A Blessing From FGS Headquarter
On 22nd November 2013, Fo Guang Shan (FGS) headquarter, Taiwan. Merit Contributor President Venerable Manyi visited FGS South Island New Zealand. FGS New Zealand Venerable Abbess Manshin, Venerable Jue Xi and also BLIA North Island President Dolly Tsai amd BLIA south island See Shen Lee. Abbess Manshin led the distinguish guest to observe the repair construction of FGS South Island.
A Tea Seminar was held at Cloud Water House with the attendance over 50 BLIA members. Venerable Manyi appreciated the effort and contribution of BLIA New Zealand in supporting the Buddha Memorial Centre. She also shared the persistence of Venerable Master Hsing Yun in propagating Buddhism and her learning experience of Buddhism. With Venerable Manyi interesting stories and sharing which were full of humors that make audience have a good laugh and also the humble moment that connect to the heart of audience.
Abbess Manshin hopes that everyone can be localized in New Zealand and also set their sight toward globally. She also encourage everyone to match their step FGS Headquarter in Taiwan, to learn the spirit of “Giving”, learn to serve the community, as serving the community with heart will be more value. BLIA members were blessed with the wishes and greetings from FGS Headquarter. They felt the determination of Venerable Master Hsing Yun in propagating Buddhism and also make a close connection toward the FGS headquarter. With this, they consider as strong Dharma protector for BLIA headquarter and also more confident toward Buddhism.