE FOUNDER
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Past and Present Life
In Buddhism, there is a very profound saying that “Bodhisattvas fear causes, while sentient beings fear effects.” Bodhisattvas refrain from creating ill causes, for they know an ill cause will bring an ill effect.
Sentient beings, on the other hand, are impulsive and often act without thinking through the consequences. While we do not show any fear of creating ill causes, we dread the ill effects they bear on us.
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FREE GUIDED TOUR
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National Taipei University (NTPU) exchange students from Germany, France and Czech joined the free guided tour. They've tried sutra transcription at the Fo Guang Building, where visitors can pick a Dharma wisdom verse and write down with the brush to experience Chinese culture. After transcribing, they all felt calm and meaningful to their daily life.
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Book tour online ›
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EXCLUSIVE
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Engaging Museums with Technology
Ali Hossaini, CEO of Cinema Arts Network, and Robert Pratten, CEO of Transmedia Storyteller Ltd, gave speeches at the Chinese Association of Museums (CAM) General Conference held in Buddha Memorial Center (BMC) on 23-24 January 2016. After the meeting, they were interviewed by Life New Agency on how museums can apply technology with audiences and engage them offline.
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Upcoming Forum
Second Biannual Cross-Strait Museums Meeting
Dates: 12-16 Apr 2016
Venue: Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center
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EXHIBITIONS
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Ten Outstanding Young Persons - the Glory of Taiwan
The second exhibition tour in Taiwan will include the artworks of 17 award winners. These winners are of various ages and have come together on this rare occasion to display their works. Their efforts and outstanding performances serve as model examples for young people today.
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Jade Celadon Ceramics
Ceramic art is one of the traditional art forms. It is not only a cultural inheritance, but also plays a significant role in the development of kiln ceramics. Ho‘s passion for ceramics led him to a professional career. Ho comprehends deeply the complicated procedure of ceramic-making.
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Venue: Main Hall Gallery 3
Dates : 19 Mar - 22 May '16
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Venue: Main Hall Gallery 2
Dates : 02 Apr - 15 May '16
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Venue: Main Hall Gallery 4
Dates : 23 Jan - 28 Apr '16
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