Upcoming / On Going Events

Opening Ceremony, including handover of chapter presidents, certification of Chapter Elder Advisors, certification of newly-established Chapter Elder Advisor Committees; Three Acts of Goodness Microfilm Award Ceremony; Motion Discussion; Night of Buddha’s Light; Closing Ceremony, etc.

Date: Registration begins on December 21, 2023, with a limit of 1,000 people (excluding BLIA Japan chapters.)

Method: Online at https://signup.blia.org.tw/login.aspx

For details information, please contact the BLIAWA Secretarial Office.

In response to BLIA General Conference theme, “Wisdom and Innovation” to advocate Founding President Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s concept, “being touched is the most beautiful world,” and to exhibit Humanistic Buddhism’s truth, kindness, and beauty through the camera lens.

Diamond Sutra

Type of Study Group:

A. Diamond Sutra Study

- Link to study material

- Every Sunday, in person, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm

- Conference Room, FGSWA

- from June 16 onward, weekly.

B. Buddhist Exam Questionnaire study group

- Every Tuesday, online, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

- via Zoom, ID 890 5087 9597, Passcode: 2024BLIAWA

- From July 9th onward, weekly.

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday 1:30 - 2:30pm

Location: Classroom, FGS WA ( in person)

Humanistic Buddhism represents a return to the principals laid down by the Buddha. Humanistic Buddhism recognizes the Buddha lived in the human world and taught the Dharma in the human world, and that Buddhism should be for human beings.Humanistic Buddhism is Buddhism that is timeless, joyful, altruistic and life affirming.

Through the comprehensive examination of Buddhism through its history, concepts, development and the Buddha’s life, we purport several principles. Buddhism is the Buddha’s original teachings for the human world. It is Humanistic Buddhism. Thus, we propose Humanistic Buddhism: Holding True to the Original Intents of Buddha.

1. Organiser

• Organizer: Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA)
• Institutes-in-charge: BLIA Victoria
• Co-organisers: BLIA Sydney, BLIA Queensland, BLIA Western Australia, BLIA North Island, BLIA South Island, YADOceania

2. Examination Date:

• October 20, 2024 (Sunday)

3. Eligibility:

• Open to BLIA members and the general public, regardless of age, education level, or religious belief.

4. Examination Categories, Languages & Methods: Refer 2024 Buddhist Exam Page

5. Participation Methods:

1. Registration Method: Online registration
2. Registration Period: From July 1 to October 18
3. Examination Method: Online "Open-Book" exam. Results will be revealed immediately upon submission.

6. Rewards:

1. Award Announcement: To be announced on the official BLIA exam website on November 25.
2. Award Ceremony

7. Contact Information:

Please contact your local BLIA or Fo Guang Shan temple.