Buddha's Birthday & Multicultural Festival Sydney 1991 - 2015 by Ocean Umi

Nan Tien Temple

佛光山南天寺 Buddha’s Light International Association of Sydney, Australia

国际佛光会雪梨协会 NAN TIEN INSTITUTE

南天大学

CONTENTS 目录

Foreword 缘起 A Prayer for the Buddha’s Birthday 祈愿文

Practise the Buddha’s Way

4 6 8

About the Founder 星云大师

行佛 10. Introduction of Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星云大师简介

Fragrant Words

口出妙香

Messages 贺词 14. Former Prime Minister 澳洲前任总理 15. Federal Member for Banks 国会议员 (Banks 选区) 16. Federal Member for Barton 国会议员 (Barton 选区)

17. Liberal Senator for NSW and Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism

纽省上议员及多元文化部次长 18. Member for Parramatta 纽省省议员

19. Lord Mayor of Wollongong City Council

卧龙岗市市长 20. Mayor of Willoughby City Council 威路比市市长 21. Bishop of Wollongong 卧龙岗教区主教 22. Chief Abbess Fo Guang Shan, Australia and New Zealand

佛光山澳纽总住持

24. President, Buddha’s Light International Association - Sydney

Enlighten Oneself and Others

自觉觉人

国际佛光会雪梨协会会长

Festival Organisers 主办单位 28. Nan Tien Temple 南天寺 30. Buddha’s Light International Association -

Sydney chapter 国际佛光会雪梨协会 32. Nan Tien Institute 南天大学

Buddha’s Birthday, National Glory 34

Dharma Events and Celebrations 庆典

36. Festival Venues 菩提道场佛诞国光 42. Preparation and Setup 筹备与布置 46. Official Opening 典礼 54. Purification 洒净 56. Bathing of the Buddha 浴佛 64. Grand Offering Parade 献供 70. Interfaith Prayer 多元宗教祈福

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74. The Way to Adulthood 佛光青年成年礼 75. Bodhi Wedding 菩提眷属祝福礼 76. Mother’s Day Blessing 母亲节祈福典礼 78. Baby Blessing 佛光宝宝祝福礼 80. Draw Lots Ceremony 传艺抓周 82. Alms Round 行脚托钵 Nan Tien Institute

Tolerance Makes Greatness

Cultural Events and Exhibitions 艺文净心

有容乃大

96. Multicultural Performances 多元文化表演 110. Children’s Plaza 儿童广场 118. Prince Siddhartha’s Costume Competition 悉达多太子装扮比赛

122. Vegetarian Food Fair 素食园游会 130. One-Stroke Calligraphy Exhibition 一笔字展览

134. Tea Meditation 茶禅一味 136. Community Service 社区服务 138. Donation and Charity 慈善活动 142. Other Activities 其它活动

Self-awareness and Practising 148 Education 智慧传承 the Buddha’s Way 150. Buddhacarita 佛所行赞

自觉与行佛 154. Life of the Buddha 佛陀的一生 156. Buddha’s Birthday Education Project 佛诞教育特展 164. Dharma Talks 佛学讲座 166. Buddha’s Birthday Education in Schools 校园浴佛

Joyful Human Realm

168

People 大众

欢喜人间

170. The Participants 参加者 174. The Volunteers 义工 182. Dedication of Merits 功德回向

Practising Compassion and Wisdom 184 186. Future and Hope 未来与希望佛在我心

188 Acknowledgement 感谢 236 “Transfer of Merits” 「四句偈」 238 Sponsors 赞助者

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FOREWORD 缘起

佛诞节缘起 According to the Sūtra on the Life of the Prince in Accordance with Good Omens, Queen Māyā of Kapilavastu delivered to the world Prince Siddhartha on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. The four heavenly kings rejoiced by bathing the baby prince with fragrant waters. Since that time, Chinese Buddhists have commemorated the birth of their religious founder with a Buddha bathing ritual on every eighth day of the fourth lunar month. We may ask whether the Buddha actually requires us to bathe him? In reality, we are only borrowing this external image to help us purify the Buddha within us. The purpose of bathing the Buddha image is to cleanse our minds. We should celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with morality, compassion, respect and other wholesome attitudes. With these attitudes, we can convey the meaning and significance behind organising Buddha’s Birthday festivals. These include:

