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The Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum structured its future direction based on Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s teaching of “sustainability”, by deeply cultivating in four main goals: Buddhism through arts and culture, Buddhism through cinematic, Humanistic Buddhism and Internationalizing Buddhism.
Over the past ten years, Buddha Museum has organized numerous international exhibitions. Through these exhibitions, it promotes cross-straits cultural exchange, and introduces performances, dramas, acrobatics, food, and more, showcasing the humanistic, international, and limitless opportunity of "propagating Buddhism through culture."
Promoting Buddhism in the International Dimension
Promoting Buddhism in the International Dimension
The Signing of the MoU between Buddha Museum and British Library
The Signing of the MoU between Buddha Museum and British Library
In 2023, Buddha Museum, represented by Director Venerable Ru Chang, and The British Library, represented by Chef Executive Sir Roly Keating, renewed their collaboration by signing an extended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strengthened partnership builds upon the initial successful MoU signed in 2018, which encompassed resource sharing, digital technology collaboration, knowledge exchange, and co-organization of exhibitions.
The renewed collaboration will continue to prioritize co-exhibitions, the exploration and exchange of Buddhist cultural heritage art collections, the advancement of digital archive technologies, resource sharing, and talent exchange. These initiatives aim to deepen the understanding of Buddhism's rich history and cultural significance, while fostering mutual learning and collaboration between the Buddha Museum and The British Library over the next three years.
Promoting Buddhism through Motion Pictures and Movies
Promoting Buddhism through Motion Pictures and Movies
Buddhist Maritime Silk Road
Buddhist Maritime Silk Road
On the occasion of Buddha Museum's 10th Anniversary, a remarkable Buddhist Maritime Silk Road New Media Art Exhibition was curated by esteemed scholars in Buddhism studies, Dr. Lewis R. Lancaster, and renowned pioneers in New Media Art, Professor Jeffrey Shaw and Professor Sarah Kenderdine. Working alongside Venerable Ru Chang, the Director of Buddha Museum, this exhibition represents a groundbreaking collaboration that spans across borders and brings together expertise in academic research, archaeology, digital imaging, and digital media.
This exhibition is truly unprecedented in the Buddhist community, showcasing the rediscovery and presentation of the Maritime Silk Road, a significant historical route, after thousands of years. The collaborative efforts of these researchers and scholars have not only contributed to the preservation of human civilization and its history but also utilized science and technology to disseminate the teachings of Buddhism, aligning with the mission of the Buddha Museum in public education and the preservation of Buddhist heritage. It symbolizes the fusion of tradition and modernity, where the Dharma is spread using contemporary means while honoring the rich history of Buddhism.
Promoting Buddhism through Arts and Culture
Promoting Buddhism through Arts and Culture
Buddha Museum has actively promoted public education through various exhibitions, speeches, and events. Notable exhibitions include "Walking with the Buddha - Discovering the Natal Landscape of the Buddha" in 2018, "Finding the Dharma Through Time and Space - Exhibition of Buddhist Manuscripts" and "The Light of Longmen Buddha - Buddhist Art Exhibition of Henan" in 2019, and "A Long Route Stretching Across The Continent: Culture and History of The Ancient Tea Horse Road" in 2021.
To foster cultural exchanges, the museum has organized large charitable performances and exhibitions. Examples include events like "When Colorful Yunnan Meets Taiwan" and "Fo Guang Shan Henan Cultural Month" in 2019, and the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition of Dongcheng District in Beijing Cultural Festival." In subsequent years, events like "Shanghai Cultural Festival" and "Memory of the Grassland- Inner Mongolia Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" have been held. In 2022, an exhibition titled "Magnificent Guangxi - The Eight Colors of Guilin: Exhibition of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Guangxi" was organized.
“Walking with the Buddha, Discovering the Natal Landscape of the Buddha”
“Finding the Dharma Through Time and Space, Exhibition of Buddhist Manuscripts”
“A Long Route Stretching Across The Continent: Culture and History of The Ancient Tea Horse Road”
Promoting Buddhism In The Human Realm
Promoting Buddhism In The Human Realm
Over the past decade, the Buddha Museum has actively participated in the annual seminars of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), playing a role in promoting Chinese culture, Buddhist arts, and New Media Arts. It has collaborated with various museums across Taiwan in organizing numerous exhibitions that aim to propagate Humanistic Buddhism. As visitors come to the Buddha Memorial Center, they not only experience the center but also get a glimpse of Taiwan itself.
In the field of education, the Buddha Museum has been dedicated to promoting the Three Acts of Goodness and Four Givings advocated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, encouraging their implementation in everyday life. The Museum has organized training programs such as Little Tea Masters and Little Docents specifically designed for children. Additionally, there are dedicated spaces within the center, including the Three Acts of Goodness Children's Gallery, Home of Joy and Celebration in the Five Harmonies Pagoda, and weekend retreats called Journey Of The Heart, all aimed at promoting and cultivating these virtues. Moreover, the Museum hosts annual events including the Buddha's Birthday and the International Book Fair and Vegetarian Expo.
On its tenth anniversary, the Buddha Museum set forth sustainable development goals that encompass the following:
Establishing and expanding the Buddhist botanical garden with the vision of transforming it into a globally recognized Buddhist botanical garden.
Collaborating with the Environmental Protection Administration of the Executive Yuan to promote the "Net Zero Vision, Green Action" initiative, encouraging a green lifestyle among the public, and contributing to the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Striving to achieve certification in Environmental Education by the year 2023, highlighting the museum's commitment to environmental awareness and education.
Aspiring to become the first low-carbon green museum in Taiwan by 2030, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and adopting sustainable practices to mitigate the museum's environmental impact.
These goals demonstrate the Buddha Museum's dedication to sustainability and its aim to be an exemplary institution in terms of environmental conservation and education.
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