48th Year of FGS
February 2014, Issue 32
Buddha’s Light Newsletter of Victoria
發行人/星雲大師 Published by Ven. Master Hsing Yun 發行所/國際佛光會墨爾本協會 Issued by BLIAV
Fo Guang Shan Kaohsiung City Lantern Festival Media Conference: 圖說：星雲大師
Grand Master’s Light-hearted Analysis of Life (Reporter: 陳德啟, Dashu, Taiwan)
“Such a grand undertaking, such creative designs, how was the idea even conceived?” the many reporters attending the 2014 Fo Guang Shan Kaohsiung City Lantern Festival Media Conference held on January 21 exclaimed in awe. Walking down the walkway to the Buddha Memorial Centre, they bore witness to the gigantic “Noble Horse” lantern, the Wall of Lanterns for Peace constructed with 10,000 lanterns, the feature “Where is Heaven?” amongst other displays. This was achieved with the unified efforts of all at Fo Guang Shan, highlighting the essence of this year’s theme of Faith, Succession, Creativity and Arts. “Cars need petrol, humans need encouragement. The beginning of a new year is a form of encouragement.” Addressing a group of reporters, Ven. Master Hsing Yun commented on how in the new year, communities and families are filled with joy and happiness, wishing for each year to be better than the last. “How do we improve and advance?” It is to start afresh. His belief is for politicians to focus on peace and prosperity for the people; for the youth to strive for advancement with vigour, understand and practice gratitude, as well as set personal goals; for people to be unified and work towards the common good of society and serve their country well; all these are good examples of ways
1月21日舉行新 春媒體餐敘時， 宣布星雲大師公 益信託教育基金 舉辦真善美新聞 傳播貢獻獎，今 年起獎勵記者， 獎勵不與政治起 舞，報導給人民 歡喜資訊的記 者，媒體救台 灣，台灣會更 好。 人間社記者 陳昱臻攝
to strive forward. Grand Master also announced the creation of the new Media Contribution Award by the “Master Hsing Yun Trust Fund”. This year a “Youth” category has been added to encourage inspirational reporting of news that brings joy to the audience, hence bringing forth a brighter society. Grand Master gifted to all attendees the book “Poetry of Life”, the “Positive Forecasts for Life” fortune sticks and “The Noble Steed Gallops into Bright Future” calligraphy scroll. Filled with curiosity, reporters at the scene began drawing out fortune sticks inscribed with Dharma Words by Ven. Master Hsing Yun. “To be busy is to be nourished, so be joyous in being occupied and be engaged in meaningful affairs.” “You are important, they are important; though I can be of no significance, because being at a disadvantage can be a blessing.” With wit Grand Master expressed that reporters and journalists are the busiest of all, busy bringing energy and spirit to others. Hence if everyone toils tirelessly, society can prosper. In conclusion, Grand Master warned all
not to possess the herd mentality, instead to be confident in oneself; to which the audience exclaimed “Spot on!”