The aim of this exhibition is to portray the unique religious culture of Yunlin. Showcasing how aesthetic value can be added to traditional crafts, we seek to inspire individual experiences for each of our visitors. This particular year seems to be an appropriate time to present and promote the traditional craftsmanship. As this exhibit will last until December 27th, it will also coincide with our “Buddha Meets the Gods” event, that is held yearly on December 25th. Make sure not to miss out on this artistic -, humanistic -, cultural event!

In this day and age, where science and technology play such a prominent role, knowledge hereof has become an essential part of learning, that contribute to a child’s growth process and educational field trip.
The Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, in collaboration with the National Science and Technology Museum, is proud to present “Technology and Preparedness for Disaster Reduction”. The aim of the exhibition is to help children develop a realistic understanding of natural disasters and teach them how to prepare and respond in case disaster strikes, thereby reducing its impact.

In the past few years, the Buddha Museum has collaborated with the Bureau of Cultural Heritage (BOCH). Together, we presented the exhibition called, “Encounter, Refine and Represent” in 2016, as well as the “Intangible Cultural Heritage – Din Tao Performance” in 2019. This year, 2020, from July 22nd till November 29th, renowned curator Prof. Chuang Po-He will present “The National Treasures – A Close Look At Taiwan’s Traditional Crafts”. A total of 157 artworks created by 45 artists, 15 of whom are national treasure craftsmen, will be on display.

Every year, the Buddha Museum holds the International Book Fair and Vegetarian Expo to promote good books and good food. Here are some activities organized for this year’s event.

Dates: 7th - 15th Nov, 2020

• “Technology and Preparedness for Disaster Reduction” Exhibition
• Little Tea Masters‧Thousand Tea Drinkers
• Thousand People Calligraphy
• Stamps Collection
• Keynote Lectures
• Story House Under the Big Tree
• Cloud and Water Mobile Libraries
• R.E.A.D.ing Life with Dogs 

Kaohsiung, Taiwan – August 21st, 2020 – Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum today announced it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Things To Do. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are known for consistently receiving great traveler feedback, placing them in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe.

All living beings depend on the earth to survive; the earth is humanity’s home. The earth protects our lives and supplies us with resources for survival. Without the earth, where would humanity and all living beings reside? Thus when the earth is facing devastating damages and gasping for breath, since we regard ourselves as “masters of the myriad creations of this earth,” we must be the first to protect the environment by caring for wildlife and nature, not carelessly killing, planting trees, preventing excessive deforestation, protecting water resources, disposing of waste properly, using commodities sparingly, and recycling.

─ Excerpt from Environmental and Spiritual Preservation

The Buddhist artifacts, which are regarded as excellent representations of cultural heritage, display not only the achievements of the artists, but also provide insight into Buddhist history. The immense range of Buddhist artifacts come together to represent Buddhist practice and cultivation. Artifacts such as alms bowls, staffs, and robes were everyday items used by monks; others served as objects of devotion or Dharma instruments in temples and monasteries. In the case of figurines and statuettes, they retain both artistic and devotional purposes.