The Importance of “Heart of the Child” Explained

BLIA YAD South Island held a preparatory meeting for “Heart of Child” week on the evening of 17th October. Attendees included the presidents of YAD1 and YAD2, BLIA South Island Vice-president Mei-Hua Chen and around 20 committee members, along with Venerable Miaoyu.

The meeting agenda consisted of group allocation, job allocation and explanations of the task descriptions and responsibilities for each group. Many new YAD members have also volunteered to help out hoping to learn new skills and gain valuable experience.

The BLIA members have also kindly devoted their time to assist the youth and guide them with valuable advice. By the end of the meeting, the date of the following meeting was decided and a meeting resolution was made, that is, to achieve some progress before the following week.

Venerable Miaoyu shared a few thoughts with the participants after the meeting, pointing out that this event not only brings children to the Temple, it gives the children, joy, happiness, and most importantly, brings out the compassionate nature of everyone. This event also serves the purpose of helping the YAD members develop vital life skills in helping other people.

Venerable Miaoyu reminded everyone that Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s Great Compassion Children’s Home is an example of the way we should treat all living beings, to nurture and care for all, regardless of who they are.