2023 BLIA New Zealand Report by FoGuangShanNZ

By The Founder, Venerable Master Hsing Yun

May Benevolence and Harmony Bring Peaceful Wellbeing Let Abundance and Joy Yield Auspiciousness in Our Lives

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Fo Guang Shan NZ Abbess Manshin Selected as Top 10 Local Hero of the Year 2023

紐西蘭佛光山滿信法師晉身紐西蘭前十大當地英雄

The BLIA NZ Activity Report Received Gold Award FGS NZ Participated in the Memorial Service for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

紐西蘭佛光人年度報告榮獲全國印刷金獎紐西蘭佛光山出席英女王悼念會

Practice

2022 BLIA Chan and Pure Land Virtual Light Offering Dharma Service

佛光山禪淨共修獻燈線上祈福法會

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FGS 56th Anniversary Global Simultaneous Sutra Transcription

佛光山開山 56 週年全球同步抄經修持

The 30th Anniversary of the Buddha’s Light International Association 140

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佛光會成立 30 週年紐西蘭南北島話說佛光會

2022 Virtual Triple Gem Refuge & Five Precepts Ceremony

佛光山全球連線三皈五戒典禮

2022 Buddha’s Birthday Celebration for World Peace 148

佛誕節慶典

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2023 Annual Reunion Dinner 158

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紐西蘭南北島佛光山歲末圍爐

2023 Chinese New Year Celebration

紐西蘭南北島歡慶農曆新年

2022 Ullambana Dharma Service & Sangha Day Celebration

紐西蘭佛光山道糧供僧慶祝佛歡喜日

Propagating Through the Sound of Dharma

紐西蘭北島佛光山以法相會

2023 FGS Auckland New Year’s Day Pilgrimage 172

紐西蘭北島佛光山元旦朝山抄經修持

BLIA New Zealand 2023 Report CONTENTS

大洋洲法寶講座大洋洲線上幹部講習會佛光南島書院全球佛學會考紐西蘭佛光人踴躍參與 Oceania Dharma Lecture BLIA Oceania Fellowship Online Conference 2022 FGS Chch Buddhist College 2022 BLIA Global Buddhism Exam 188 182 190 184 南島佛光山臘八粥結緣傳播智慧與歡喜南島佛光山滴水坊母親節獻禮 BLIA South Island Spread Joy with Laba Congee FGS Christchurch Mothers’ Day Celebration 180 178 北島佛光人創意彩繪燈籠慶中秋 Celebrating Mid-autumn Festival with Creative Lantern Painting 176 紐西蘭北島協會新春系列饗宴 BLIA North Island Lunar New Year Gathering 174

2022 Lay Dharma Teacher Training Seminar

國際佛光會預備檀講師研習

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Humanistic Buddhism Advocate Speakers

紐西蘭北島協會人間佛教宣講員選拔

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2022 BLIA NZ Annual General Meeting

國際佛光會紐西蘭南北島協會會員代表大會

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2022 International Buddha’s Light Young Adults Conference

國際佛光青年會議

2022 Australia & New Zealand Buddhist Youth Conference

第 24 屆澳紐佛光青年會議

BLIA YAD New Zealand Series

紐西蘭佛光青年特輯

Mission Heights Junior College Students

Internship in FGS Auckland

Mission Heights 中學生道場實習

Fo Guang Chinese School and Children Dharma Class

北島佛光中華學校及兒童佛學班

實踐

BLIA New Zealand 2023 Report CONTENTS

Featured News

Consensus of the mind widens horizons and creates glorious future.

Only with an open mind, the Buddha's light will shine; only with cohesive energy, the open mind could reach consensus. The treasure of the universe will come into the open mind, and it will bring the power of consensus and openness for all to withstand adversities.

共識的心靈開放的視野創造燦爛輝煌的未來要有開放的胸懷佛光才會普照要有凝聚的力量才能達成共識共識帶來力量開放則百家爭鳴

專題

Fo Guang Shan NZ Abbess Manshin Selected as Top 10 Local Hero of the Year 2023

On 12 th December 2022, Kiwibank, New Zealand's leading local bank, announced the Top 10 Local Heroes 2023 from a list of 100 outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to New Zealand.

Venerable Manshin, the Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand, was selected as one of the Top 10, and was the only Asian and the only religious person among the 100 recipients.

The judging panel said that the 100 New Zealand Local Heroes were selected from 17 regions across the country, covering 12 areas of contribution, and with hundreds of nominations this year, it was not easy to select 100 winners. The winners have been working in and serving the communities for many years, which instil the positive value to the society and help to improve the quality of life.

Abbess Manshin, was recognised for her tireless efforts, for more than 30 years, demonstrating outstanding leadership skills, wisdom and compassion to lead the team to contribute to education, social care, arts, cultures and spiritual development in New Zealand.

In line with Venerable Master Hsing Yun's philosophy, Abbess dedicate her life to the service of others. She has set up education programmes to nurture the values embedded in the Three Goodness - Do Good Deeds, Say Good Words and Think Good Thoughts. Over 25,000 students and teachers from 51 schools have participated in this programme since 2014. During the height of the pandemic, Abbess responded immediately by importing 15,000 Rapid Antigen Test kits from BLIA HQ into the country to aid the shortage of

test kits and to reduce the impact of the Omicron variant on the community. She organised the distribution of these kits across 97 schools in Auckland and Christchurch within four days. The New Zealand government was amazed and impressed by the selflessness, agility, solidarity and efficiency of the BLIA members, and Abbess Manshin deserved to be elected as a local hero in New Zealand.

The reason to demand more is poverty

The result of joyous giving is wealth

By Venerable Master

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2022 Abbess Manshin organised the distribution of 15,000 RAT kits to 97 schools in Auckland and Christchurch to provide immediate relief for school operations 2021 Prayer at the 10th Anniversary of the Canterbury Earthquake 2019 Embracing Love & Peace NZ

2017 - 2022 Provide a platform for local artists to showcase the authenticity, virtue, and beauty of humanism through art and culture 2019 Presenting the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts to Otago University 2014-2022 Initiate education programmes to nurture the values embedded in the Three Goodness - Do Good Deeds, Say Good Words and Think Good Thoughts 2020 Prayer in the Christchurch's Commonwealth Day Service

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佛光山滿信法師晉身紐西蘭前十大當地英雄

紐西蘭享有廣大知名度的當地銀行 Kiwibank 於 2022 年12月12日公布了一

份「2023 年紐西蘭前十大當地英雄獎

（Top Ten Local Hero of 2023）」的名單，這是從數百位優秀者中精選出來、對國家有巨大貢獻的10 位本土人士。紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師是得獎者之一，是唯一的亞裔人士及宗教人士。這是滿信法師繼紐西蘭皇家警察學校終身心靈輔導師之後，再一次以比丘尼的身分，為佛教在紐西蘭創下全新的歷史。

評審委員會表示，得獎者選自全國 17個地區，涵蓋 12 個貢獻領域，今年的提名人旗鼓相當，要從中選出一百位著實不易。得獎者都在社區耕耘多年，為社區帶來許多正面價值，改善大眾的生活品質。

滿信法師秉持星雲大師的理念，以大願心推動佛教弘法事業，近 30 年來孜孜不

倦，帶領南北島佛光人集體創作，耕耘本土，服務社區，跨越教育推廣、文化藝術、公益慈善、宗教淨化、政治經濟等範疇，舉辦多項有益身心的活動，因此受到肯定表彰。

其中最受矚目的是持續 8 年舉辦的「三好四給人間佛教文化節」，吸引了紐西蘭 51所學校、2 萬 5 千餘位學生參與。在 Omicron 疫情嚴峻期間，滿信法師帶領佛光人四天內把國際佛光會世界總會及中華總會捐贈的1萬 5 仟份快篩劑送到奧克蘭及基督城近百所學校解燃眉之急。紐西蘭政府對於佛光人的無私、敏捷、團結、效率感到驚訝與敬佩，住持滿信法師被選為當地英雄可謂實至名歸。

The BLIA NZ Activity Report Received Gold Award

The Pride in Print Awards is a New Zealand-based printing industry competition that recognizes excellence in the field of print production. The 2021 BLIA New Zealand Activity Report was awarded the 2022 Gold Award. Stuart Shepherd, Account Manager of SCG, New Zealand's second-largest printing company, visited Fo Guang Shan Auckland on 23rd March 2023, to present the award certificate. Venerable Miaoyu, Venerable NengChien and Vicky, were delighted to receive the award on behalf of the Temple.

The Pride in Print Awards celebrate the best of the printing industry in New Zealand and recognize excellence in design, typography, printing, and finishing across a range of categories

since 1993. Each year, over 100 local printing companies participate in the competition, and among the thousands of submissions, the 2021 BLIA New Zealand Activity Report stood out, winning the Gold Award in the Business Print-Annual Report category.

Stuart stated that the report from Fo Guang Shan was one of the eight works that won awards among the 50 best works submitted by SCG printing company last year. "I was impressed by the diversity of the activities at the Temple, especially the artistic content. Today, visiting the Temple in person, I feel very comfortable and impressed." During his visit, Stuart also offered a light to Venerable Master Hsing Yun at the One-Stroke Calligraphy Exhibition,

saying, "Having worked in printing for many years, I was deeply touched by Venerable Master's calligraphy and greatly admire his compassion." The Venerable Master once said, "Through advanced technology, we can make Buddhist scriptures more refined and perfect, allowing valuable messages to shine and play a role in purifying people's hearts and rectifying social norms." The cover of the 2021 report features a painting by Taiwanese watercolor artist Hua-Wei LAI, printed on specially selected paper with crisp printing techniques and refreshing content layout, producing a final product that is both visually striking and informative.

佛光人年度報告榮獲全國印刷金獎編輯美學受紐國專業肯定

由紐西蘭多家富有影響力的印刷出版公司，聯合主辦的 Pride in Print Awards 獎項最近公布，「2021紐西蘭佛光人活動報告」榮獲「2022 年印刷金獎」。紐西蘭第二大印刷公司 SCG 負責人Stuart Shepherd 於 2023 年 3月2日前來北島佛光山頒發獲獎證書，由殿主妙禹法師及社教能謙法師及執事 Vicky 歡喜接待，並代表常住領獎。

Pride In Print Awards 非營利組織成立

於 1993 年，委員會評審小組不僅以參賽作品的製作技術、印刷字體和排版設計等指標為參考，亦表彰和推廣具有深遠影響力的印刷製品。每一年有超過 100 家當地的印刷公司參加評選，在千百份投稿的作品中，「2021紐西蘭佛光人活動報告」脫穎而出，在「商業印刷 - 年度報告類別」中拔得頭籌。

Stuart 表示，去年由 SCG 印刷公司投稿的 50 件最優秀作品中，共 8件作品獲獎，佛光人的活動報告因此得了金獎。「因負責報告的印刷，看到道場活動的多元化，其中的藝術內容讓我印象深刻，今天親臨道場，感到非常舒服和震撼」。在參訪的過程中，Stuart 也向星雲大師獻燈，表示「從事印刷工作多年，看到大師的一筆字後深受觸動，對大師的慈悲胸懷感到無比欽佩」。

星雲大師曾說，「藉著現代化的電腦科技，使佛書印刷更精緻、更完美，讓佛教文化再度綻放光芒，發揮淨化人心、端正社會風氣之功」。2021報告的封面採用了台灣水彩畫家賴華偉的畫作，特選畫紙材質的印刷紙張，利落的印刷技術結合清爽的內容編排，讓其成為紀錄紐國人間佛教歷史不可缺少的助緣之一。

NZP Presenting Appreciation Awards for FGS NZ

Recognition of the Outstanding Community Service

The Counties Manukau District organised the 2022 Counties Manukau Police District Awards Ceremony on 10th June. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the District Commander Superintendent Jill Rogers, to recognise the contribution of providing 15,000 Rapid Antigen Kits to nearly 100 schools for urgent relief. There were nearly 150 attendees at the award ceremony, including Minister of Police Hon Poto Williams, Deputy Commissioner Glenn Dunbier, Assistant Commissioner, Richard Chambers, Superintendent Jill Rogers, Minister in Charge of FGS Auckland Venerable Rulian, Venerable NengChien, President of BLIA North Island Yulin Ku, Kaumatua Ted Ngataki (MNZM), Rev Bruce Keeley and police officers.

Counties Manukau appreciated

and recognised the outstanding service and important contribution of Abbess Manshin and the Team. With the support of BLIA World HQ, delivered RAT Kits and epidemic prevention resources to local schools in Auckland and Christchurch within four days to provide immediate relief for school operations. The principals and teachers greatly appreciated the Temple's care and support, especially during the challenging time. The Temple's actions are an exceptional example of service to the community.

Sen Const Matt Green and Const Piho Tuaiti were acknowledged in the ceremony for their outstanding services. Their efforts and active involvement in the community education project, especially the 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing, which fosters positive attitudes and values for the community over

the years. Besides that, Counties Manukau East Inspector Colin Higson and Senior Sergeant Anson Lin were also awarded for their excellent service.

DC Dunbier, expressed that policing is a very rewarding, meaningful and challenging career. Every award represents the quality service and dedication that have positively impacted the communities over the years. Minister of Police Hon Williams, acknowledged the NZ Police on behalf of the community, particularly serving in the vibrant and multicultural Counties Manukau District. She acknowledged their outstanding efforts and the spirit of selflessness in keeping the community safe. Supt Rogers and the AC Chambers, congratulated and proudly recognised the officers' outstanding achievements. Moreover, Supt Rogers

extended the heartfelt gratitude to all the Police family members and the community who have provided the love and support to the police officers. A special video was also played at the ceremony, which recorded the distribution of RATs to schools by FGS NZ, thereby amazed the audiences. After the ceremony, Hon Williams and the AC Chambers shared that the efforts that had been made to deliver the resources in such a timely and efficient manner were genuinely impressive. Furthermore, a police’s mother expressed her gratitude towards the Temple team as she held Venerable’s hands tightly. She shared that as a teacher, she felt thankful for the care from the Temple, and with the help of RATs Kits, the operation of many schools was enhanced significantly.

District Commander Superintendent Jill Rogers appreciated and recognised the outstanding service and important contribution of Abbess Manshin and the Team

紐西蘭佛光山

獲警署部頒發感謝獎表揚道場

服務社會的傑出榜樣

紐西蘭全國最大警區 Manukau District

於 6 月 10 日舉辦 2022 年馬努考警區頒獎典禮「Counties Manukau Police District Awards Ceremony」，負責此區的Superintendent Jill Rogers警監特別頒發感謝獎項給紐西蘭佛光山，在疫情最嚴峻的期間有效率的提供萬份快篩劑給百所學校。警察部長 Hon Poto Williams、副警署長Glenn Dunbier警監、警署長特助 Richard Chambers 警監、北島佛光山監寺如廉法師、能謙法師、國際佛光會紐西蘭北島協會顧榆齡會長、毛利長老、基督教長老及警員幹部等近150 位出席。

Be a person of moral integrity

Do not fuss over disputes of right of and wrong

By Venerable Master

紐西蘭警署部於典禮上感謝住持滿信法師帶領的佛光團隊，在國際佛光會世界總會大力支持下，面對全國最緊缺快篩檢測劑的艱難時刻，於 4 天中火速為南北島近百所學校支援了1 萬 5 千份快篩劑，並在疫情肆虐的期間持續地為社區供養救援物資和服務。主辦單位表示「在這充滿挑戰的時刻，校長和老師們非常感謝佛光山道場對社區、國家的實質關心和支持，這是服務社會的傑出榜樣。」

典禮也為社區表現卓越的警官授獎，包括 Snr Cst Matt Green 及 Piho Tuaiti 警官連續多年積極推動「三好四給人間佛教文化節」社區教育項目，長期為社會及社區建設一份正確的態度及價值

觀。Manukau East 警局副指揮官 Insp Colin Higson及SSgt Anson Lin高級警長為社區大眾的服務也獲得認可，皆受頒優秀警察獎。

副警署長 Dunbier 致詞：警察是一個很有價值、意義及具有挑戰性的職業，此榮譽獎項代表了多年來警員們在工作中付出的努力、專注和服務精神，對社會大眾的生活產生積極影響。Hon Williams 部長代表紐西蘭大眾感謝警察及讚歎警員們的無我無畏、無私奉獻、把大眾放在第一考量。警署長特助 Chambers 及 Rogers 警監感謝所有警員的家人給予的支持，「團隊的合作，社區大眾的愛護，讓警察們有力量面對各種挑戰，保護國家社區的安全」。

主辦單位在典禮中特別播放發送快篩劑到南北島百所校園的影片，現場的大眾報以讚嘆的掌聲。典禮結束後，警署長特助 Chambers及警察部長 Hon Williams 向佛光團隊表示快篩劑救援速度讓他們印象深刻 ; 另有警員的母親找到了道場團隊，握著法師的手表示「身為老師，無比感謝佛光山為這麼多學校贈送快篩劑，這對學校的運作特別重要」。

FGS NZ Participated in the Memorial Service for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8th September 2022 at the age of 96. Memorial services were held around the world for the longest reigning British monarch, including New Zealand. NZ Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, declared 26 th September as a one-off public holiday and held memorial services across the entire country. FGS NZ Abbess Manshin, was cordially invited to attend the memorial service in both Christchurch and Auckland, held on 25th and 26 th September 2022 respectively.

