Hua-Yan Wisdom Culture Forum, Bodhigaya, India 2018 Fall
Complying with our current mission and projects, The International Hua-Yan Buddhist Federation will hold “Hua-Yan Wisdom Culture Forum” in Bodh Gaya of India, where Buddha got enlightenment; and Lumbini of Nepal, where Buddha was born. The forum will include Buddhist monks and nuns, Buddhist scholars, lay personals from all three Buddhist lineages: Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. The forum will encourage mutual understanding between nations and Buddhist traditions.
TIHBF organized Hua-Yan Mindfulness Pilgrimage in Lumbini March, 2018
We wish the forum will unite all under one Buddha’s teaching through cultural exchange and mutual learning.
We now start to accept buddhist theme essay for the forum. Members of our Essay Evaluation Committee will scan the work. All selected essays will be included in the book of Essay Collection for “Hua-Yan Wisdom Culture Forum”.
All participating essays will be posted in our social medias.
Pray in Sravasti
Pray in Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhigaya, for world peace
Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Theme Essay Eligibility
* The essay is required to be written in English.
* All buddhist-related topics are accepted.
* No less than 1,500 words, no more than 3,000 words.
* Must have a thesis statement.
* Essays will be collected from below 4 groups
1. Ordained Buddhist monks and nuns from three traditions: Theravada, Mahayana and Vajirayana
2. Buddhist scholars
3. Buddhist lay people
4. Current registered students
* Once accepted, the author automatically gives the publish copyright to The International Hua-Yan Buddhist Federation.
* The finished version has to be emailed to The International Hua-Yan Buddhist Federation at: huayanusa@gmail.com
* Due date: August 15, 2018
Venerable Bo Ruo’s Abbot Ceremony Was Held In Sydney
Chairman of TIHBF Mr.Nanren Shi was invited to participate Venerable Bo Ruo’s abbot ceremony in Surangama Buddhist University.
People from China, USA, Singapore, Canada and many other countries witnessed this historical event in Chinese Mahayana Traditions.
From right: Mr. Nanren Shi, Venerable Boruo Shi, Venerable Xue Cheng Shi (the chairman of Chinese Buddhist Association, P.R.of China)
Representing TIHBF, Mr. Shi offered own written Heart Sutra to Venerable Boruo Shi.
Chairman Visited Monastery from Tang Dynasty
Chairman of The IHBF visited Tang Dynasty Monastery
Mr. Shi, the chairman of The IHBF attended the Chinese traditional gala in the Shifeng Monastery, Fujian China. The monastery was built up since Tang Dynasty and still keeps its ancient style with wooden pillars of Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Accompanied by Chinese traditional instrument and song, Mr. Shi performed Chinese Calligraphy writing on the site.
Shifeng monastery is about 30 kilometers from Fuan city, you can get there easily from Fuzhou or Xiamen.
28th Confucius Festival in Qufu, Shandong of China
September 28th, 2017 is the Chinese sage , Confucius 2568th birthday. Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.
In order to celebrate his birthday, Confucius Festival was organized at this day in his birthplace Qufu, China. The chairman of The International Hua-Yan Buddhist Federation was honorably invited by the organizer to participate the event and the offering ceremony.
During the festival at the Qufu temple there are many activities and entertainments, including musical performances and dancing from ancient times. Mr. Shi delivered speech on The Confucianism and Its Influences in Confucianism Business Summit.
Chairman of The IHBF Mr. Shi delivered speech on The Confucianism and Its Influences in Confucianism Business Summit.
Confucius's principles had a basis in common Chinese tradition and belief. He championed strong family loyalty, ancester veneration, and respect of elders by their children and of husbands by their wives, recommending family as a basis for ideal government. He espoused the well-known principle "Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself", the Golden Rule. He is also a traditional deity in Daoism.
The Confucius Festival in Qufu is celebrated every year. If you are just in China at the period of the year, that's not a bad idea to pay a visit to Qufu 。 You would be amazed.
Global Artist League Organized Donation in Time Square For Hurricane Victims
From left: Nanren Shi, Jicheng Yáo
The Global Artist League organized a donation activity in Time Square at 5:00 pm on this busy Friday afternoon of September 21, 2017.
Mr. Nanren Shi, the chairman of The International Hua-Yan Buddhist Federation also participated the event. Mr. Shi is also the chairman for the Religion Culture Committee of The Global Artist League, which has thousands member artists worldwide.
On the site, artists including Jicheng Yáo, the chairman of Global Artist League; Nanren Shi (Shaogong); Xiyang, Jinhua Wang wrote Chinese calligraphy for people who supported the event. All donations will give to the Red Cross Of America .
From right: artists with own work for donators. Ms Xi Yang, Mr. Nanren Shi
Volunteer Offered Clothes for Little Monks
Netherland volunteer Maureen offered little monks in Palyul Theckchen Ling Monastery at the time she finished her 3 weeks teaching.
