BLIA NZ South Island Monthly Meeting

Buddha’s’ Light International Association was held the February monthly meeting on 27th February 7 pm. Supervisor Venerable Abbess Manshin and Venerable Juexi were attended. BLIA south Island Vice President Mei-Hwa Chen and BLIA North island president Dolly Tsai and 30 other BLIA members had participated in this meeting. Mei-Hwa stated that the 22nd February earthquake have shocked everyone in Christchurch, BLIA members have clean the temple and calm everyone in short time, the temple had set up a BLIA earthquake relief center and providing free hot food for almost thousand people of Christchurch. Those who visited also gain mental comfort.

All sub Chapter president have reported their status and offer their help to the BLIA earthquake relief center, give hope and confidence to victim of Christchurch earthquake. BLIA Youth Adult Division current President Jason Liu had announced Hao-Tin Lin as the new YAD president, she will lead the YAD with new style and new hope. 5 Agendas have been approved: 1. Helping the Christchurch to rebuild after the earthquake; 2. Most Oceania chapter is already starting donate money for the earthquake relief funding; 3. IBA will propagate Emperor Liang Repentance Service for victim of Christchurch earthquake; 4. Preparation for the Buddha’s Birthday; 5. Invite BLIA member to join Sub Chapter study groups and dharma talk.

Abbess had given talk stated that at this moment is must encourage BLIA members should give the wisdom, confidence, conform and respect to the people of Christchurch. There are different stage from earthquake recovery, at this stage, religion conform is needed. This could calm the mental spirit of people at this time. Religion is the important dependence for them. Abbess expressed her thanks to BLIA members that offer themselves to take part as relief center team; BLIA member will be always serve and accompany those who needed at this moment.