A Civic Service of Thanksgiving for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was held on 25th September at the

Christchurch Transitional Cathedral. The service was attended by Abbess Manshin, Senior Sergeant Anson Lin, Deputy President of BLIA South Island Dong Zhang, Minister of Conservation and Disability Issues

Hon Poto Williams, Christchurch

Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner, Christchurch City Councillor Anne Galloway, representative of the World Peace Bell Association NZ David Bolam-Smith were also present in the service, alongside 700 politicians and dignitaries, religious leaders, community and education representatives.

The Dean of Christchurch, Very Reverend Lawrence Kimberley, presided over the memorial service. The Cathedral Choir presented a choral recitation, wishing the Queen to rest in peace. The Very Reverend Lawrence Kimberley delivered a speech expressing gratitude to the Queen for her wise leadership, leading the Commonwealth countries to march towards peace and prosperity. The Queen’s selfless service throughout her life has given the world a beacon of hope. Christchurch Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner, Royal NZ Navy's Lieutenant Commander Grant Boore, Chairperson of the Royal Commonwealth Society Canterbury Branch Christine Hainstock, The Right Reverend Dr Peter Carrell and The Reverend Andrew Doubleday also delivered the eulogy at the service.

On 26 th September, Abbess Manshin, Minister in Charge of FGS Auckland Venerable Rulian, Venerable Miaoyu, BLIA North Island Chapter Deputy

President Larry Yang, Deputy President Nick Yoong, Advisor Sally Wong, Advisor Eva Ho and BLIA members participated in The Auckland Service of Memorial for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Holy Trinity Cathedral. Bishop of Auckland The Right Reverend Ross Bay, Dean of Auckland The Very Reverend Anne Mills, Minister of Transport and Immigration Hon Michael Wood, members of the parliament, military representatives, religious representatives and nearly a thousand Aucklanders gathered to commemorate the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Reverend Ivica Gregurec personally thanked Abbess and BLIA members for their attendance. The memorial service was broadcast live on YouTube. A series of traditional rituals such as singing the National Anthem, choir and a moment of silence, was held to commemorate the Queen.

The Queen and the royal family

have always been very fond of New Zealand and have a deep relationship with its people. The Queen is not only the world's longest reigning female monarch, but also an advocate of peace and development across five continents. The Founder of FGS Buddhist Order, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, once wrote a calligraphy Benevolent Governance, Benevolent Heart as a gift to the Queen, expressing his gratitude for her compassionate and benevolent governance, which contributes to multiculturalism and the harmonious development of people from different ethnicity. Abbess Manshin led the team in both Auckland and Christchurch to participate in the memorial service for two consecutive days, witnessing the Queen’s grace and selfless service being remembered by the people. Her majesty is a highly cultivated individual who served wholeheartedly with the spirit of Oneness and Coexistence

Abbess Manshin and BLIA members participated in The Auckland Service of Memorial for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Holy Trinity Cathedral

The Auckland Service of Memorial for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Holy Trinity Cathedral Group Photo: Bishop of Auckland The Right Reverend Ross Bay (R6), Dean of Auckland The Very Reverend Anne Mills (L6), The Reverend Ivica Gregurec (L5), Abbess Manshin (R5) & BLIA members

英女王悼念會於紐西蘭重要城市盛大舉行紐西蘭佛光山受邀出席

英國女王伊麗莎白二世（ Queen

Elizabeth II

）於 2022 年 9月8日辭世，享

壽 96 歲，全球紛紛為這位史上在位時間

最長的英國君王舉辦追悼會，屬於英國聯邦之一的紐西蘭也不例外。紐西蘭總

理 Jacinda Ardern宣布將 9月26日定為一次性公眾假期，並於全國各地舉行追

悼儀式。9月 25 及 26 日分別在南島基督城及北島奧克蘭各舉辦一場，主辦單位不約而同，均邀請紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師代表佛教出席。

南島基督城由天主教大教堂及市政局於 9月 25 日在大教堂舉辦「英女王悼念會」-Civic Service of thanks giving for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II。紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師偕同 SSgt Anson Lin 高級警長、國際佛光會紐西蘭南島協會副會長張棟出席，另外有紐西蘭環境保護及殘疾問題部長 Hon Poto Williams、基督城副市長 Andrew Turner、基督城市議員Anne Galloway、紐西蘭世界和平鐘組織代表 David Bolam-Smith 等 700 名政要、宗教、社團、學校代表及大眾出席。

基督城英國國教大主教 Very Reverend Lawrence Kimberley主持悼念會，大教堂詩歌班唱誦猶如天籟之音，願英女王安息。Lawrence Kimberley 大主教致辭，感謝英女王的賢明領導，帶領英聯邦國家邁向和平與繁榮的景象，英女王一生無私奉獻，給世人燃起希望之燈。Andrew Turner副市長、紐西蘭皇家海軍代表Grant Boore、皇家英聯邦坎特伯雷區主席 Christine Hainstock、基督城主教 The Rt Rev'd Dr Peter Carrell、基督城衛理公會主席 The Rev'd Andrew Doubleday 也在會上致悼念詞。

北島奧克蘭場次，住持滿信法師偕同北島佛光山監寺如廉法師、妙禹法師、國際佛光會紐西蘭北島協會副會長楊隆乾、副會長容鎮南、顧問 Sally Wong、Eva Ho 等佛光人於聖靈大教堂（Holy Trinity Cathedral）出席悼念會。大奧克蘭地區主教 Bishop of Auckland，The Right Reverend Ross Bay，聖靈大教堂院長 Dean of Auckland The Very Reverend Anne Mills、移民部及交通部長 Hon Michael Wood 等政界、警界、宗教代表

等一仟餘人出席，The Reverend Ivica Gregurec 牧師親自對住持及佛光人的出席表示感謝。現場通過 YouTube 線上直播，以唱國歌、聖歌合唱、默哀等一系列傳統儀式緬懷女王。

英女王及皇室成員一直對紐西蘭關愛有加，在位期間曾多次造訪，與市民有很深的情誼。女王不僅是世界在位最長的女性君主，亦是促進五大洲和平發展的推動者，佛光山開山宗長星雲大師曾特地以「仁政仁心」一筆字墨寶贈與女王，感謝其仁心仁政，推行多元文化，融合各民族和諧發展。紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師帶領南北島佛光人連續兩日出席佛光山所在城市的追悼會，見證女王的勤政愛民為大眾所歌頌和傳承，是位有高修養的承擔者，以「同體共生」的服務精神，圓滿人間菩薩的任務。

Abbess Manshin (R2), Christchurch Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner (R1), Christchurch City Councillor Anne Galloway (Back) & BLIA members

From Right to Left: The Dean of Christchurch Very Reverend Lawrence Kimberley, Bishop of Christchurch The Right Reverend Dr Peter Carrell, Abbess Manshin, SSgt Anson Lin, Deputy President of BLIA South Island Dong Zhang The Christchurch Service of Memorial for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Christchurch Transitional Cathedral

NZ Police

Counties Manukau District

Medal & Awards Ceremony

Awarding Over 100 Outstanding Police Officers in FGS Auckland

On 18th November 2022, the NZ Police Counties Manukau District Medal & Awards Ceremony was held at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Auckland for the very first time. New Zealand Police Commissioner Andrew Coster, Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle, Counties Manukau District Commander Superintendent Jill Rogers, Central Districts Commander Superintendent Chris de Wattignar, FGS NZ Abbess Manshin, Māori Elder Kaumatua Saul Roberts, Reverend Bruce Keeley, police officers from the main police districts of Auckland, and more than 300 families and friends gathered at the Main Shrine to witness this historic event.

In the ceremony, Abbess Manshin was invited to deliver a speech and respectfully read Venerable Master Hsing Yun's Prayer for the Police The Award Ceremony is a fruitful outcome of teamwork and close collaboration by NZ Police and Temple volunteers. Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery was holding its annual Art Salon at that time and the cherry trees in the courtyard were in full bloom like a vast ocean. Abbess also urged the attendees to practice the Three Goodness and develop oneself to deliver the Four Givings.

An Affirmation of Hard Work

Commissioner Coster expressed his great honour to attend the ceremony in his speech. He expressed his gratitude to the long-term interaction and cooperation between FGS NZ and the police, which has continuously added values to the community of New Zealand. Subsequently, the Commissioner awarded the Medal of Honour to outstanding police officers who have served the police force for 7 to 42 years.

Superintendent Rogers and Abbess Manshin also presented Certificates of Appreciation to police officers and

members of the public who have made outstanding achievements in public service, in recognition of their spirit of bravery and selflessness. Senior Sergeant Anson Lin, Constable Kevin Deng and Asian Liaison officer Justin Zeng, who have been devoting part of their time to look after the Temple, were recognised by the public for actively safeguarding the community after the mass shooting in Christchurch in 2021. They were awarded medals by Assistant Commissioner Hoyle.

Commissioner Andrew Coster Inspector Ross Wood Superintendent Jill Rogers Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle FGS NZ Abbess Manshin Police Chaplain Reverend Bruce Keeley

表彰百位警官佛前受獎紐西蘭佛光山見證榮耀肯定辛勞付出

紐西蘭警署部最大馬努考警區Counties

Manukau District，2022 年11月18日舉行頒獎盛典，表彰百位優秀卓越警官，這是史上首次於北島佛光山隆重舉行。紐西蘭警署長 Andrew Coster、署長助理 Sam Hoyle 警監、馬努考警區首

長 Superintendent Jill Rogers 警監、中區首長 Superintendent Chris de Wattignar 警監、紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信

法師、Kaumatua Saul Roberts 毛利長老、警署部 Bruce Keeley 牧師及奧克蘭主要警區主管、警官與親友 300 餘人，齊聚大雄寶殿見證歷史。

滿信法師領眾恭讀佛光山開山星雲大師《為警察祈願文》，說明此盛會在道場舉辦是大眾攜手同圓、集體創作的成果。住持也介紹佛光緣美術館正舉辦年度「藝術沙龍」，道場櫻花綻放迎接十方大眾，以海量格局成就靈活的空性，用供養心行三好，就能開發大師所提倡的「四給精神」。

警署長 Coster 感謝紐西蘭佛光山與警方長期合作，不斷為紐國社會加分。隨後，將榮譽勛章授予在警隊服務 7至 42 年的優秀警官。他們在佛陀聖像見證下，將生命中榮譽時刻記錄在人間佛教道場。

主辦單位邀請 Rogers 警監和滿信法師

頒發「公眾服務卓越成就獎」，表彰見義勇為的無私精神。熱心護持道場的 SSgt Anson Lin高級警長、Kevin Deng 警官及Justin Zeng 亞裔聯絡官，因 2021年在基督城槍擊案後積極保護社區，備受大眾認可，由Hoyle 署長助理頒發獎章。

Close Collaboration Between NZ Police and the Public to Safeguard the Community

"Abbess Manshin and her team have been a good friend and guardian of the police for a long time," said Superintendent Rogers. On behalf of the Police Department, She presented Abbess Manshin with orchids as a gift of appreciation for the long-term contributions of BLIA members to the community and providing convenience to NZ Police. This is an exemplary collaboration between the police and the community.

In an interview after the Ceremony, Commissioner Coster urged all Temple volunteers to cherish the contribution of Fo Guang Shan in protecting public safety and setting up Temples to uplift spiritual wellbeing around the globe.

Under the leadership of the Venerables, 50 BLIA members prepared delicious refreshments for the attendees. BLIA committee member Melody Cai, shared that the Award Ceremony is a strong recognition of the Temple by NZ Police Counties Manukau District. This showed that Three Goodness & Four Givings are flourishing and it was a result of dedication of Venerables and the Temple community over the past 20 years.

警民合作共同守護社區

「滿信法師與佛光人團隊，是警署部的朋友與守護者。」首長 Jill Rogers警監代表警署部贈予滿信法師蘭花，感謝佛光人走在服務社區的最前列，為警方提供種種方便，是警民合作的極佳典範。 Coster 警署長在採訪中，祝福全球佛光人珍惜佛光山為保護大眾安全所做的貢獻，在世界各地建設心靈之家。

常住法師攜 50 位佛光人準備精緻素食茶點供養與會警員。佛光幹部蔡夢迪表示，此典禮是當地警署部對人間佛教強有力的認可，也是「三好四給」在不斷發酵的效應，彰顯警署部與佛光山的緊密連結，也見證滿信法師偕僧眾默默耕耘長達 20 年的成果，是一場不可思議的盛會。

2022 BLIA World Conference Celebrating 30th Anniversary with Confidence

The 2022 Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Virtual 4th Meeting of the Seventh Board of Directors was hosted by BLIA World Headquarters and co-hosted by BLIA North America from the 2nd to 9 th October. In accordance with the technology of vFairs platform, the conference presented various engaging activities such as art exhibitions, motion discussions, key-note speeches, Three Acts of Goodness International Microfilm Contest, Sounds of Human World Concert and more. It was an innovative conference that attracted approximately 20,000 BLIA members worldwide, which was a massive success. FGS NZ Abbess Manshin, Minister in Charge of FGS Christchurch Venerable Juexi,

Minister in Charge of FGS Auckland Venerable Rulian, Presidents of BLIA North & South Island Chapters and 160 BLIA NZ members attended the event.

The Founder of Fo Guang Shan, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, delivered a speech through a pre-filmed video; President of BLIA World HQ Most Venerable HsinBau, delivered his speech on Wisdom and Innovation. Furthermore, there were also speeches from the BLIA World HQ Acting President Venerable TzuJung and many more. It was a rewarding yet fulfilling event over the 8 days with captivating content coverage.

國際佛光會世界理事會線上會議

以信心為世界總會成立30週年慶祝誕辰

由國際佛光會世界總會主辦，北美洲各協會承辦「國際佛光會 2022 年第七屆第四次世界理事線上會議」於 10月2日至 9 日舉行，籍由「vFairs 走入元宇宙」，將文化藝術展、主題演說、議案討論、工作報告、主題論壇、線上授證、頒獎、話說佛光會、佛光 30 週年特展、佛光之夜、雲端三好微電影節、雲端人間音緣音樂會等，展現佛光人 30 年來的智慧碩果，全球近二萬名會員線上參與。紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師、南島監寺覺西法師、北島監寺如廉法師、南北島協會會長、各分會會長、督導、幹部會員及佛光青年近160 餘人出席。

會議有創會會長星雲大師透過影片向五大洲佛光人開示、佛光山宗長心保和尚的「智慧與創新」主題演說、國際佛光會世界總會署理會長慈容法師開示等，8 天的精彩內容，令全球佛光人心靈充盈，收獲滿滿。

Lintao Yu has been appointed as the Senior Advisor of BLIA North Island NZ Chapter. The certificate is presented by Venerable HsinTing

BLIA NZ Round Table Conference Localisation through Culture & Education

On the 7th October, BLIA Oceania was tasked with organising a Round Table Conference. BLIA North Island hosted the conference with the theme of Localisation via Culture and Education. A practical example of the 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing, which has been organised in Auckland and Christchurch over the past 8 years, was presented in the conference. BLIA South Island held on to the theme of Localisation of FGS NZ, while incorporating Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s four forms of localisation: 1. Language 2. Social custom 3. Habit and 4. Education, to emphasize the importance of serving the community.

