Special Weeks to Come

On the 8th of November, Buddha's Light International Association South Island Committee, as well as it's Young Adult Division, had a meeting to discuss about the “Children's Week” and the “Nature and Life Floral Week”.

In the presence of Venerable Juexi, the meeting was conducted by BLIA president Almeric Cheng and BLIA YAD 1 president Wei-Chia Cheng. In attendance were vice president Mei-Hua Chen, advisors John Lai and Sandy Liao, committee member Jack Liu, as well as other BLIA and BLIA YAD members, totaling to around 30 people.

During the meeting, the events “Children's Week” and the “Nature and Life Floral Week” were discussed, such as what the events will involve during that period and assigning people with their tasks.

“Children's Week" includes admiring the exhibition “Draw with Heart” at Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery 2, under the guidance of YAD and BLIA members, who will be introducing them to the Temple.

The tour of the Temple will be followed by morning or afternoon tea at Fo Guang Tea House. The “Nature and Life Floral Week” will include live performances of flower arrangements, lavender themed afternoon tea as well as products for sale, and flower arrangement competitions by vote. The BLIA members will be on a roster and take turns to guide the floral expo.

Mr. Cheng expressed his thoughts on how BLIA YAD and BLIA committee members should cooperate and support each other during these 2 events to facilitate a successful outcome. The youths can also learn from the committee members during these events, and also discover their passion through these experiences.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Cheng thanked everyone for their ideas and opinions, which are sure to make the events more exciting. He also set the dates for the next meetings, which will be on the 22nd of November and the 29th of November, and hopes that with our efforts, the 2 events will be successful.

Account by Fan-Ping Chiang, Wei-Chia Cheng and Sheng-Han Lim