Year-End Appreciation Party   ✦ A Heartwarming Blessing from Venerable Master Hsing Yun: Advancing Together through Learning, Contemplation, and Practice ✦

• 2024-12-25
• buddhist網站管理員
• Fo Guang Event of the College of Buddhist Studies Buddhist Studies

On December 25th, despite the chill of winter, the College of Buddhist Studies at Fo Guang University was filled with warmth and joy. The late Venerable Master Hsing Yun, founder of the university, continued to inspire with his heartfelt “Peace and Blessings” tradition. A large, vibrant red apple, symbolizing safety and well-being (“ping-ping an-an”), was presented as a token of his enduring care and love for the faculty and students. Although Master Hsing Yun has entered nirvana, his blessings and aspirations live on, wishing everyone peace, prosperity, and hope in the new year.

 

The Dean of the College of Buddhist Studies, Prof. Chao-Shun Kuo, emphasized the significance of hearing, contemplation, and practice (闻思修) in his remarks. He encouraged faculty and students to integrate these principles into their lives, fostering a society rooted in truth, beauty, and goodness. He also expressed gratitude to the students for their dedication and volunteer spirit, which exemplifies the bodhisattva way amid their busy academic and service commitments.
 
 

The Dean of the College of Creativity and Technology, Dr. Yuan-Fu Hsieh, also attended the event, joining the faculty and students in celebrating. He praised the thoughtful planning and vibrant atmosphere of the event, which created a warm and heartfelt year-end gathering. 

Organized by the Student Association of the Department of Buddhist Studies, the “Dharma Joy Year-End Appreciation Party” was a delightful and lively event. The evening began with a graceful performance by the guzheng ensemble, followed by an impressive Tai Chi double-sword performance, fashion show, singing showcase, Indian santoor music, group singing, and a lively lucky draw. The event was filled with applause, laughter, and joy, creating a festive atmosphere. 

This year-end celebration not only brought warmth and a sense of unity to the faculty and students as the semester concluded but also strengthened the camaraderie within the College of Buddhist Studies. It infused the new year with boundless hope and blessings.
        

Read the full speech by Dean Prof. Chao-Shun Kuo on the importance of hearing, contemplation, and practice: Link
#113-1 #YearEndGathering #DharmaJoy