FGS NZ has been upholding Venerable Master’s idea of serving the community wholeheartedly. Venerable Master’s vision of sharing good values through arts and cultures to construct a harmonious society has been sustained. Various

barriers such as race, ethnicity, language, nationality and age haven been overcome. This fosters mutual understanding and happiness, while demonstrating the enriching outcomes of purifying the heart. Abbess Manshin complimented BLIA members worldwide in her speech for their bravery and great teamwork. She acknowledged the impact this has in contributing to the harmony of society and how sticking to one’s vows and shouldering responsibilities can add colour to multiculturalism. Localisation is not confined to local geographical location, but rather spans across the entire world, projecting forward into the future. Venerable Master once said, “Localisation comes in many forms, such as language, social custom, habit and education,” which refines our understanding of localisation. We will have to be futuristic in order to expand one’s growth, which will further portray a deeper context in a multicultural society.

BLIA North Island Chapter

紐西蘭南北島協會圓桌會議人間佛教本土化

2022 年10月7日，在國際佛光會世界理事會線上會議第六天，由大洋洲的各個協會承辦圓桌會議。北島協會以「從文化教育耕耘本土」為主題，圍繞南、北島佛光

人8 年來在道場所在城市主辦「三好四给人間佛教文化節」的實例，為與會的全球佛光人帶來一場精彩的智慧盛宴。

南島協會以「紐西蘭佛光山人間佛教的本土化」為主題，並以星雲大師的四點本土化：1. 語言本土化，2. 風俗本土化，3.習慣本土化，4. 教育本土化，來介紹本土化的重要。

紐西蘭佛光山秉承星雲大師的人間佛教理念，以在地化的弘法模式融入社區，印

證了藝術與文化無遠弗屆的穿透力，跨越種族、語言、國籍及年齡等有形的障礙，達到心靈和諧的共鳴與喜悅，這是淨化人心非常重要的成果展現。

住持在開示中讚嘆全世界的佛光人如此之勇敢，在世界各地集體創作，通過不斷的發心與承擔，為社會的和諧以及多元文化加分。住持表示，本土化不是地域觀念，而是放眼國際，展望未來，並以星雲大師「語言本土化、風俗本土化、習慣本土化以及教育本土化」點明每一個人能認知「本土化」的真義，將眼光放遠，才能擴大自我成長，進而展現一個多元文化社會的豐富內涵。

33 BLIA South Island Chapter

To support the 2022 Global VeggieRevival Community VEGRUN event, which was initiated by the Buddha’s Light International Association and the Pure Green Foundation, the Oceania took the baton in September 2022.

The FGS Christchurch and BLIA NZ South Island initiated the VEGRUN at Christchurch's most beautiful and largest park, Hagley Park on 10 th and 20 th September. Over 40 participants, including the public, BLIA members and students from Christ’s College, participated in the first run, while 80 students from St Thomas of Canterbury College with 6 teachers participated in the second run.

The third VEGRUN was held on 23rd September, with more than 220 students led by Karen Wheeler, Vice Principal of Hornby High School.

FGS NZ Abbess Manshin, Minister

Commences in New Zealand

NZ South Island High School Support VEGRUN Enthusiastically

in Charge of FGS Christchurch Venerable Juexi and BLIA members all participated. A charity donation of NZD 1,500 was made by Abbess Manshin on behalf of the Temple. Karen, the vice-principal accepted and donated the combined funds to the New Zealand Food Bank.

Stephen Kennedy, Director of Religious Studies at St Thomas of Canterbury College, described the VEGRUN as a beautiful and lively display of Humanistic Buddhism and a great way of spreading environment awareness. Besides that, students Aiden Van Der Merwe and Louie Gordon were thrilled to be a part of the run once they knew the meaning behind it was to promote sustainable lifestyle and to protect our mother earth.

A total of three VEGRUN events were organised in South Island, with over 350 locals, students and BLIA members contributing 1,500 kilometers. In addition to promoting a sustainable lifestyle, the run enabled the community to feel the vibrancy in the community and share the joy among one another.

We must have faith

For a life with faith is a healthy one

By Venerable Master

響應世總公益路跑紐西蘭南島各級學校熱烈參與

為響應國際佛光會及綠色公益基金會舉辦的「2022 年全球復蔬公益路跑」，在全球各大洲開跑，2022 年 9月由大洋洲接棒。紐西蘭南島佛光山及南島協會於 9月10日啟動基督城的第一場 VegRun 路跑活動。當天有 40 名佛光人、基督城大眾和 Christ's College 師生在海格利公園跑步。9月20日啟動第二場公益路跑，來自St Thomas天主教男子高中的 80 名學生在 6 位老師的帶領下，在基督城最美、最大的海格利公園歡樂大開跑。第三場「全球復蔬公益路跑 VEGRUN」

於 9月 23日進行，由 Hornby 高中副校長 Karen Wheeler 帶領 220 餘位學生參加跑步。紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師、監寺覺西法師及佛光人前往加油打氣。當天還進行一場公益捐款，住持滿信法師代表常住捐贈紐幣 1500 元，由副校長 Karen 代表接受，隨後由校方將統合募得的款項一併捐給紐西蘭食物銀行，嘉惠需要幫助的民眾。

St Thomas 天主教高中宗教研究部主任 Stephen Kennedy 讚歎「全球復蔬公益路跑 VEGRUN」，呈現出佛教的人間性和活潑性，以路跑活動傳達愛護大自然與地球的訊息。學生 Aiden Van Der Merwe 和 Louie Gordon 很開心參與跑步，尤其知道活動的意義是要傳達愛護地球共生息，提高大眾對保護地球的醒覺，讓地球永續發展，更投入活動，也順利完成了任務。

南島佛光人 2022 年舉辦的三場「全球復蔬公益路跑 VEGRUN」活動，總共有 350 餘位當地人士、學生及佛光人參與，總共跑出1500 公里的亮麗成績。路跑活動讓社區感受到人間佛教的活潑性，也讓佛教扎根本土、永續發展。

Run to Promote a Sustainable Lifestyle & Respect Life

With the aim of supporting the 2022 Global Veggie-Revival campaign, which was initiated by the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) and the Pure Green Foundation, BLIA North Island organised the VegRun on 3rd September 2022. The participants ran alongside local Parkrun runners at Barry Curtis Park - which is located next to the Auckland Temple. Over 300 participants including the Abbess Manshin of FGS Temple New Zealand, Venerables, BLIA members and the general public joined the run to promote sustainable lifestyle and to raise awareness on the importance

of respecting life and protecting our Mother Earth, while improving health and gaining joy at the same time. Abbess Manshin presented a speech to encourage the runners before the run, hoping that all participants to go on the same track as the local community and the entire world, especially during trying times when war and pandemic overshadow these few years. Abbess urged all enthusiastic runners to run and build the right understanding and the right view, while working towards a brighter future for a more prosperous country and society.

The person-in-charge of Barry Curtis Parkrun, Ray and Maria, were pleased that the VegRun members joined the morning run for the sustainability of Mother Earth. They contributed to this good cause by taking a proactive action, which adds meaning to the run.

With the common goal of working towards a better Earth, VegRun and Parkrun runners develop a better relationship with the local community and improve the interaction between local neighbourhoods via group running.

為尊重生命搶救地球動起來

紐西蘭北島協會積極響應國際佛光會及綠色公益基金會舉辦的「2022 年全球復蔬公益路跑」活動，9月 3 日與全球公益

跑步組織 Parkrun 共同於北島佛光山臨近的 Barry Curtis Park，開啟大洋洲紐西蘭站 VegRun 新篇章。紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師、常住法師、佛光幹部攜同 300 多位社會人士，積極為推廣蔬食尊重生命而跑，一起「蔬出愛，讓愛流轉」，跑出健康、歡喜與愛心，更為推動環保搶救地球而動起來。

住持滿信法師為大家做開跑前的鼓勵，大眾通過公益路跑活動與當地及全世界接軌，在社會經濟受到戰火及疫情衝擊的挑戰時期，跑出國家富強、社會興隆的道路，大眾帶著這股熱情，一起跑出自己的正知正見，共同建設人間的光明。

Barry Curtis Parkrun 的負責人 Ray 與 Maria 非常歡喜 VegRun成員加入晨跑，共同為地球永續經營而跑，用行動為我們賴以生存的地球貢獻一己之力，讓晨跑活動充滿意義。

VegRun 與 Parkrun 共同為地球的健康而努力，通過團體跑步形式，跟社區的聯繫更為緊密，也增進鄰里社區人與人之間的互動交流。

Sincerity and Honesty

By Venerable Master

大洋洲紐西蘭站VegRun公益開跑

Creating a Space of Purification for the Local Guardians

Area Commander Inspector Scott Gemmell of Manukau East Police Station proposed a space of reflection for his colleagues at the station. Senior Sergeant Anson Lin of Manukau East Police Station recently told Abbess Manshin that many police officers who visited the Temple adored the tranquil atmosphere that allowed them to physically and mentally recharge. He hopes to accommodate the spiritually-purifying atmosphere of the Temple to the station. He asked for the Temple’s assistance in designing a space to purify the mind of the police officers in the front line to transform themselves.

Abbess has been very concerned about the babysitters of the community who have taken care of

the public in the front line for many years. Thus, the Temple joyfully offered assistance to SS Anson. Abbess visited the station with the Temple Team to discuss the design and construction work in detail, and to ensure the project is carried out effectively.

In the early morning of 24th April 2022, Abbess and a team of 10 went to the station to start the project. The construction team started the works in a timely manner. A five-meter-long wooden bench was specially designed by Abbess in order to settle one’s mind. The wood bench was painted with earthy colours to allow the officers to restore themselves with the power of nature, and bring themselves back to their roots. Hence, they can

re-energize and empower oneself.

Snr Sgt Anson and Sgt Steve assisted with transplanting the Nanas from the Temple’s garden as well as laying out the stones around the tree. In addition, a stone light symbolizing a different land, but sharing the same skies as the Temple was delivered to the Police Station to bless and brighten up everyone’s hearts. The entire project was achieved within 8 hours without delay.

Snr Sgt Anson appreciated Abbess and the team for creating a space filled with calmness for the public in such a short time frame. The Chan garden offers a peaceful atmosphere that has created a tranquil environment for the police officers to recharge.

為毗鄰警局佈置心靈沉澱空間

紐西蘭北島佛光山所在區域 Ormiston 警局 Sen Sergeant Anson Lin 高級警長向住持滿信法師表示，許多來道場參訪過的警察都非常喜歡道場的園林環境及寧靜氛圍，置身其中讓人感到身心沉澱、安寧。因此希望將道場這種淨化心靈的氛圍帶到警局，並協助佈置一處淨化心靈的空間，讓那些處於一線工作並

承受巨大心理壓力的警察們能夠有空間轉換心情，轉識成智。

滿信法師多年來都非常關心這些在前線照顧大眾的「社區保姆」，當即表示道場歡喜成就這件事，並多次與北島工程團隊前往 Ormiston 警局商議整個空間的

設計、施工等細節，以便能有效的進行這個項目。

2022 年 4月 24日一大早，滿信法師帶著北島監寺如廉法師、工程團隊及佛光青年共 10 人前往警局進行園藝的施工。工程團隊迅速在花圃周邊搭建牢固的木框，將住持特別設計的五米長度木凳建造，把這些木頭通通漆上安靜的色彩，讓警官們藉由大自然的力量使自己回到根部，令生命再度充滿能量。Anson 高級警長與 Sergeant Steve警長也共同加入施工團隊，協助將道場庭院裡的綠植 Nana 移植、鋪土及鋪上樹皮，再加上別具寺院元素的石頭及石燈，共用時 8個

小時完成工作，讓整個空間煥然一新，充滿靈氣。

Anson 高級警長感謝住持及團隊，在這麼短的時間內打造了一個讓心靈沉澱的空間，這些來自道場的綠植充滿了禪意，溫馨安靜的氛圍讓人心情當下即刻放鬆，相信警察同仁們會利用這個空間沉澱自己及充電，繼續為社區大眾服務。

Patience leads to harmony

Repentance leads to courage

By Venerable Master

北島佛光山再續警民互助佳話

Art Gallery

Buddhism teaches the true nature of life. Art adds beauty to our life. Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery NZ is a public venue converging arts, belief, culture and knowledge in a single location and is a window for learning and acquiring good life virtues which serve to enhance one's life value and quality. Art is magnificent. It can confer meaningful messages that reflect the true nature of our life.

藝術

佛法是生命的真理藝術是生命的美學佛光緣美術館為大眾提供一個集藝術信仰文化與知識交流的窗口用美學來傳遞真理讓佛法的智慧在文化與藝術的時空裡萌發

Tripadvisor’s Affirmation of FGY Art Gallery CHCH

On 14th July 2022, Fo Guang Yuan (FGY) Art Gallery Christchurch was ranked third among art galleries in Christchurch by Tripadvisor, an international travel review website. On the ranking list, the first place went to the Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetū), and the second place was the Christchurch Arts Centre, an art gallery established in 1878.

Christchurch is the art Capital of New Zealand. There are nearly 50 large and small art galleries here. FGY Christchurch and Auckland have actively incorporated art galleries in their daily operations and have successfully integrated themselves into the local communities, thus fulfilling Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s insistence of sharing the kind values through Art and Culture.

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FGY Christchurch is the 13th branch of FGY Art Galleries. It was established in 2007 when Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Christchurch was inaugurated. It is a gift from the Venerable Master to the people of Christchurch. Through sharing the Art & Culture, local people will be able to experience the teachings of Humanistic Buddhism. The unique architectural features and green building concept of FGY Christchurch have attracted much attention, and the interior design exudes an air of calmness and peacefulness. In 2007, FGY Christchurch won the New Zealand Institute of Architects Supreme Award and the Green Building Civic Trust Awards. In 2021 and 2022, it was selected as one of the excellent buildings worth visiting in the Open Christchurch event. Within 2 days of

the event, the Gallery had attracted thousands of people and had received high acclaim.

In January 2010, FGY Christchurch launched the Friends of FGY to allow art enthusiasts to join and become friends of the Gallery. To date, there are nearly 4,000 friends of FGY with close interactions with the Gallery. The Gallery also regularly organizes educational promotion activities such as Face to Face with Artists, Talks by Artists, and Artists’ Live Demo & Workshops. Since its inception in 2010, more than 100 artists have joined as Friends of FGY and they often interact with one another. The Gallery has successfully integrated itself into the local community. It has cultivated and produced a rich and diverse artistic arena.

以文化藝術弘揚佛法

紐二館獲Tripadvisor高票肯定

佛光緣美術館紐西蘭二館於 2022 年 7 月 14 日榮獲國際旅遊評論網站 Tripadvisor( 貓途鷹 ) 評選為紐西蘭基督城排名第三的美術館。在排行榜中，第一名是基督城市立美術館，第二名是 1878 年成立的基督城藝術中心。

紐西蘭基督城是藝術之都，大大小小的美術館近 50 家且各具特色。紐西蘭一、二館將整座道場以美術館的方式經營，成功融入當地社區生活，是星雲大師「以文化弘揚佛法」的實踐典範。

紐西蘭二館是佛光緣美術館第 13 個分館，於 2007 年南島佛光山道場開光時成立。這是星雲大師送給基督城大眾

的禮物，大師用藝術及文化在基督城弘法，接引當地民眾感受人間佛教的教理。二館獨特的建築造型及綠建築概念備受矚目，內部設計更讓人感受到寧靜祥和，於 2007 年榮獲「紐西蘭國家級建築獎— New Zealand Institute of Architects Supreme Award」及「環保綠建築獎— Green Building Civic Trust Awards」。2021及 2022 年連續獲選為「基督城開放日」活動中值得參觀的優良建築物之一，兩日吸引數千人參訪，獲得高度評價。

紐西蘭二館在 2010 年 1月發起「佛光緣之友」，至今有近4000 位佛光緣之友與館方有密切往來互動。館方也經常舉辦

「與藝術家面對面」聯誼活動、藝術家講座、現場示範等教育推廣活動，與100 餘位藝術家成為經常互動的好友。佛光緣美術館以人間佛教為本質，融入本土，耕耘出豐富多元的炫麗風光，讓佛法與藝術及生活結合，儼然成為本土特色文化之一。

Be your own mentor

By Venerable Master

Only when you are strong will problems be solved

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FGS Christchurch in the 2022 Open Christchurch

The 2022 Open Christchurch, Discover Your City through Architecture, organised by the New Zealand Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City Making, was held on 30 th April and 1st May 2022. This was the second year Fo Guang Shan Christchurch was selected as one of the 40 buildings worth visiting in Christchurch city.

