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On the morning of October 23, Shengru Xiao, leader of the Chicago study group of the Bliss and Wisdom Foundation of North America, visited the Fo Guang Shan Chicago Buddhist Center with four fellow practitioners. The delegation was warmly received by Abbess Venerable Yong Han, Venerable Miao Wei, and center volunteers. Through an introduction to Fo Guang Shan and Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a mindful tea meditation experience, and vegetarian culinary discussions, the visit deepened mutual understanding and fostered meaningful inter-group Buddhist fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Main Shrine, Abbess Venerable Yong Han introduced the special exhibition, “Passing the Light for 60 Years: Looking Up to a Century of Wisdom.” She highlighted the life and dedication of Fo Guang Shan\u2019s founder, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, in propagating Humanistic Buddhism across the globe. She explained how Fo Guang Shan was founded on education and cultural engagement, guided by four core objectives: to propagate Buddhist teachings through cultural activities, to nurture talents through education, to benefit society through charity, and to purify minds through spiritual practice. These tenets bring the Dharma directly into everyday life, realizing the true essence of Humanistic Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To welcome their fellow Dharma friends, the center prepared an elegant tea setting led by Abbess Venerable Yong Han. Through the mindful practice of brewing, serving, and savoring tea, she shared how presence and calm can be cultivated within a single cup. She guided the guests to pause their busy routines and immerse themselves in the serene spirit of “Chan in a Cup of Tea” (Tea Zen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the dialogue, the visitors shared an overview of Bliss and Wisdom\u2019s educational programs and spiritual practice, while the Venerables shared their experience of engaging the broader public through vegetarian cooking classes. Both sides exchanged practical insights on daily spiritual study, vegetarian outreach, and sourcing plant-based ingredients in the United States, united by a shared goal of introducing more people to wholesome plant-based living and the Dharma. While their approaches and forms of practice are distinct, both organizations share the same core aspiration: to propagate the Dharma and purify human minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To express reverence and support for the Triple Gem, the Bliss and Wisdom delegation presented three gift baskets as formal offerings. In return, Abbess Venerable Yong Han presented commemorative gifts on behalf of the center, including “Fo Guang 60” keychains, the Passing the Light for 60 Years: Looking Up to a Century of Wisdom stamp album collections, and book sets of The Records of the Transmission of the Lamp: Humanistic Buddhism by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, encouraging the practitioners to further explore the teachings and practice of Humanistic Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Study group leader Shengru Xiao expressed that the visit provided deep insight into Venerable Master Hsing Yun\u2019s global Dharma propagation and inspired great reverence for his unwavering dedication. The tea meditation brought a profound sense of inner joy, as well as a deeper appreciation of the dedication required to spread the Dharma overseas. Practitioner Cailun Lin noted how moved she was by the story of Master Hsing Yun practicing his “One-Stroke Calligraphy” on his legs during his medical rehabilitation. Practitioner Mengrong Liu expressed admiration for the center’s creative use of vegetarian culinary classes to connect with the public, adding that she looks forward to joining the vegetarian cooking sessions when they resume next spring to help promote plant-based living and cultivate positive affinities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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