The Buddha Musem is holding the 2021 International Book Fair on-site and online for the first time.
Some of the highlights include:
Presentation of 15,000 children's books to remote areas
Presentation of Water & Cloud Mobile Library to Lienchiang County
Promotion of reading through the online one-book-a-day activity
Keynote lectures by authors of newly launched books
Launch of the new children's book "Jack's Magical Journey"
For the tenth anniversary of the Buddha Museum, learn more about the spread of Buddhism in ancient times through modern technology.
Hosting exhibitions, shows, mobile libraries, story house under the big tree, and lectures art and culture combined with reading exercises while promoting the local culture.
Build up immunity to face the pandemic with vegetarian cuisine. Through choosing the right ingredients for immunity, learn to cook delicious vegetarian foods to spice up life during the pandemic.
Many people were affected by the pandemic, through prayers through sutra transcription, tea chan, and Buddhist teachings to settle and purify the mind and body.
Buddhism spread from ancient India to China along maritime routes of trade and pilgrimage, stimulating a global transmission of Buddhist teachings and traditions. This illuminating new media exhibition brings the story to life for the first time.
Do you know what the Great Circle is about?
Find out in this online lecture by Professor Lewis R. Lancaster, Emeritus Professor, University of California, Berkeley.
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Date : 11/06 (Sat.)
Time:10:00-15:00
Venue:Seven Admonishments Pagoda
In 2019, the Buddha Museum collaborated with the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and Tajen University in the activity “R.E.A.D.ing with Dogs” during the International Book Fair and Vegetarian Expo. This year, both parties are cooperating for the third time in “R.E.A.D.ing with Dogs” on the 6th of November, 2021. It is hoped that through reading, children can develop affection for both reading and animals.
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An analysis of Humanistic Buddhism as advocated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun with theory and practice, offering guidance on the path to Buddhahood and encouraging everyone to be a buddha in the here and now.
Arranged in an accessible style, Keys to Living Well addresses moral, spiritual and social questions that are central to our day-to-day existence.
Over the past few years, the Buddha Museum has conducted Little Tea Masters program for young children. Through this program, children learn to practice meditation, making tea, and offering tea to others. Over time, children have learned to sit still and behave.
On Nov 7th, 2021, these young participants displayed their skills of tea making, and their performances were well received by their parents. Lily, one of the participants, shared her feelings about the program.
Date:11/6 (Sat.)-11/7 (Sun.)
Time:09:00-17:00
Venue: Sutra Transcription Hall
Sutra transcribing could be originated to contemplate one’s heart, and return the heart to where it should belong. In addition, it can help propagate dharma and develop affinities among people.
Southbound:
Nat’l Hwy1→ Nat’l Hwy 8(East bound)→ Nat’l Hwy 3 (North bound)→ Nat’l Hwy 10 (East bound)→ Qishan/Dashu Interchange (turn right)→ Provincial Hwy 21→ Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum.
Northbound:
Nat'l → Nat'l Hwy 10 (East bound) → Qishan/Dashu Interchange (turn right) → Provincial Hwy 21 → Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
From the bus station in front of Kaohsiung Railway Station, take the direct Kaohsiung Bus 8010 (8010高雄客運) (12 NT)
From Zuoying High Speed Railway Station, take E-daBus 8501 (8501義大客運) (70 NT) Bus Schedule
From Fengshan Train Station, take Dashu Bus (大樹祈福線) (30 NT) Bus Schedule
From Zuoying High Speed Railway Station, take Harvard Express (哈佛快線) (70 NT / 50 NT on Tue and Thu). Check timings online Bus Schedule Route Map