The reasons why FGS Christchurch was selected as one of the buildings most worthy of visiting include:

1. Innovating and unique design of the outer wall of the Temple with four Bodhisattvas

2. Temple architecture perfectly combines Eastern art and Western technology

3. Built with natural raw materials that reflect the original intention

4. An oasis of tranquillity in the busy city can be found at the Temple

5. Open-View design gives Buddha a view of the city and protects the people

Despite the pandemic, there were still 700 people from different backgrounds and nationalities visiting the Temple. FGS NZ Abbess Manshin led 20 Buddha’s Light International Association and YAD members to introduce and explain the architectural concepts of the Temple to the visitors. Most of them were first time visitors who were attracted by the unique design and green-building concept adopted by the Temple. The visitors expressed that the visit was worthwhile and meaningful. As they were delighted to discover such a place that not only enhanced their knowledge, but also enhanced their inner peace.

2022年第二屆基督城開放日

由紐西蘭綠色公益團體「建築與城市建設研究中心」（ Te P ū tahi Centre for Architecture and City Making ）所發動的第二屆「基督城開放日」(Open Christchurch) 優良建築物參觀活動，

於 2022 年 4月30日及5月1日在基督城舉行。南島佛光山今年再度獲選為基督城四十餘座最值得參觀的建築之一。

南島佛光山獲選最值得參觀建築的原因為：

一、龍門石窟外牆上四大菩薩的設計非常創新獨特。

二、整體建築完美結合東方藝術及西方技術。

三、以天然的原始材料打造，體現佛教回到根部、回歸自我的修行宗旨。

四、在鬧市中提供寧靜優美的心靈沉澱空間。

五、如來殿「開門見山」的設計看到佛陀守護人民的慈悲。

雖值疫情防疫階段，兩天的活動依然有 700 名不同背景及國籍的民眾前來參訪，包括工程師、建築師、市場協調員、教師及藝術家等。紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師帶領南北島佛光人及佛光青年 20 人，為大眾介紹道場的建築概念。

許多參訪者是第一次來訪，有的則是在眾多建築中只選擇參訪南島佛光山，因為對道場的建築理念深感興趣。大部分參訪者都被道場獨特的設計所吸引，經導覽義工講解建築的特色及功能之後，對綠建築的概念感到驚歎，並表示不虛此行。

參訪者感謝常住的用心安排，讓他們對道場有深入了解，欣喜在鬧市中有這麼一座樸實又貼近人心的綠建築。當天的參訪不但在知識層面有所提升，也感受到心情的平和寧靜，身心沉澱，可以說是一趟身心靈的深度之旅。

綠建築南島佛光山再度上榜

Fostering Harmony Through Art

Artist Peter Brammer

On 29 th October 2022, The 6 th Art Salon hosted by Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery Auckland commenced. On the same day, an artist get-together was also held to invite participating artists to return to the Temple for ribbon cutting in the Opening Ceremony. The Curator of FGY Art Gallery New Zealand, Abbess Manshin, led the organising team to participate in the Ceremony. The distinguished guests included Auckland City Councillor Ms Sharon Stewart, Former MP Hon Maurice Williamson, Howick District Councillor Ms Adele White, Senior Sergeant Anson Lin, Director of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Auckland Ms Kendra Chen, over 200 artists and their relatives and friends.

This year, there were 90 local artists, with more than 400 artworks exhibited in the Art Salon. There were a vast

The 6th Art Salon

Stunningly Beautiful Masterpieces in Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery Auckland

variety of artworks in the exhibition, which included but not limited to oil painting, watercolour painting, glass arts, photography images, sculptures, weavings, embroideries. Over the past few months, Abbess has led the organising team to work collectively in order to present highquality services from execution and planning, to setting up the exhibition, organising exhibition tours, and sending invitations. This helps to bridge cultural interaction in the local community, create harmony and introduce inspirations for art creation.

Abbess Manshin delivered a speech to express her gratitude to the artists for returning to the Temple and coming together to celebrate the aesthetic of arts. Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery is a gift from the Founder of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order,

Venerable Master Hsing Yun, to the world. Many artists have participated in the exhibition since the first Art Salon in 2017. It allowed the visitors to witness the beauty of New Zealand’s local art, which warms everyone’s hearts. The Curator introduced several artworks by painters such as Roland Seibertz and Nidaal Altimimi on the spot and shared the stories behind the masterpieces, delivering the message of peace, harmony and purity to the public.

Respect others by publicizing their good deeds Support others by carrying out their vows

By Venerable Master

90+ Artists 500+ Artworks

Distinguished guests expressed their gratitude one after another. Councillor Ms Sharon, pointed out that the Temple is the pride of the community. She urged everyone to bring along families and friends to participate in this annual event. She even hopes that the public can purchase these local artworks as collection. Hon. Maurice Williamson, who participated in the Art Salon for the first time, shared, “It’s great to see the joy on everyone’s faces, I look forward to seeing the artworks on display and getting in touch with talented New Zealand artists.”

Ms Kendra expressed her gratitude towards Fo Guang Shan for supporting art and literature not only in Taiwan, but also providing a platform for local culture here in New Zealand. She said that 2022 is a meaningful year, as the public can have more in-person interaction following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

“Thanks to the Art Gallery for working hard for the community for the past 6 years,” she added.

Venerable Master Hsing Yun aims to deliver good messages through art and contributes to the aesthetics of local culture. ‘Appreciation’, ‘honour’, ‘joyful’, ‘peaceful’ are words that were commonly used by artists to describe the Art Salon. The diversity of the artworks uplifts and expands our hearts, and different voices represent the same joy.

Live Demo by Coffee Art Artist Larry Abreno

佛光緣美術館紐西蘭一館第六屆藝術沙龍

90本土藝術風華再現人間

由紐西蘭佛光緣美術館主辦的「第六屆

藝術沙龍展」2022 年10 月 29 日正式拉開帷幕，同日亦舉辦藝術家聯誼會，邀請參展藝術家一起為開幕典禮剪綵慶祝。佛光緣美術館紐西蘭館館長滿信法師帶領北島佛光人團隊、奧克蘭市議

員Sharon Stewart 女士、Hon. Maurice Williamson 議員、Howick 區議員Adele White女士、紐西蘭警署部 SSgt Anson Lin高級警長、駐奧克蘭台北經濟文化辦處陳詠韶處長、藝術家及親友 200 餘人出席。

今年有 90 位本土藝術家，超過 400 幅藝術作品亮相「藝術沙龍」。各流派百家爭鳴，種類包括油畫、水彩畫、玻璃藝

術、攝影、雕刻、編織、刺繡等，續寫多元性及多樣化。數月以來館長滿信法師帶領團隊集體創作，從執行、策劃、布展、導覽、邀請都呈現高品質的服務，為當地社區建立起文化互動的橋樑，開發更多和諧氛圍及善美的創作靈感。

館長滿信法師致辭感謝藝術家再次回到道場，成就美學西來意。「不少藝術家從 2016 年第一屆藝術沙龍以來一路參與，從支持到護持，有緣的大眾都能一睹紐西蘭本土藝術的風采，溫暖著人心。佛光緣美術館是創辦人星雲大師送給世界大眾的禮物，館方不捨晝夜的籌備室內外的展場，化繁為簡，以智慧善巧呈現藝術家的熱忱與創意」。館長現場導覽 Roland Seibertz、Nidaal Altimimi等畫家的幾幅作品並分享背後的故事，以和平、和諧、純淨的信息與大眾結緣。

貴賓紛紛表示感謝，議員 Sharon 女士指出道場是社區的驕傲，歡迎大家協同親朋好友來參與這場年度盛會，更希望大眾能夠收藏這些本土作品。首次參加「藝術沙龍」展的 Hon. Maurice Williamson 議員分享，「看到大家臉上充滿了喜悅，期待欣賞展出的藝術作品並接觸到有才華的紐西蘭藝術家」。 Howick Historic Village 經理暨歷史學

家 Lexie Palmer 表示，藝術與教育是文化的基礎，藝術作品亦是一份精心的創作，值得回味並存在非凡的意義。

陳詠韶處長致辭感謝佛光山不僅在台灣支持藝文，在紐西蘭依然為弘揚優秀本土文化不遺餘力。處長表示今年更是有意義的一年，大眾在疫情的線上隔離結束後重新連結實際生活，感謝館方 6 年的不斷耕耘以及為大眾的用心。

星雲大師從人間佛教出發，藉由藝術廣宣教義、擴大影響，豐富了本土文化審美，為佛教添加了旺盛的生命力。「感謝」、「榮幸」、「歡喜」、「祥和」是藝術家口中的高頻詞彙，多元的品類呈現出心靈提升擴大，不一樣的聲音描繪出同樣的歡喜。

Resin Panting Live Demo by Artist Leda Daniel

2022 Art Salon Artists

Ada Tso

Ailish Roughan

Akanksha Kargwal

Alexandra Levina

Alhan Al Saqur

Amanda Gleason

Amie Redpath

Amrit Kaur

Anastasia Katalkina

Aneez Khan

Anna Hayes

Barbara MacKinnon

Barbara Ruhdorfer

Beverley (Bev) Boel

Blair Fraser

Bob Kay

Burnetta Van Stipriaan

Cecilia Liang

Claire Nicholls

Coral Noel Yang

David Lin

Dawn Lindsay

Dulcie Draper

Eion Bryant

Elena Nikolaeva

Esther Dexter

Florence Gao

Galit Maxwell

Gayle Forster

Georgia Spence

Gyongyi Spencer

Irina Velman

Jade du Preez

Janette Jorolan Castroverde

Jennie Sherwin

John Van Roque Acasio

Jon Morgan

Judy Rogers

Julian Hindson

Julie Cromwell

Karen Cullen

Karlalise Horstmans

Keith Galvin

Keith Grinter

Keith Morant

Kelly Oh

Ken Garrett

Kyung Hee Shin

Lani Eyles

Larry Abreño

Leda Daniel

Lily Zhao

Liz Payne

Luis Casares

Lyn Summers

Maria Lee

Marina de Wit

Mila Renault

Muriel Garrett

Nicholas Duval-Smith

Nidaal Altimimi

Niels Nielsen

Oriah Rapley

Patricia Holliss

Peter Brammer

Peter Mansfield

Renata Nemeth

Rene Jansen

Richard Monk

Robert Brown

Roberta Queiroga

Roland Seibertz

Ronald Andreassend

Rudy Heymen

Samantha Joy Minnery

Sasha Viesnik

Selin Alpauti Stratton

Serge Souslov

Sherrill Bentley

Shuying Zhang

Siobhan O'Brien

Trish Clarke

Tut Blumental

Val Enger

Verity Scarlett

Viktoria Karaman

Vjekoslav Nemesh

Wawa Yen

Wendy Naepflin

Wendy Worley

Live Demo by Glass Artist Keith Galvin Artist Sharing by Painter Gayle Forster Live Demo by Artist Sherrill Bentley

Oil Painting Live Demo by Artist Vjekoslav Nemesh

Public enjoyed the Art Buffet in the tranquil atmosphere

On 2nd April 2022, a tea party was held at the Fo Guang Yuan (FGY) Art Gallery in Christchurch to mark the opening of the Songs for Remembrance Painting ExhibitionA Memorial to the Late Artist, Keith Morant. The tea party was attended by close to 50 people consisting of the Managing Director of FGY Christchurch, Venerable Juexi, Tricia Morant, President of Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) South Island Bernie Siew, Friends of FGY and friends of the late Keith Morant.

Attendees were moved by a documentary video about Keith's life, including the creative process from his youth to recent times, award records, lively and vivid interviews, and so on. These images evoke infinite nostalgia from his friends.

At the opening ceremony, Tricia gave a speech thanking FGY Christchurch for hosting such a well-planned commemorative exhibition for Keith. Tricia said: although FGY NZ Curator Abbess Manshin, who was tied up in Auckland, was unable to attend in person to the preparation of the exhibition, FGY Christchurch still made every effort to prepare for the exhibition. Venerable Juexi said that Keith was not only an outstanding artist, but also a profound practitioner of Humanistic Buddhism, silently spreading the philosophy of Humanistic Buddhism through his brushstrokes. Venerable believed that Keith’s spirit will always be with us, and that he will be reborn again to this World to practice the living way of Bodhisattva.

Keith is a wise and compassionate artist who often supports and

A Memorial to Keith Morant at FGY Art Gallery Christchurch

encourages younger generations, and donated more than a hundred artworks to the FGY Gallery. His spirit of generosity is admired.

Peter and his wife, who are the owners of Windsor Gallery, became friends with Keith after being involved with making frames for his paintings. In their impression, Keith was a man with a mind of his own and his works were inflicted with his lively and cheerful personality.

Phelinda, Gary, Dave and Catherine have been close friends with Keith for nearly 30 years. They claimed that Keith was approachable and helpful and it was truly an honour to be his friend. Mike and Brigitta, who have known Keith for 35 years, appreciated Keith’s works very much because they were rich in connotation. They claimed to have learnt a lot from Keith’s works.

紐二館 Songs for Remembrance紀念展登場

緬懷一代偉大藝術家

佛光緣美術館紐西蘭二館為已故藝

術家 Keith Morant 舉辦了「Songs for Remembrance 紀念展」，於 2022 年 4 月 2 日舉辦開幕茶會，二館主任覺西法師、Tricia Morant、國際佛光會紐西蘭南島協會會長蕭文輝、Keith好友及佛光緣之友近50人出席。

現場播放Keith Morant 生前的生活紀錄影片，包括從年輕到近期的創作過程、得獎紀錄及活潑生動的訪問等等，這些畫面勾起了友人對他無限的思念。

Tricia 致詞感謝二館為 Keith 舉辦如此完美的紀念展，雖然館長滿信法師無法出席活動，然而二館依然傾全力策畫展出。覺西法師致詞表示，Keith 不只是一位傑出的藝術家，也是一位極富內涵的人間佛教的修行者，透過筆觸展現出人

間佛教行者的思維。相信 Keith 的精神時時與我們同在，也相信他會乘願再回來人間實踐菩薩道。

Keith 是位有智慧及慈悲的長者，常提攜及鼓勵晚輩，並捐出百餘幅作品予佛光緣美術館，樂善好施的精神為人讚歎。

Peter 夫婦是 Windsor 畫廊業主，夫婦倆為 Keith畫作錶框而結為朋友。在他們的印象中，Keith 很有想法，時時受他的活潑開朗性格感染。Phelinda、

Gary、Dave 和 Catherine 與 Keith深交近 30 年，表示 Keith 平易近人及樂於助人，很榮幸成為他的朋友。認識 Keith35 年的 Mike 與 Brigitta 夫婦，非常欣賞 Keith 的作品，因為他的作品深富內涵，讓他們學習很多。

Connecting Good Affinities with 21 Talent Local Artists

Fo Guang Yuan Christchurch held the opening ceremony of Clay Works exhibition with 21 CHCH potters on 17th September 2022. This is a joint exhibition of 21 local pottery artists. The exhibition was organized by Tricia Morant, chairwoman of the Canterbury Ceramics Association in Christchurch. More than 80 local people from participating artists, their families and friends of FGY Christchurch attended the event. The exhibition displays over 100 high-quality pottery works and brought surprises to the public in Christchurch.

