Hsi Fang Temple Injects New Vitality into the Community with Diverse Courses

Fo Guang Shan Hsi Fang Temple
October 7, 2024

In the second half of 2024, Hsi Fang Temple launches multiple courses specially for children, youth, adults, and seniors. The courses cover various fields, including Buddhism, arts, and technology, providing a rich learning platform and injecting new vitality into the community.

The courses designed for children and youth include: Buddhism for kids, Mindful Movement and Dance, video editing using DaVinci Resolve, Introduction to Procreate, and YAD book club. On September 21, volunteer teachers, parents, and students attended the opening remarks for the courses; children pledged before the Buddha to practice the "Three Acts of Goodness."

In the "Ever Diligence Course" for seniors, there are Buddhist scriptures, meditation, qigong, “Sound of the Human World” songs. In order to give back to the long-term devotees of the temple, this course allows participants to cultivate wisdom and merits in cultivation while enhancing their physical health and social interaction. Nearly 20 participants participated. Mr. and Mrs Liu, who are new students, expressed that the course content resonates with them, and they get along well with their classmates.

There are also Buddhism courses in Chinese and English, allowing participants to gain a deeper understanding of Buddhist practice.

The superintendent of Hsi Fang Temple, Ven. Miaozang stated that the temple serves as a spiritual gas station, hoping these courses will allow individuals of different ages to learn and participate, helping them find their direction for growth.