The money offered actually came from different sponsors to Maureen. Maureen is not a Buddhist, and knows nothing about Buddhism before she taught in Monastery.
Thank you for much for your love and kindness.
New book Introduction : "The Buddhist Swastika and Hitler's Cross"
Ven. Dr. Nakagaki, President of the Buddhist Council of New York, introduced his new book "The Buddhist Swastika and Hitler's Cross", July 30, 3017 in The International Hua-Yan Buddhist Federation.
The event was mentioned inside The article of New Yorker Magazine :
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/08/21/the-history-of-a-controversial-symbol/amp
Pilgrim to Putuo Mountain
Chairman Mr. Shi paid a pilgrim trip to Putuo Mountain, which is located the southeast of Shanghai. is considered the bodhimanda of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara ( Guanyin). Mount Putuo is one of the four sacred mountains in Chinese Buddhism.
Mr. Shi had once lived in Putuo Mountain when he was just 13 years old as a Buddhist monk. He said Putuo Mountain has changed a lot since then. He met the Abbot of Puji Monastery , Venerable Daoci Shi, he is also the head Abbot for all monasteries in Putuo Mountain. Mr. Shi offered his Chinese calligraphic writing " Liberation from Observation" to Venerable Daoci Shi. In Shurangama Sutra, Buddha Shakyamuni told his students that the Boddhisava Avalokitesvara attained enlightenment through observing sound. In Buddhism, people would like to refer Avalokitesvara (compassion boddhisava) with term " Liberation Through Observation ".
Chairman Visited Yanzhou Buddhist Cultural Park in Shandong, China
On June 30, 2017, Chairman Mr. Nanren Shi was invited to visit Yanzhou Buddhist Cultural Park in Shandong province, China. The park occupies about 1062 Chinese mu with the Eastern and Western theme sub parks.
The sacred Shakyamuni's head bone relics pagoda is located in the Western theme park. This pagoda was built more than thousand year ago. Accompanied by Mr. Xueen Lou, the director of Yanzhou Buddhist Cultural Park, Mr. Nanren Shi paid a respect to Shakyamuni's relics. The Abbot of Guangan Buddhist temple and the Vice President of Guangdong Buddhist Association, Venerable Yaoyu Shi recited Buddhist mantra during relics tour. The tour was also accompanied by the general manager of GCIG group, Ms lingzhi Huang and local officers.
Chairman Mr. Shi wrote Chinese calligraphy " Spread Buddhism and build correct view" on site as a gift to the park. Mr. Xueen Liu, representing Yanzhou Buddhist Cultural Park accepted Mr. Shi's gift.
Amituofo Buddha Statue
Chairman Mr. Shi watched outdoor stage show "Bodhi Going To The Eastern " in the evening. Mr. Shi said that he wishes more western people would come to Yanzhou Buddhist Cultural Park to learn the Buddhist culture with 2500 years history. The International Hua-Yan Buddhist Federation is willing to become a bridge for cultural exchange between two countries.
Buddhist Leaders Pray World Peace In Toronto
Corresponding to the " One Belt, One Road" strategy of China, Buddhist great masters pray for world peace in Chan Shan Temple of Toronto. Delegates, including the Chairman of Chinese Buddhist Association-Venerable Xuecheng Shi, Chairman of Canada Buddhist Association-Venerable Dayi Shi, and Chairman of The American Buddhist Confederation-Venerable Pindao Shi, from China, Canada and United States will hold Buddhist forum in Toronto university. The core theme of this Buddhist forum is "The Perfect Wisdom In Middle Way for the Sustainability of World Peace"
The chairman of The International Hua-Yan Buddhist Federation Mr. Nanren Shi is invited to participate. Mr. Nanren Shi will deliver his theme paper titled " Sustainable Peace In The Perfect Middle Way".
The Buddhist Forum is organized by Buddhist organizations from three countries: China, Canada and America. It will be the milestone in world Buddhist history, and will be a breakthrough event for Chinese Mahayana teaching and Chinese traditional culture to participate their roles in Northern America. A powerful country and nation must have same international influence through its culture.
Mr. Nanren Shi said :"Buddhism has been in China for more than 2500 years. It's a very important component of Chinese culture. Introducing the precious Chinese traditional culture---Chinese Mahayana Buddhism to Northern America, and even the world, is a realistic step to fulfill the strategy of " The Belt and Road" and "Chinese Dream", initiated by Chinese leaders。 The success of three-country "Buddhist Forum" will play an important role in further promoting both Chinese and Buddhist civilizations in Northern America. It also will present Buddhism on the world historical stage in a more positive and vigorous way."
The 1st Buddhist Forum of three countries will be end on June 18th, 2017. The organizer is planning to hold such event in every two years in the future.
Pigeon release ceremony