The Joint Exhibition of Ceramic Art at FGY Chch

FGY New Zealand Curator Abbess Manshin, informed the audience that Keith Morant had donated more than 100 pieces of works to the FGY Headquarter in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The FGY Headquarters organized a tour exhibition to showcase Keith's works to the world, and the audience responded with a thunderous applause. Tricia and several of Keith's former friends were deeply moved by the appreciation shown by the Headquarters towards Keith's artwork. At the same time, Abbess said that FGY Christchurch adheres to the concept of Giving by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, and hopes to provide a platform for artists to show through art exhibitions, and at the same time, through the circulation of works, support artists to continue to create and provide more artworks for the world.

Gayel Marquett, spokesperson for Friends of FGY Christchurch praised the exquisite exhibits for bringing joy to the public, and the artist's intentions are touching. Tricia Morant said that during the lockdown period, many art galleries in New Zealand were closed, and artists could not find a venue for exhibitions. The artists were thankful to the FGY Christchurch for providing a platform to allow 21 pottery artists from the Canterbury Ceramics Association to exhibit their works, and also thank the artists for their cooperation to make this exhibition possible.

Participating pottery artist Alex Prentice delivered a speech on behalf of the exhibiting artists, expressing that he cherishes the cause of the exhibition, allowing them to share their works with art lovers and inspiring them to move forward. Pottery Artists Andrew Carran and Mary Lou Foate guided the public to their works and share their creative ideas and sources of inspiration with the public.

紐二館陶藝聯展登場

與21位當地藝術家串起善美因緣

佛光緣美術館紐西蘭二館，於 2022 年 9 月17日舉辦「Clay Work 陶藝聯展」開幕典禮，這是 21 位當地陶土藝術家的聯合展出，策劃者是基督城坎特伯雷（ Canterbury ）陶瓷協會主席 Tricia Morant。當天有參展藝術家與家人以及佛光緣之友 80 餘位當地人士出席盛會。

「Clay Work 陶藝聯展」百餘件高素質的陶藝作品，在紐西蘭二館這個完美的空間展現它們的活力與色彩，這絕佳的組合帶給基督城大眾無限的驚喜。

當館長滿信法師告知大眾 Keith Morant 在生前，將一百多幅作品捐給佛光緣美術館，而本山佛光緣美術館總部將 Keith 的作品送到全世界進行巡迴展出時，全場感動鼓掌，夫人Tricia 更是百感交集，現場好幾位 Keith 生前的朋友也非常感動。館長滿信法師同時表示，佛光緣美術館秉持星雲大師「給」的理念，希望藉由藝術展出提供藝術家展現的平台，同

時藉由作品的流通，支持藝術家繼續創作，為人間提供更多、更美的作品。

佛光緣美術館紐西蘭二館「佛光緣之友」代言人Gayel Marquett 讚歎精美的展品帶給大眾歡喜，藝術家的用心令人感動。Tricia Morant 表示疫情期間，紐

西蘭許多美術館休館，藝術家無法找到展出的場地。感謝二館提供平台，讓 21 位坎特伯雷陶藝協會的藝術家展出作品，也感謝藝術家的配合，成就了此次展出。

參展藝術家 Alex Prentice 代表展出藝術家致詞，表示非常珍惜展出因緣，讓他們與廣大藝術愛好者分享作品，鼓舞著他們前進的動力。參展藝術家 Andrew Carran 和 Mary Lou Foate 向大眾導覽他們的作品，與眾分享他們的創作理念和靈感泉源。

Taiwan Indigo Blue Blossoms in the Southern Hemisphere

On 29 th October 2022, Fo Guang Yuan (FGY) Art Gallery Auckland organised the Opening Ceremony of The Language of Flowers – Indigo Dyeing Exhibition by Wen-Chun Tang. The Curator Abbess Manshin, Director of Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Auckland Kendra Chen, Chair of Howick Local Board Adele White and Senior Sergeant Anson Lin joined the Ribbon Cutting. It was also witnessed by the BLIA members and 100 over Friends of Art Gallery.

The Art Gallery has collaborated with many outstanding Taiwanese craft artists numerous times to introduce the beauty of exquisite Taiwan’s craftsmanship globally. This year, the Art Gallery recommended Artist Tang to exhibit in New Zealand. Tang has been involved in indigo blue dyeing crafts for over 20 years. She said, "Promoting Taiwan’s indigo blue

dyeing is my biggest duty. I have been practicing different skills from planting the indigo dyeing plants to extracting the dye, in order to learn the essence and enhance the speciality of Taiwan’s indigo blue, she added.”

Abbess Manshin addressed that Tang is a respectable artist who presents her appreciation of nature and conserves the environment via her dexterous craftsmanship. She introduced the artworks to the public – the longest artwork is 20 meters and one of the most attractive craftsmanship is the 3D indigo blue dyeing. The in-depth layering of dyes reflects supreme craftsmanship, whereas the same level of focus can be observed from the different sizes and spans in her artworks. “There are some local tie-dying artists joining us here today, I hope these artworks could inspire creativity and

spark ideas for everyone. Through communication and interaction, the mind can be expanded, and this is the value of art,” Abbess added. Kendra said that she was honoured to be invited. A stunning indigo blue colour is evident in the artworks, which is a result of outstanding nature in Taiwan stemming from the long accumulation of craftsmanship. “Tang is the pioneer of indigo dyeing in Taiwan, and she is the pride of Taiwan. Thanks to the support of Fo Guang Shan in showcasing Taiwan's local arts to the World,” She said. The exhibition’s artworks display a variety of tie-dying techniques on different materials such as cotton, silk and more, expressing the blue dyeing art in a creative and innovative way.

氣質「台灣藍」綻放西方世界

佛光緣美術館紐西蘭一館於 2022 年10 月 29 日舉辦「靛青花語 - 湯文君藍染創作個展」開幕，紐西蘭館館長滿信法師、駐奧克蘭台北經濟文化辦事處陳詠韶處長、Howick 區議員Adele White女士、紐西蘭警署部 SSgt Anson Lin高級警長等貴賓為活動剪綵，近百位佛光人、佛光緣之友、慕名而來的藝術愛好者共同見證。

佛光緣美術館與臺灣諸多優秀工藝藝術家有多次的合作展出，將精湛的臺灣工藝之美推向國際，今年特別推薦藍染工藝藝術家湯文君老師前往紐西蘭舉辦個展。湯老師接觸藍染工藝 20 餘年，專

心的投入於藍染創作，將所學各種技法呈現於本次展覽中。她表示，「推廣台灣藍染是我最大的職責，從藍草種植到藍料製作皆親力親為，以吸納不同工藝精華來提升台灣藍染特色」。

館長滿信法師致詞，湯文君老師是一位令人尊敬的藝術家，以獨樹一格的氣質和靈巧的工藝呈現對自然萬象的感悟與對自然保護的尊重。館長為大眾現場導覽，「最長的作品有20 米，最具吸引力的工藝包括 3D 藍染等，豐富的染著層次展現功力的深度，不同尺寸跨度敘說同樣的專注」。表示今天也有本土的扎染藝術家來到現場，希望可以啟發大家的創

意和靈感，通過交流與互動，心靈得以擴張，這也是藝術的價值所在。

陳詠韶處長表示台灣特色自然環境所孕育出的藝術作品得以呈現出驚艷世界的藍色，離不開藝術家的紮實積累，湯文君老師是台灣藍染工藝的帶領者，是台灣的自豪。感謝佛光山的支持，可以讓優秀的台灣本土藝術與世界建立橋樑。本次展覽作品運用筒糊染、型糊染、繪染、蠟染、縫紮染、友禪染及寫意技法刻版，展現精巧龐雜的靈活圖案，同時拓展出棉布、蠶絲、絹等質料，賦予藍染更多不同的呈現形式。

紐西蘭一館靛青花語–湯文君藍染創作個展

The Language of Flowers Indigo Dyeing Creation Exhibition

by Wen-Chun Tang at FGY Art Gallery Christchurch

On 15th January 2023, Fo Guang Yuan (FGY) Art Gallery Christchurch hosted the opening tea party of Indigo ·The Language of Flowers- Indigo Dyeing Creation Exhibition by WenChun Tang. The Opening Tea Party was attended by 50 people, including Curator of FGY Art Gallery New Zealand, Abbess Manshin, Consul Hong Yan LIAO and Consul Jian SHEN from the Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch, Friends of FGY, Gayel Marquett and Dr Patterson Stark, copper wire Artist Leonore Ashby, representative of Sogetsu-Ikebana Christchurch, Vickie Hernshaw and vice president of Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) South Island, Zhang Dong.

A grand ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the opening ceremony. Gallery Curator, Abbess Manshin, said

in her speech that Wen-Chun Tang belongs to a rare breed of artists. She does everything by herself, from the planting of bluegrass plants to the extracting of dyes. Each piece of Wen-Chun’s work has a distinct theme and embraces different meaning. Her works are mainly in blue, which has strong vitality and reflects the colours of the earth, sky, and ocean. It reminds us to cherish and protect the ecology of Mother Nature. Her exhibited works continue to challenge the high level of difficulty. The 20-meter-long works and the threedimensional works with distinct layers, reflect the artist's seriousness in her artistic endeavour and showcasing the beauty of traditional art.

Gayel Marquett said in her speech, "Wen-Chun Tang uses blue, indigo and purple as the themes of her creations. Indigo dyeing has a long

history and carries with it profound meaning. Purple represents the heavenly throne, and indigo represents intuition, creativity and spirituality. I would like to thank the artist for awakening our awareness and insight into the art of indigo dyeing”

The Curator guided the audience to the 20-meter-long The heart of Ocean and four three-dimensional works hanging are Looking for Plum Blossoms, Lotus and Swinging Willows, The Fragrance of the Plum Blossoms, Dancing in the Air. The audience greatly admire Artist Wen-Chun Tang’s earnest spirit in her pursuit of art, and through her works, they have gained a better understanding of the beauty of oriental art.

湯文君藍染創作紐西蘭二館登場

3D手工藝術成為話題焦點

佛光緣美術館紐西蘭二館於 2023 年1月 15日舉辦「靛青．花語 –湯文君藍染創作個展」開幕茶會，紐西蘭館館長滿信法師、中國駐基督城領事館廖紅燕及申健領事、佛光緣之友Gayel Marquett、Dr Patterson Stark、銅線藝術家 Leonore Ashby、Ikebana 花藝協會代表 Vickie Hernshaw、國際佛光會紐西蘭南島協會副會長張棟及基督城大眾50人出席。

開幕式進行了隆重的剪綵儀式。館長致詞表示，湯文君是一位難得的藝術家，從栽種藍草植物到萃取染料皆親力親為。每一幅作品主題鮮明，蘊含著不同的意義。作品以藍色為主，藍色擁有強大的生命力，反映出地球、天空、海洋等色系，提醒我們要愛惜及保護大自然生

態。展出作品不斷向高難度挑戰，例如有 20 米長的作品，及層次分明的立體作品，呈現出藝術家對創作的認真，及呈現出傳統藝術之美。

Gayel 致詞表示，「湯文君以藍色、靛青及紫色作為創作主題，藍染擁有久遠的歷史及深廣的意涵，紫色代表上天的寶座。靛青代表直覺、創造力和靈性。感謝藝術家透過展出，喚醒我們對靛青藝術的認知和洞察力。」

館長向出席者導覽 20 米長的「海洋之心」及4 副懸掛半空中的立體作品 –「尋梅」、「荷影飄逸」、「梅香」及「紛飛」。

大眾對湯文君老師追求藝術的認真精神深感欽佩，也從而認識東方藝術之美。

The Beauty of Buddha's Light

Faith and Legacy Photography Exhibition

NewZealandAward-winningPhoto

Putting Wisdom & Innovation into Action

The Opening Ceremony of The Beauty of Buddha's Light - Faith and Legacy Photography Exhibition was held on 15th July 2022 at Fo Guang Yuan (FGY) Art Gallery Auckland. FGY NZ Curator Abbess Manshin, President of BLIA North Island Chapter Yulin Ku, Auckland Councilor of Howick Wards Sharon Stewart, Chairperson of Howick Local Board Adele White, Snr Sgt Anson Lin, Marin Burgess and Philippa McGimpsey from Howick History Trust, local artists, friends of art gallery and art lovers attended the grand opening ceremony.

The exhibition features both winning and outstanding masterpieces of The Beauty of Faith & Legacy Photo Contest 2021. It upholds the concept of purifying the human mind,

displaying human kindness, virtue and beauty of five continents through the camera lens. This exhibition also provides an AR experience through the Artivive APP, which brings the artwork to LIVE, putting wisdom and innovation into action to create surprise for the audiences.

The Curator, Abbess appreciated BLIA HQ for organising the Photography Contest worldwide. She shared that New Zealand had received 20% of the awards in the contest. This resulted from collective efforts representing the wisdom and light within our hearts. The strength of faith gathers us to create, share, and feel the beauty. With faith, she wishes everyone to stay safe and strong to support each other.

Councillor Stewart mentioned that the FGS Temple and the FGY Gallery is a wonderful place for all New Zealanders to visit, which is also a precious gift to the nation. She also thanked the FGS Temple and the NZ Police for serving the community. Snr Sgt Lin expressed that it was a pleasure to enjoy the fantastic exhibition with everyone. The photographs show the close connection between the Temple and NZ Police. In addition, he appreciated the Temple consistently delivering care to support the police officers, especially providing meals to the frontline staffs during the last year's pandemic lockdown.

New Zealand Award-winning Photo

運用智慧讓世界動起來

佛光緣美術館紐西蘭一館於 2022 年 7月 15日舉辦「佛光之美 - 信仰與傳承」攝影展開幕，紐西蘭館館長滿信法師、國際佛光會紐西蘭北島協會顧榆齡會長、奧克蘭

Howick區議員Sharon Stewart、Howick Local Board Adele White主席、紐西蘭警署部 SSgt Anson Lin 高級警長、 Howick History Trust Marin Burgess主席、Philippa McGimpsey 秘書、佛光緣之友等百位藝術愛好者出席盛會。

攝影展作品收錄 2021年佛光之美「信仰與傳承」攝影比賽精選作品，包含五大洲的佛光人在全球各地建設信仰生命、服務大眾的美好畫面，以通過鏡頭的語言表達人間佛教淨化人心的真善美。紐西蘭一館緊跟國際佛光會的腳步，開創性地使用 APP Artivive 增強現實技術，靜態攝影作品以自由和動態的方式呈現，「信仰與傳承」激蕩出「智慧與創新」的新篇章。

館長滿信法師感謝世界總會主辦此次攝影展，表示紐西蘭在此次攝影比賽有多件作品獲獎，這是大眾一同努力的成果，也是人間佛教的智慧與大眾心中光明的共鳴，因為有信仰的力量讓我們齊聚在這裡，啟動美，分享美，感受美，請大家用智慧讓世界動起來。在這個過程中激盪的不僅是靈感，更是突破與創新，是格局的提升，是氣度的再現。

Sharon議員讚歎佛光山道場和佛光緣美術館一館是紐西蘭大眾一定都要來參訪的地方，這是佛光山送給紐西蘭的禮物，感謝佛光山道場、警署部及社區各單位多年來的集體創作，表示「每一個願意分享美、守護美的人都是自己的贏家」。

Anson高級警長表示很有福報能與大家一起欣賞這美輪美奐的展出，在去年疫情封鎖期間，很感謝道場長時間以來給予員警全力的支持與照顧，尤其在疫情期間每週提供食物給在前線辛苦服務的員警們，這份關心讓人感動。

TheBeautyofBuddha'sLight FaithandLegacyPhotographyExhibition

信仰與傳承攝影展

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信仰與傳承攝影展

Prince Siddhartha in the Human World

Due to the pandemic lockdown in 2022, the Prince Siddhartha in the Human World - 2022 Buddha’s Birthday Special Exhibition was finally reopened on 9 th April at FGY Art Gallery Auckland. This event collaborates with the 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing, and plays a crucial role in educational promotions. It is one of the most distinctive exhibitions at the Art Gallery, which attracts an average of over 30,000 visitors per annum.

Under the guidance of Curator Abbess Manshin, the exhibition hall was decorated with unique features. The Three Goodness Tree outside the hall was covered with hydrangeas, 3D paper bouquets and 3G4G English posters were put up on the exterior walls, adding vibe and energy to

the exhibition. Those decorations attracted many to take photos. Once walking into the hall, the statues of Prince Siddhartha and five lively elephants draw people’s attention immediately, the statues implies Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s message of Five Harmonies. In addition, 3G4G puzzles helped children to learn through fun activities, the simple words and vivid illustrations of One Hundred Parables book explain the philosophy of life, enlightening children’s thinking abilities and cultivating a gentle heart towards gratitude and appreciation. Under the 3G4G tree, 1024 wise quotes from Venerable Master were added to the collection, bringing inspiration to the general public. The exhibition delivers the messages of Three Acts

of Goodness, Four Givings & Five Harmonies and encourages to construct a harmonious society. Art Gallery Staff Winnie, said that many visitors came as a family, some took photos under the colourful LED lights with excitement, some watched the video of The Life of Buddha conscientiously. The children’s play area was the most popular place, some parents and children worked collaboratively on puzzles, whereas some children worked independently. A six-yearold boy, Jack, who lost his mother recently, came to the exhibition after attending his mother’s memorial ceremony at the Temple. He concentrated on the puzzles and soon solved two of them. Gradually a smile appeared on his little face,

the puzzles helped him to temporarily relieve from the sadness and comfort his young mind. Furthermore, a mother visiting with her three children, was delightfully surprised that the usually mischievous children calmed down as soon as they entered the exhibition. The children all said, it is such a fun place to be!

悉達多在人間

兒童活動區寓教於樂受歡迎

2022 年因受疫情封城緣故，佛光緣美術館紐西蘭一館「悉達多在人間 - 慶祝 2022 佛誕節特展」於4月9日重新開放，並配合三好四給人間佛教文化節活動，在教育推廣扮演極重要的作用，也是一館最具特色的展場，每年平均接待超過三萬名遊客參觀。

經紐西蘭館館長滿信法師的指導，為展場設計了別具特色的風貌。展廳外的「三好樹」上掛滿了繡球花球，外牆張貼著象徵佛教教旗顏色的立體紙花球及「三好四給」英文內容，為展場增添動感活力，吸引許多訪客拍照留念。

走進展場最引人注目的悉達多太子聖像及五只生動活潑的小象，寓意星雲大師提出的「五和」理念。兒童活動區亦提供「三好四給」拼圖寓教於樂、淺顯文字與生動圖畫的《兒童百喻經》繪本更道

感恩、惜福、柔軟的心。「三好四給」樹下的星雲大師法語區增加 1024 條不同類目的法語，為大眾帶來心靈的啟發。整體設計處處體現「三好四給五和」理念並傳遞人間善美和諧的正能量。

By Venerable

出人生哲理，啟發兒童思考能力及培養

館員 Winnie 表示，許多訪客是一家人前來參觀，有些興奮地在五彩繽紛的 LED 燈下拍照，有些認真觀看《佛陀的一生》影片，最熱絡的當屬兒童活動區，有家長和孩子一同創作，也有孩子獨立完成拼圖。剛剛經歷喪母之痛的六歲男孩Jack 與家人參加了母親的入塔儀式後來到展場參觀，他專注地拼圖，很快完成了兩個，小臉上也漸漸有了笑容，拼圖令他暫時放下悲傷，也安慰了他幼小的心靈。有一位母親帶著三個孩子來參觀，母親驚訝的表示，平時非常頑皮的孩子們走進展場就安靜下來，真是不可思議。孩子們也說，這個地方真好玩！

If you hold back on doing good deeds or speaking good words you will regret it in the future

Master

Venerable Master Hsing Yun's One-Stroke Calligraphy World Tour Exhibition has become a permanent exhibition in New Zealand since its launch in 2016. Every year, the exhibition welcomes over 10,000 visitors from local, Spain, Asia, Europe, America and other countries. People experience writing calligraphy, calming down the body and mind, watching Venerable Master’s video, and getting to know the wise man and Humanistic Buddhism.

In the exhibition, the elderly, students and other visiting groups learnt about the values of 3G4G, namely Do Good Deeds, Say Good Words, Think Good Thoughts; Give Others Confidence, Joy, Hope & Convenience. In addition, the visitors are deeply inspired by the Venerable Master’s spirit of diligence and endure hardship.

三好四給與眾結緣

星雲大師一筆字書法展世界巡迴展自

2016 年開展至今已成為紐西蘭一館常設展。每一年接待來自紐西蘭本土、亞洲、歐美等國家超過萬名的訪客，大眾體驗寫毛筆字，沉澱身心，觀賞大師一筆字影片，認識星雲大師及人間佛教。

當地長者、學生等參訪團觀看大師一筆字介紹影片，體驗臨摹「三好四給」的內容「做好事、說好話、存好心 ;給人信心、

歡喜、希望、方便」，感受多文化豐厚的內涵，學習大師精進、吃苦的精神，並深受鼓舞。

Service

The beautiful and tranquil environment of FGS Buddhist Temple is the collective effort by BLIA NZ Members. Throughout the many periods of time, Humanistic Buddhism has been dedicated to building a harmonious society through serving the community and younger generations.

服務

紐西蘭佛光山道場的一草一木離不開佛光人努力地耕耘而人間佛教已在紐西蘭本土深耕服務當地社會政教互動和培養青年

2022 The 8th 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing

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Working Together for a Harmonious Society

The 8th 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing education program was running from 3rd to 27th May 2022. During its 28 sessions, the program involved 19 schools with over 5000 students, teachers, and parents. The education program is fully supported by the NZ Police.

The Temple has organised multiple activities for students, including learning Temple greeting, Tai Chi, mindfulness meditation, making lotus flower origami, writing Chinese Calligraphy, striking the wishing bell, and interaction with NZ Police. Furthermore, the Temple added an incense offering session for senior students this year. Some students spontaneously visited the Main Shrine and learned how to worship Buddha from Venerable. The education program took full advantage of Temple’s space and filled it with smiling faces from students and teachers.

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Area Commander of Manukau East Inspector Scott Gemmell & Senior Sergeant Anson Lin came to support and interact with the students

The highlight of the education program this year was Laba Rice, a newly developed menu that suits the local taste. The meaning of the Laba Rice is to encourage students to gain strength in order to apply the 3G4G values in daily life. Many students grabbed more than one bowl during the refreshment time. One of the students said, “Laba Rice from the Temple is the most delicious food in the world”.

Abbess Manshin shared that the 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing was organised since 2014 and has become an influential education program for locals. Over the past eight years, 50 schools and 25,000 students, teachers and parents walked into the Temple because of 3G4G. BLIA members NZ serve the community with the spirit of giving from Venerable Master

Hsing Yun to improve the value of life meanwhile constructing a harmonised homeland.

The 3G4G education program has received numerous feedback from schools via email, Facebook, and the newsletter. Several principals commented that the 3G4G value helped instil good values in students, which aligned with the school’s values. Teacher Teresa from Farm Cove Intermediate School said that the students enjoyed the activities, particularly the calligraphy writing and mindfulness meditation. Most of the parents and teachers who visited the Temple for the first time were delighted by this valuable cultural experience.

Area commander of Counties Manukau East Inspector Scott

Gemmell has been supportive and interested in this program. In one visit, he encouraged the students to be kind and be a nice person to the community. He appreciated Abbess and her team, who always take action to take care of the community.

In addition, school community police officer Senior Sergeant Matt Green, Constable Ian Willets, Constable Piho and other police officers fully supported the education program. They interacted with the students using fun and engaging role-playing sessions to encourage them to make the right decisions in life before temptation.

The Temple cherishes the opportunities to work together with schools and police to build a harmonious society for the nation.

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2022 第八屆「紐西蘭佛光山三好四給人間佛教文化節」於 5月 3 日至 27日，共舉辦 28 場活動，接待19 間學校，超過 5000 位學生、老師及家長走進人間佛教道場，學習「三好四給」。紐西蘭警署部全程支援。

主辦方為不同年齡層設計了豐富多元的活動，除了學習「吉祥」問候語、參觀殿堂、折紙蓮花、觀看《佛陀的一生》影片、張貼許願卡、寫毛筆字、敲許願鐘、打太極、禪坐、警察互動等環節，為高年級學生特別增加學習上香的儀軌及意義。有些學生在自由活動時走進殿堂，跟隨法師學習禮佛三拜。道場每個空間都被充份利用，隨處可見師生們歡喜參與的身影。

熱騰騰的「臘八飯」是本屆活動中最大的特色。在紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師指導下，主辦團隊首次研發烹煮「臘八飯」，不僅將佛陀成道的美好寓意傳遞給師生，食材與烹煮方式非常符合當地的飲食口味，好評如潮。許多學生不只吃一碗，紛紛揚指稱讚。

滿信法師表示，自 2014 年舉辦首屆活動至今，已成為當地社會深具影響力的教育推廣項目，8 年間有 50 所學校，逾

25000 位師生和家長走進道場，感受人間佛教傳遞的善美訊息；紐西蘭佛光人秉持星雲大師「給」的精神，長期耕耘本

土，歡喜服務社會大眾的同時也提升自己的生命品質，共同讓人間佛教在紐西蘭發光發熱。

多間學校通過電子郵件、臉書、學校網站等平台發佈活動照片，表達感謝、發表心得回饋，並將學習到的「三好四給」分享出去。Farm Cove中學老師 Teresa 表示，活動井然有序，每個環節都深受學生喜愛，特別是寫毛筆字和禪坐；佛光團隊熱情友善，許多家長、老師都是第一次參加道場活動，亦樂在其中，收穫了難得和寶貴的文化體驗。

Inspector Scott Gemmell督察勉勵學生們珍惜在道場學習的機會，成為善良的人，並感謝住持滿信法師及團隊一直以来為和諧社區所做的貢獻，警署部、道場、學校都是社區的重要組成部分，願與大家攜手努力共建美好社區。從事社區學校警務工作多年的 Sen Cst. Matt Green、Cst. Ian Willetts、Cst. Piho 等多位警察一如既往地全力支持每場活動，通過互動問答引導學生們認識內心的善與惡，從而在未來面臨人生中的種種誘惑時能夠做出正確的選擇。

Working Hand in Hand

Bringing Joyfulness & Happiness to Create a Harmonious Society

Heart-warming Award Ceremony Held at FGS NZ

NZ Police and Community Coordinate to Get Things Done Swiftly

A heart-warming award ceremony was held on 3rd April 2022 as a sign of appreciation for the help from the NZ Police in distributing RAT kits to nearly 100 schools around Auckland and Christchurch. FGS NZ Abbess Manshin presented a Certificate of Recognition to the NZ Police which was received by its representatives Manukau East Area Commander Inspector Scott Gemmell and Senior Sergeant Anson Lin. Nearly 200 people including Mission Heights Junior College Principal Ian Morrison and Flat Bush Primary School Principal Banapa Avatea, attended the ceremony, witnessing the warm and touching moment.

Inspector Gemmell thanked Abbess and the Temple for taking care of the community. A huge thanks to the BLIA World HQ’s from Taiwan who supported the NZ Police and our local schools. The resources benefited 97 schools in Auckland and Christchurch, which helped 48,186 students and 4765 staff within five days. The efficiency and passion of NZ Police sped up the entire distribution process, thus bringing huge relief to our schools who were enabled to combat COVID-19 in the nick of time.

Snr Sgt Lin said the RAT Kits played a critical role in the response to the Omicron outbreak. The students and teachers were unable to go back to school due to the lack of the test kits. When Abbess learnt of this situation, she immediately applied to the headquarters for RAT Kits to

relieve the pressure on the school. He thanked the Temple’s contribution to the community.

Principal Morrison said his school and the Temple had been so closely connected over the years. He appreciated all the Temple’s efforts in bringing the community closer together.

Principal Avatea acknowledged that nearly 100 schools were blessed by Temple’s kindness, empathy, understanding, and urgency to make things happen so quickly. He said this brought sunshine into the school’s life. Abbess appreciated the NZ Police for sending many officers to collaborate with BLIA members to complete the emergency relief. The Temple will continue to bring more value and light to the community.

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FGS NZ Abbess Manshin (L3) presented a Certificate of Recognition to the NZ Police which was received by its representatives Manukau East Area Commander Inspector Scott Gemmell (L2) and Senior Sergeant Anson Lin (L1), presence with Mission Heights Junior College Principal Ian Morrison (R2) and Flat Bush Primary School Principal Banapa Avatea (R1)

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紐西蘭佛光山頒發警署部感謝狀警民合作建設淨土

為感謝紐西蘭警署部與道場共同合作，捐贈南北島近百間學校防疫快篩劑，辛勤的照顧學校與社區，北島佛光山於 4月 3日舉辦一場頒獎典禮，由紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師為警署部頒發感謝狀。Manukau East 地區指揮官Scott Gemmell督察、Senior Sergeant Anson Lin 高級警長代表接受。Mission Heights

Junior College 校長Ian Morrison 以及 Flat Bush Primary School校長Banapa Avatea 及參加清明法會近 200 位大眾，一同見證這溫暖感動的時刻。

Scott Gemmell督察感謝住持帶領佛光

人長期對社會大眾的用心關懷，並感謝國際佛光會世界總會對紐西蘭警察和學校的支持。這些快篩劑支援了南北島 97 間學校，共有48,186 名學生及4,765 位教職人員受益。紐西蘭警察的效率與衝勁加速了整個救援行動，立即減輕了學校的防疫壓力。

共同參與捐贈行動的 Senior Sergeant Anson Lin 表示，Omicron疫情爆發後，因學校快篩劑短缺，師生無法及時診斷而不能回校，雲端教學的學習效果遠不及線下教學。滿信法師得知這一情況，立即向總會申請快篩劑，幫助解決這一問

題，感謝佛光山對社區所做的貢獻。

Ian Morrison 校長非常感激道場的慷慨相助，他聲稱學校與道場多年來保持密切聯繫，滿信法師的當機立斷為社區解困，這份溫暖更拉進彼此情誼。

Banapa Avatea校長亦表示，佛光山團隊在短短時間內，讓近百間幸運的學校及時收到快篩劑，把陽光和希望帶給社區。滿信法師感謝警署部派出多名警官與佛光人集體合作，圓滿此次救援行動，佛光山將繼續與警署部及社區學校攜手，為社會帶來更多的溫暖和光明。

Willowbank School Panmure District School Holy Cross Catholic School Finlayson Park School Sunnyhills School Mission Heights Junior College Ormiston Primary School Rutherford College Otahuhu Primary School Baverstock Oaks School Wymondley Road School Flat Bush Primary School Glen Innes School St Pius X Catholic School Homai Primary School Diocesan School for Girls St Mary Mackillop School Farm Cove Intermediate School Dawson Primary School Senior Constable Matt Green

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Senior Constable Piho Tuaiti

Constable Richard Tan Constable Dice Scanlan Constable Greta Senior Constable Mo’unga-E-Kaha’u Kaifa Constable Angelique Constable Mel Sheppard Constable Tom Li Constable Tae Han Senior Constable Ian Willetts Constable Priscilla Tauleva Senior Constable Marina Phillips

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Christ's

College Students Visited FGS Christchurch Experience the 3G4G Values

In the year 2022, there were a total of 125 students from Christ's College visiting FGS Christchurch. Batches of students were led by Pastor Cameron Pickering, assistant principal Ben Vink, teacher Paul McCarthy and other teachers that pay visits on 21st & 23rd June, 5th July, 22nd & 24th November 2022 respectively.

Christ’s College is an Anglican church school and known as the oldest private boys’ college in New Zealand. Assistant principal Ben

shared that the students gained a basic understanding of 3G4G which will benefit their future growth. Pastor Cameron Pickering expressed that the visits allowed students to understand the cultural characteristics of different religions which is a great learning experience to broaden their horizon.

Once in a while, the Temple specially arranges a Happy Hour Tea Time for the students after the visit. Through the interesting and informative

sessions, students were able to purify and improve the quality of life through practising the 3G4G values in their daily lives.

Happiness is in here and now

Experience your happiness and think well of it

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紐西蘭南島基督城貴族學校參訪道場

體驗人間佛教理念及三好四給精神

紐西蘭貴族私立名校 Christ’s College 的

70 位學生，在Cameron Pickering牧師和校長助理 Ben Vink 的帶領下，於 2022 年

6月21日及23日，浩浩蕩蕩從位於基督城市中心的校園，穿越海格利公園，橫跨繁忙的 Riccarton 路，步行約 1公里到南島佛光山參訪。

7月5日由老師 Paul McCarthy 帶領11位 Christ ’s College 學生參訪道場。11月22 日及 24 日該校 44 位學生，在 Cameron Pickering 牧師及兩位老師的帶領下再次參訪道場。

Christ ’s College 是英國國教的教會學校，是紐西蘭歷史最悠久的私立男子中學。校長助理 Ben 是活動策劃人，他表示學校經常舉辦戶外參學活動，讓學生開拓視野。此行為了讓學生了解基督城社區的宗教與文化，尤其想認識這一棟莊嚴的建築。

透過此次的參訪，學生對佛教和道場有了基本概念，對學生未來的成長路上起著良善影響。Cameron Pickering 牧師表示此行讓學生收穫良多。參訪讓學生認識不同宗教的文化特色，對學習有極大幫助。

常住特別安排 Happy hour- 歡樂時光，讓學生在參訪之餘也能享用到好吃的食物。學生各個歡喜雀躍將常住準備的食物一掃而光，也在他們的心中留下難忘的記憶。原來佛教這麼歡樂，原來道場這麼有趣！最後每位學生獲得一份星雲大師法語及一隻三好鉛筆。

紐西蘭佛光山以推廣藝術、文化與智慧弘揚佛法，透過生動活潑的互動教學體現佛光山「人間佛教」理念，讓學生在生活中實踐「三好四給」，淨化心靈，提升生命品質。

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St Thomas Catholic Boys High School Visited FGS Christchurch

On 20 th September 2022, there were 80 students from St Thomas Catholic Boys High School Christchurch who visited FGS Christchurch for a Multi Religious Cultural Exchange Trip. The group was led by 6 teachers and they were well received by the FGS NZ Abbess Manshin, Minister in Charge of FGS Christchurch Venerable Juexi and members of Buddha’s Light International Association.

All teachers and students enjoyed the activities as they learned about different cultures and learned the values of Three Acts of Goodness and Four Givings. The school's Director of Religious Studies Department Stephen Kennedy shared that the visit brought students a great deal of insight into the beauty of religious harmony, which will have a significant impact on their future lives. Moreover,

a Maori student Kaya Wiparata, shared about the Four Giving values that inspired and motivated him with confidence to apply them in daily life.

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紐西蘭南島基督城 St Thomas 天主教男子高中的 80 名學生，在 6 位老師的帶領下，於 2022 年 9月 20 日前往南島佛光山進行「宗教參學之旅」，受到紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師、監寺覺西法師及佛光人的熱情接待。

住持滿信法師以輕鬆幽默的言語為他們介紹人間佛教「三好四給」理念，佛光人

為他們解說「行者的思維」的設計概念，接著敲幸福鐘並參訪美術館。老師及學生對當天的活動非常滿意。大部分學生都是第一次參訪道場，很開心認識道場，學習到不同的文化，他們得知能夠來滴水坊享用素食、參訪美術館、在如來殿的寧靜空間放鬆身心，都表示以後會邀約家人朋友再來參訪。

學校宗教研究部主任Stephen Kennedy

表示，參學是要讓學生認識宗教和諧之美，也了解各宗教在生活中的影響。來到佛光山道場，認識莊嚴的佛教寺廟、學習佛門基本禮儀，這對學生非常重要，也對未來的人生有著良善影響。毛

利族學生 Kaya Wiparata 表示非常欣喜學習到「四給」精神，這是毛利族所沒有的，讓他感覺佛教很有內容。

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CME Leadership Day at FGS Auckland

The Counties Manukau East Police Station CME Leadership Day was held on 25th May 2022 at FGS Auckland Temple. There were 35 officers who participated in the conference, including Area Commander of Counties Manukau East, Inspector Scott Gemmell and Inspector Colin Higson. In addition, Deputy Commissioner Glenn Dunbier and Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers joined the conference online from Wellington HQ. FGS NZ Abbess Manshin was invited to say a prayer for the ceremony. Inspector Gemmell thanked the Abbess and the Temple Team with a Māori blessing.

As the Temple was holding The 8th 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing throughout May, the CME Leadership Day coincided with 400 year 4 to 6 students visiting the Temple as part of the 3G4G education program. Abbess invited Insp Gemmell and clinical psychologist Rajna Bogdanovic to the Prince Siddhartha Exhibition Hall and Venerable Master’s One Stroke Calligraphy Exhibition to observe the

students’ participation in the education program.

Abbess explained that the 3G4G program has run for 8 years and that over 24,000 students, teachers and parents have participated. The program has taught students about the value of The Three Goodness, purifying one’s mind and fostering a quality mindset. Abbess also expressed appreciation to the Police Department for sending a number of police officers every year to support the event, and for guiding the students to develop a positive outlook on life.

Inspector Gemmell expressed his gratitude to the Abbess and the team for the hospitality and quality of service they provided. They were grateful that while the Temple has been busy with the 3G4G education program throughout May, the Temple still managed to arrange for the leadership day and conference to be held. The police officers were glad to complete the training session in such a beautiful space whilst calming their minds.

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紐西蘭警察局高級主管培訓會議

人間佛教道場提升生命品質

Counties Manukau East 警察局高階警

長培訓會議「CME Leadership Day」

於 2022 年 5 月 25 日在紐西蘭北島佛光山召開，CME 警局局長 Inspector Scott Gemmell 督察、副局長Inspector Colin Higson 督察等 35 位警官參與。紐西蘭

佛光山住持滿信法師應邀為會議祈福祝禱，Insp Gemmell以毛利祝福感謝住持及團隊。副警署長Glenn Dunbier 警監及警署長特助 Richard Chambers 警監於首都威靈頓總部在線上為大家授課。

適逢道場正在進行第八屆「三好四給人間佛教文化節」，來自道場毗鄰的 Willowbank School 400 位4 至 6 年級師生步行前來。住持邀請 Insp Gemmell及培訓課講師臨床心理學醫生 Rajna

Bogdanovic 至悉達多太子特展及星雲大師一筆字展，共同觀摩學生參與活動，並向大家介紹道場連續八年舉辦此推廣教育的活動，數以萬計的師生和家長藉由活動走進道場，學習在生活中實踐「三好四給」，淨化心靈，提升生命品質，感謝警署部每年都派出多位警察支持活動，共同引導學生樹立積極正面的人生觀。

Insp Gemmell督察表示，非常感謝住持及團隊的用心安排，提供了高品質的服務。感恩道場一整個五月都在為「三好四給」活動忙碌的同時，還特別調整空間和時間佈置了培訓會的場地，讓警局同事們可以在這樣一處優美的空間裡，沉澱心靈，圓滿完成當天的培訓課程。

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NZP Appreciated the Mindfulness Space Provided by FGS Auckland

On 15th June 2022 and 7th July 2022, 17 Police Officers attended a safety workshop at Fo Guang Shan Auckland. This course was organised by the Firearms Division of the NZP. FGS NZ Abbess Manshin, Minister in Charge of FGS Auckland Venerable Rulian, President of BLIA North Island Yulin Ku and BLIA members decorated the training venue meticulously. Apart from preparing delicious refreshment and nutritious vegetarian food, they also displayed elegant flower arrangements for the meeting venue using bamboo, orchids and camellias from the Temple garden, providing a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere for the officers.

During the training activities, the Police Officers thanked the Venerables for providing a tranquil

space, which allowed them to find peace in their hearts. Several Police Officers had visited the Temple 10 years ago. They felt their hearts immediately return to their roots the moment they stepped into the shrine, seeing the serene shrine and hearing the calming Buddhist chants. They were grateful that the Police Headquarters had organised the training course at the Temple.

Having read the 2022 BLIA Activity Report, the Police Officers learnt that their colleagues had a good interaction and collaboration with the Temple to work together for the community. The Programme Trainer thanked the Temple for the service provided and was amazed that the Police Officers involved in the Temple gardening. He indicated that he

would bring a copy of the report back to Wellington HQ and share it with management and colleagues.

The Temple also gifted the Police Officers a book written by Venerable Master Hsing Yun 366 Days with Wisdom. One of the Police Officers who had read the book stated that the words in the book were easy to understand. The wisdom from the book can be applied in daily life after a quick perusal. Venerable Nengchien shared that Auckland and Christchurch Temple have given out the book to over 800 motels and hotels for free to allow visitors and travelers to fuel their minds during their travels. The Police Officers praised the team and commented on the importance of this project.

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紐西蘭警署部感動心靈得以沉澱

紐西蘭警署部槍械部門於 2022 年 6月15 日及7月7日在北島佛光山召開安全工作坊，共有17位警員參與培訓課程。紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師、監寺如廉法師、國際佛光會紐西蘭北島協會顧榆齡會長及佛光人用心佈置，除了備辦可口的茶點及豐富的素食，還親自帶領執事們從園子裡剪下竹子、蘭花及茶樹等花材，為開會現場佈置充滿禪意的花藝，讓整個工作坊的空間呈現出祥和輕鬆的氛圍。

在一整天的活動中，警官們特別感謝常

住提供寧靜的場地，讓自己繁雜的心靈得以沉澱，其中有好幾位警官於 10 年前曾來過道場，今日再度步入佛教殿堂，看到莊嚴的殿堂及聆聽優雅的梵唄，內心即刻回到自己的根部，很感謝總部將課程安排在道場進行。

警官們看到道場 2022 的弘法活動報告中，有許多其他同事在道場舉辦的各種活動，及各種結合社區出坡的畫面，覺得非常精彩特別。負責今日活動的講師感謝道場提供的服務，尤其對警察前來

道場出坡的新聞覺得不可思議，表示一定要把這份報告帶回首都威靈頓與負責安排工作坊的上司及同仁們分享。常住也準備了星雲大師著作《366 Days with Wisdom》和與會大眾結緣，其中一位警官分享曾經閱讀過 366 這本書，裡面的文字淺顯易懂，即刻可以活學活用。能謙法師分享南北島道場 366 贈書項目，在紐西蘭 800 家的旅館都放置 366 書籍提供大眾智慧和正能量，警官讚嘆這個項目很重要。

北島佛光人提供禪意空間

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School Community Officers

Held Meetings in FGS Auckland

Empowering Their Body & Mind

Snr Const Green felt grateful as Temple provided a tranquil spot for their workshop, which inspired their minds. The speaker, Sandra Dacey, is the Programme Delivery Lead of Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD), a student-led organisation promoting safer driving of 37 years history. She guided the SCO in delivering the message of road safety to teenagers. According to Dacey, she was one of the horse riders to the Temple during the 75th Anniversary of Women in Policing in 2016. She felt touched when she saw the memorable horse-riding photo of herself in the FGS NZ 10th Anniversary Report.

On 23rd June and 19 th August 2022, a total of 12 School Community Officers (SCO) attended a training workshop at FGS Auckland on teenage drinking and driving incidents, and road safety. Meanwhile, Abbess Manshin appreciated the commitment of SCO, who supported the 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing education program in the past 8 years, especially Senior Constable Matt Green who has

been involved for the last five years consecutively. In addition, the SCO worked together with the Temple Team to deliver 15,000 RAT Kits to 97 local schools in New Zealand within four days in March 2022. The delivery process was sped up as they familiarised themselves with the locations and easier access of school, while acquiring the contacts of school principals for a more efficient operation.

Snr Const Marina, who got to know Temple through 3G4G, shared that the Temple has always given others joy and was pleased to work with the team. She appreciated the Temple for providing hot drinks and tasty refreshments to keep everyone warm in the chilly weather. Constable Angelique expressed that everyone needed a space of tranquility and calmness, as FGS Auckland is a place where the body and mind can be at a state of peacefulness, and she will be returning with her family to experience the Temple’s positive vibe again.

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奧克蘭學校社區警官北島道場開會

身心得到加持思想得到啟發

紐西蘭奧克蘭負責各社區學校的 12 位

警官於 2022 年 6月 23 日及 8月19 日在北島佛光山召開培訓會，討論如何減少青年酒駕、改善道路安全與如何減少傷亡課題。住持滿信法師代表常住感謝警官們多年來協助「三好四給人間佛教文化節」社區教育項目，尤其負責此次會議的 Matt Green警官，連續五年不間斷及耐心教導學生三好四給的正確生活態度讓人感動。另外，警官們在今年三月份將國際佛光會緊急救援的1萬 5 千份快篩劑，在 4天內送達紐西蘭 97所學校。這些「社會保姆」除了開車、停車快速，更清楚了解各所學校的地理位置、如何進入校門及聯繫該校的校長等，紐西蘭警察高效率的辦事態度讓人印象深刻。

Matt Green 警官很感謝道場提供寧靜

的場地讓團隊開會，思想得以啟發及受到道場的加持。會議主講者 Sandra

Dacey 講師在擁有 37 年歷史的慈善機

構 SADD（Student Against Dangerous Driving ）擔任宣傳主任，她指導警官們如何將維護道路安全的訊息傳達給青年。Sandra 表示在 2016 年慶祝紐西蘭女

警75 週年紀念活動時是其中一位騎馬的女警，當看到「紐西蘭佛光山 10 週年活

動報告」中記錄她騎馬的照片，很感動道場保留了她的這份歷史。

因「三好四給人間佛教文化節」的教育項目與道場結緣的 Marina 警官感謝道場貼心準備了熱茶、熱咖啡及點心，讓大家在寒冷的天氣裡得到十足的溫暖。

警官Angelique 表示每個人都需要有一個安定身心的地方，北島道場讓人身心得到安頓，未來會繼續帶家人前來感受道場的靈氣。

All phenomena are conditional

Don't try to force events

Only if causes and conditions exist

Will everything be fulfilled

By Venerable Master

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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Ormiston Police Station

On 11th May 2022, the Ormiston Police Station celebrated its 10 th Anniversary of serving the community. Abbess Manshin, Minister in Charge of FGS Auckland Venerable Rulian, Deputy President of the BLIA North Island Nick Yoong and President of BLIA North Island Subchapter

1 Meggan Lam, were cordially invited to participate. More than 30 distinguished guests were also presented, including the Chair of the Howick Local Board Adele White, Area Commander of Manukau East Police Station Inspector Scott Gemmell, Inspector Jim Searle, Inspector Wendy Spiller, two of the former Area Commander and representatives from various community groups.

The ceremony kicked off through a Prayer led by Chaplain Bruce Keeley, the Priest of Police Station and Maori

Elder Kaumatua Jeff Tukua. In the ceremony, Adele White expressed her gratitude for serving in the Police force for over 20 years and her service is still ongoing. It is an honour to witness the growth of the Community Police Station which being moved from a small house in Howick to this brand new office in order to enhance the services to the public.

The establishment of the Ormiston Police Station was proudly shared by the first Area Commander, Inspector Jim Searle. It was during a helicopter trip, he saw the rapid development and growth in the area when he looked out from the helicopter. Soon, the request to build the Police Station was well received and approved.

Inspector Scott Gemmell, the current Area Commander introduced and acknowledged the vital roles of

various community groups and their contributions in building a harmonious community for the public. He was particularly grateful to Abbess Manshin and her team, for the gift of the Chan Garden in the station recently. He mentioned that he was very touched by the act and effort of the Temple team. The tranquil garden provides a space to recharge the minds and bodies for his colleagues and also transform the moods of the public who come to the station to file reports. The Police team appreciated the great effort and concern from the Temple throughout the years.

Ormiston Police Station plays a vital role in serving the east Auckland community. The community is incredibly blessed and grateful for the police commitment to keeping the community safe.

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紐西蘭佛光山受邀出席

Ormiston警局成立十週年慶典

紐西蘭北島佛光山所屬區域 Counties

Manukau East 警察局於 2022 年 5月11

日舉辦「成立十週年慶祝活動」，紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師、北島監寺如廉法師、紐西蘭北島協會副會長容鎮南、第一分會會長林嘉婷、Howick Local Board 主席 Adele White、現任地區指

揮官 Inspector Scott Gemmell 督察、

前兩任指揮官Inspector Jim Searle 督

察、Inspector Wendy Spiller 督察、社區各大團體代表等 30 餘位。

警察局牧師 Chaplain Bruce Keeley、

毛利族長老 Kaumatua Jeff Tukua 為活動做祈福儀式。Adele White主席致詞表示她在警署部服務長達 20 多年，現在依然與大眾一起為社區的繁榮發展而努力。自己一路見證著社區警察局從 Howick 區小小的一間房子搬遷至現在

這個新的辦公地點，可以更好更方便地服務大眾。

Inspector Jim Searle 督察講述設立 Counties Manukau East 警察局的因緣，因在直升機上看到這片區域在短短數年間迅速發展擴大，而得到批准設立這間警局。

Inspector Scott Gemmell 督察向大眾介紹各個社會團體在社區中發揮著巨大的作用，為建設美好和諧的社區做出許多貢獻。特別感謝住持滿信法師帶領團隊近期為警察局建造一處沉澱心靈的「Chan Garden」，看到住持及團隊進行工程的畫面讓他感動落淚。這處空間讓每天面對許多負面能量的警察們得

以淨化身心，也讓前來警局報案的大眾轉化心情，感謝道場多年來對警署部工作的支持及關照。

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2022 Chocolatte Festival

Bringing Warmth and Joy to the Public

Fo Guang Shan Christchurch held the 2022 Chocolatte Festival on 18th June 2022 in an effort to energise the Canterbury public and promote economic growth to local businesses. Over 1,600 people enjoyed a joyful time together with nearly 20 business owners.

Among the highlights of the festival were coffee and chocolate, both local favourites. Some famous businesses that were present included New Zealand’s famous Aoraki coffee, Coffee Embassy, SHE Chocolate, Cocoa Trader chocolate, delicious

pastry cakes, Japanese sushi, and Moroccan food. In addition to serving delicious and healthy vegetarian food, FGS and BLIA NZ South Island built connections with the people.

Besides that, live demonstrations of copper wire art by artist Leonore Ashby and painting creation by painter Kyra Weir were one of the attractions in FGY Art Gallery. The Chocolatte Festival has gained a reputation in Christchurch and has become a local cultural event that connects the Temple with the community.

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Better do good anonymously than do ill famously

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疫情中熱情飛揚

南島佛光山「咖啡巧克力嘉年華」千人鑽動

在全球疫情依然嚴峻的情況之下，為了活絡基督城社會大眾的心靈、帶動經濟效益，紐西蘭南島佛光人在住持滿信法師的帶領下，於 2022 年 6月18日舉辦第三屆「咖啡巧克力嘉年華會」，邀請近 20 個攤位業主共同承辦，迎來1千 6百名基督城大眾共度歡樂時光。

當天出席的大眾、參與的店家、表演者與義工皆滿心歡喜。縱使氣溫在 5 度以下，人潮依然一大清早就魚貫入場，絡繹不絕。大人小孩都眉開眼笑，他們感謝常住在疫情的艱難時期，舉辦如此有意義的活動，為寒冷的冬天增添幾許暖意，再次為基督城掀起熱潮。

活動主要以當地人最愛的咖啡和巧克力為主，此外還有多家著名本地店家參與，如紐西蘭著名咖啡評審委員施元凱的 Aoraki 咖啡、Coffee Embassy、SHE 巧克力、Cocoa Trader巧克力，及美味西點蛋糕、日本壽司、摩洛哥風味食物等。常住以純手工製作美味又健康的點心及佛光素食與眾結緣，滴水坊也座無虛席。

美術館除了「Songs for Remembrance 紀念展」、紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師禪意花藝展，還有素人藝術家 Leonore Ashby 現場示範銅線藝術，素人畫家 Kyra Weir 現場示範繪畫創作。如來殿設

有抄經和祈福區，出席者踴躍抄經、獻燈祈福和抽取「星雲大師法語」，當天送出了1千餘張大師法語。

「咖啡巧克力嘉年華會」已在南島基督城打響了口碑，成為當地不可或缺的文化盛會。南島佛光山舉辦各種活動，以文化藝術為底蘊、以建築人文為主軸，傳統與現代融合，與時俱進與地聚緣，與基督城大眾共同開創出充滿希望與歡樂的人間佛教新生活。

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2022 FGS Auckland Cherry Blossom Festival

Classic Car Show Gather Community Together & Create Surprise

In order to share the values of 3G4G with the community, and to brighten and purify one’s mind, FGS Buddhist Temple Auckland held a Neighborhood Day on 3rd September and a Cherry Blossom Festival on 11th & 12 th November 2022. There were many exciting activities, including an education booth from St John and the Fire & Emergency NZ, a Classic Car Show, local market stalls, art exhibition, Temple tour, mindfulness tea meditation, Baby & Children Blessing Festival and more. These events brought thousands of people from the community together.

The classic cars lined up in front of the green field were positioned in

alignment with the ancient buildings of the Temple. This aesthetically pleasing presentation attracted a big crowd to take photos.

Another highlight was the tea meditation which served as a relaxed session away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing one to feel the peacefulness and serenity of the heart. Officers from the Police Department were also onsite to help the public install tamper-proof hex screws on their car plates. This was a kind initiative to help protect the community. St John participated in the event to educate the public by sharing the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques

and first aid knowledge. The Fire & Emergency team also prepared a mobile simulated disaster room to allow people of all ages to experience fire emergencies. This experience helped to raise the community’s safety awareness and taught them relevant emergency measures they can implement within their homes.

Consider past causes

By Venerable Master

and future effects all matters you encounter; uphold right mindfulness; do not be overly sentimental

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北島佛光山櫻花節暨敦親睦鄰開放日

古董車古建築溫暖人心

為讓道場方圓百里之大眾能淨化身心靈，將星雲大師「三好四給」理念實踐於社區，紐西蘭北島佛光山特於 2022 年

9月 3 日舉辦「敦親睦鄰道場開放日」及

11月12、13 日舉辦一年一度「櫻花節饗宴」，活動包括藝術沙龍、古董車展、寺院導覽、櫻花節市集、聖約翰救護機構、消防團隊的教育推廣、茶禪、藍染創作藝術展、毓麟兒童祈福等，數千位大眾共襄盛舉。

來自奧克蘭的各個古董車隊與道場的古建築寺院相互輝映，吸引許多民眾前來圍觀。北島協會茶禪行者於雲來集司茶超過130 位客人，品茶者感受著清静寂定的心境，也享受著一種精神文化的美。

紐西蘭警署部警員在現場為民眾提供汽車車牌更換防盜六角螺絲的服務。聖約翰救護機構示範心肺復甦術（CPR ）的急救措施，給予大眾重要的急救知識。

消防團隊也準備了流動模擬災難室，以提升大眾安全意識。

Joy in the Human World

By Venerable Master

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On 13th of November 2022, the Temple organised a Baby & Children Blessing Ceremony amidst the blooming season of the Cherry Trees. There were approximately 200 parents and babies from different countries joining the Ceremony led by the Abbess Manshin of FGS NZ. It is wished that the little ones would grow up safe and sound, while being blessed with virtue and wisdom. The visitors expressed gratitude to FGS Auckland for sharing the peaceful atmosphere. Vendors of the market stalls said that the event was very dynamic, and that they made many new friends during the event. They were grateful to be able to form good affinities with the community. The Temple wishes for all the visitors to be filled with boundless joy and kindness, and to unite for the construction of a harmonious society.

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櫻花節饗宴

2022 年11月13日舉行的「佛光寶寶祝福禮」活動，恭請紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師主法，帶領大眾諷誦《般若波羅密多心經》，恭讀星雲大師〈為佛光寶寶祈願文〉，為近 200 位來自世界各地的佛光寶寶祈福灑凈，祝福每位孩童在佛菩薩的護佑下平安長大，福慧圓滿。

來寺大眾紛紛表示一走進道場身心即刻放鬆，市集的商家表示藉由活動結識了新朋友，能夠與社區廣結善緣而心生感激。主辦單位特別感謝活動參與者，讓大眾得到一份清淨善美的力量，為心靈充電。

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NZ T-EARTH Project

Planting to Restore the Ecosystem

According to the latest demographic information, the global population has exceeded 8 billion people, yet 60% of the forests that protect the earth on which we depend have been deforested. Drink a cup of tea, plant a tree, adopt a piece of land, only through the concerted action of all human beings can we protect our Mother Earth!

In response to the T-EARTH Project promoted by BLIA HQ, BLIA North and South Island carried out a total of 19 tree planting activities from October 2021 to July 2022. Over 2,000 saplings and 1,000 shrubs were planted, working towards the One

Billion Trees Programme initiated by the New Zealand government.

In particular, on 18th June 2022, 20 BLIA North Island members participated in the annual Community Planting Day 2022 at Mangemangeroa Reserve, with 80 volunteers from the community, to work on the restoring of coastal forests along the Mangemangeroa Estuary. A total of 400 Karamu saplings and shrubs were planted within an hour. Jim Duckworth, the founder of FOM, shared that he was so impressed by the BLIA members for their neat attire and the professionality of the Team.

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On 23rd July 2022, 20 BLIA South Island members worked with Christchurch City Council at Halswell Quarry Park to plant 300 saplings in the wet weather. The person in charge, Fiona Fenton was amazed to see BLIA member’s longterm efforts to maintain nature. On the other hand, 14 members of BLIA North Island planted a hundred saplings in the Southern Regional Parks.

Furthermore, BLIA North Island members participated in the Matariki Community Tree Planting Event at Hunua Domain in South Auckland, and Mutukaroa Hamlins Hill Regional Park respectively on 30 th July. Within two hours, a total of over 1,000 native shrubs were planted.

T-EARTH森众計劃

紐西蘭南北島佛光山環保複育總動員

根據最新的人口統計資訊，全球人口數量已突破 80 億，然而，負責保護人類賴以生存的地球的森林卻已被砍伐了 60%。喝一杯茶、種一棵樹、認養一片土地，唯有全人類一致行動，才能保護我們的地球母親！

國際佛光會紐西蘭南北島協會積極響應世界總會推動的「T-EARTH 森众計劃」，於 2021 年 10 月份至 2022 年 7 月份，共同參與 19 場的植樹運動，累計種植樹苗 2000 餘株，灌木苗 1000 餘株，與全球環保人士攜手共進，共同為複育 10,000,000 棵樹成林的目標添磚加瓦。

2022 年 6 月 18 日，20 餘位北島佛光人協同奧克蘭市政府、Mangemangeroa 自然保護區之友及 80 位民眾於 Hayley Lane 種植了400 多棵 Karamu 樹苗和灌木草。MangemangeroaZoran 自然保護區（ FOM ）創始人之一 Jim Duckworth 先生，表示佛光人極高的整

體素質是他自1991年創立 FOM 組織以來印象最深刻的。

7 月 23 日， 20 餘位南島佛光人於 Halswell 礦地休閒步道公園與基督城市政府工作人員通力合作，在數日暴風驟雨後的濕滑雜草地中種植樹苗 300 棵。同時，北島14 位會員與奧克蘭市政府帶領當地民眾齊心協力，於 Southern Regional Parks Tree Planting 種植樹苗 100 棵。市政府負責人員Fiona Fenton 對於再次見到佛光人表示很開心。她對佛光人 2021年參與 port hill 複育活動的壯觀場面仍記憶猶新，並對佛光人維護大自然的長期付出表示由衷地讚歎。

7月30日，20 餘位北島佛光人分別參與在奧克蘭南區 Hunua Domain 的 Matariki 社區植樹節及市中心的 Mutukaroa Hamlins Hill地區的植樹活動，累計種植原生灌木1000餘棵。

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With a Heart Filled with Compassion and Vows to Save Others. My Body is Like the Ocean of the Dharma, Unbound. Should You Ask What Have I Achieved in This Lifetime? Peace and Happiness Now Shine Over the Five Continents.

By The Founder, Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand

16 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush, Auckland 2016

Ph : +64 9 274 4880 Email : nzfgs1@gmail.com

Website www.fgs.org.nz Facebook www.facebook.com/fgsnz

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Christchurch

2 Harakeke Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011

Ph : +64 3 341 6276 Email : snziba@xtra.co.nz

Painted by Artist Hua-Wei LAI

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The result of joyous giving is wealth

本土耕耘30載

佛光山滿信法師晉身紐西蘭前十大當地英雄

The BLIA NZ Activity Report Received Gold Award

佛光人年度報告 榮獲全國印刷金獎 編輯美學受紐國專業肯定

NZP Presenting Appreciation Awards for FGS NZ

Recognition of the Outstanding Community Service

紐西蘭佛光山

獲警署部頒發感謝獎 表揚道場

服務社會的傑出榜樣

Be a person of moral integrity

Do not fuss over disputes of right of and wrong

英女王悼念會於紐西蘭重要城市盛大舉行 紐西蘭佛光山受邀出席

NZ Police

Counties Manukau District

Medal & Awards Ceremony

Awarding Over 100 Outstanding Police Officers in FGS Auckland

An Affirmation of Hard Work

表彰百位警官 佛前受獎 紐西蘭佛光山見證榮耀 肯定辛勞付出

Close Collaboration Between NZ Police and the Public to Safeguard the Community

警民合作 共同守護社區

2022 BLIA World Conference Celebrating 30th Anniversary with Confidence

國際佛光會 世界理事會線上會議

BLIA NZ Round Table Conference Localisation through Culture & Education

紐西蘭南北島協會圓桌會議 人間佛教本土化

Commences in New Zealand

NZ South Island High School Support VEGRUN Enthusiastically

響應世總公益路跑 紐西蘭南島各級學校 熱烈參與

Run to Promote a Sustainable Lifestyle & Respect Life

為尊重生命搶救地球動起來

Sincerity and Honesty

Creating a Space of Purification for the Local Guardians

為毗鄰警局佈置心靈沉澱空間

Patience leads to harmony

Repentance leads to courage

Art Gallery

藝術

Tripadvisor’s Affirmation of FGY Art Gallery CHCH

以文化藝術弘揚佛法

紐二館獲Tripadvisor高票肯定

FGS Christchurch in the 2022 Open Christchurch

2022年第二屆基督城開放日

The 6th Art Salon

Stunningly Beautiful Masterpieces in Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery Auckland

Respect others by publicizing their good deeds Support others by carrying out their vows

90+ Artists 500+ Artworks

佛光緣美術館紐西蘭一館 第六屆藝術沙龍

90本土藝術風華再現人間

2022 Art Salon Artists

紐二館 Songs for Remembrance紀念展登場

緬懷一代偉大藝術家

Connecting Good Affinities with 21 Talent Local Artists

The Joint Exhibition of Ceramic Art at FGY Chch

紐二館陶藝聯展登場

與21位當地藝術家串起善美因緣

Taiwan Indigo Blue Blossoms in the Southern Hemisphere

氣質「台灣藍」綻放西方世界

The Language of Flowers Indigo Dyeing Creation Exhibition

湯文君藍染創作紐西蘭二館登場

3D手工藝術成為話題焦點

The Beauty of Buddha's Light

Faith and Legacy Photography Exhibition

NewZealandAward-winningPhoto

Putting Wisdom & Innovation into Action

運用智慧讓世界動起來

TheBeautyofBuddha'sLight FaithandLegacyPhotographyExhibition

Prince Siddhartha in the Human World

悉達多在人間

兒童活動區寓教於樂受歡迎

三好四給與眾結緣

Service

服務

2022 The 8th 3G4G Festival of Cultural Sharing

Working Together for a Harmonious Society

佛光人年度報告榮獲全國印刷金獎編輯美學受紐國專業肯定

獲警署部頒發感謝獎表揚道場

英女王悼念會於紐西蘭重要城市盛大舉行紐西蘭佛光山受邀出席

表彰百位警官佛前受獎紐西蘭佛光山見證榮耀肯定辛勞付出

警民合作共同守護社區

國際佛光會世界理事會線上會議

紐西蘭南北島協會圓桌會議人間佛教本土化

響應世總公益路跑紐西蘭南島各級學校熱烈參與

佛光緣美術館紐西蘭一館第六屆藝術沙龍

紐西蘭佛光山頒發警署部感謝狀警民合作建設淨土

天主教名校多元宗教交流

身心得到加持思想得到啟發

北島佛光山櫻花節暨敦親睦鄰開放日

櫻花節饗宴