Buddha’s Birthday festival is but a reminder for us to cultivate our minds. 2. Unity. Buddhism has become sectarian with Theravada, Mahāyana and Vajrayana traditions. Buddhists usually pay respect to the many Buddha and bodhisattva images of their choice on most days. However, on Buddha’s Birthday, all Buddhists will be united by commemorating their founder’s birth cohesively. 3. Celebration. Christians pay great attention to the birth of their sage: it is an important day of joy and celebration. On Christmas day, entire populations celebrate in lively carnivals. Hopefully, Buddhists in the future will also organise discussions and seminars, floral and artistic exhibitions, carnivals, fellowships and other meaningful activities to commemorate the auspicious birth of the Buddha. May the light of faith in the Buddha be handed down from generation to generation!

据《佛说太子瑞应本起经》卷上载，印度迦毗罗卫国的王后摩耶夫人于4月8日生下了悉达多太子，四天王以香汤浴太子身。又《普曜经》载，悉达多太子降诞人间，九龙以香水浴圣尊。后世佛教徒为庆祝教主佛陀诞生，每年于农历4月8日举行浴佛法会。「浴佛」，佛真要我们替他洗浴吗？其实只不过是藉外在的佛来洗涤我们的内在佛，浴佛主要是在净浴我们的心。庆祝佛诞节，我们应该以道德人格、慈悲心、尊重他人等庄严的心态来庆祝佛诞节。举行浴佛法会，有几种意义： 1. 今日社会可说人心不古，平常我们身体脏了可以用水洗净，衣服脏了也可以用水洗清；但人心的污秽黑暗，则要用佛的法水洗涤，我们在此举行浴佛法会，实际上是藉此来洗涤我们的心灵。

2. 在佛门中有南北传、显教、密教、各寺院也供奉不同的佛菩萨圣像，信众可以依自己所修持的法门亲近不同教派，或礼拜与自己相应的佛菩萨。但佛陀只有一个，是各家各派都要共同尊敬的对象，故藉此浴佛的节日来凝聚佛教徒的力量。 3. 基督教徒对其教主的圣诞都非常重视，每逢圣诞节，举国上下都狂欢热闹。今后希望佛教徒对佛陀的的圣诞也要举办很多活动来纪念，如：讲座、花艺展、园遊会、联谊会等等，并集合信众一代代将信仰的灯传承下去。

──摘自《佛教丛书.仪制》星云大师编著

~by Venerable Master Hsing Yun

1. Purification. Humanity is not at its best in today’s society. When our bodies are dirty, we can cleanse it with water; when our clothes are filthy, we can launder them with water. However, a polluted mind can only be purified with the Buddha’s Dharma water. Hence, staging a

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A PRAYER FOR THE BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY 祈愿文

~by Venerable Master Hsing Yun Oh great, compassionate Buddha! We are here to celebrate with sincerity and respect Your birth into this world. When all the flowers bloomed during the warmth of spring, Exotic flowers were contending in beauty and fascination in the Lumbini garden; Everyone in Kapilavatthu was rejoicing, Gentle breezes spread the fragrance, All birds sang in unison; From that moment on, There was promise in the human world, From that moment on, There was Dharma in the human world. With one hand pointing to the sky And the other pointing to the earth, You declared that you were The uniquely honored one in the world. As you took seven steps, Clusters of lotus flowers appeared, And you used the pure and clean Dharma water To wash away the stains of the earth. Immediately, Muddy mountain streams became crystal clear, Burned-out torches were rekindled. The heavens played wonderful music, The earth displayed rare, auspicious signs; All these portents welcomed your arrival to this world. Oh great, compassionate Buddha! Because of your birth in this world, Your forty-nine years of teaching the Dharma Will hold sway for far more than three great kalpas. The more-than-three-hundred gatherings in which you taught the sutras will benefit more than countless sentient beings! Oh great, compassionate Buddha! It was you who broke the caste system, You who preached the doctrine of dependent origination and the equality of all beings, You who opened all beings’ minds to Buddha’s wisdom and views, you who awakened all sentient beings from ignorance.

Oh great, compassionate Buddha! In order to receive respectfully the joyous occasion of your birth to the world, In some places, people decorate with lanterns and colored hangings, Full of joyful atmosphere; In some places, people hold parades, And the sounds of gongs and drums shake the sky; Monasteries hold the ceremony of bathing The image of the Buddha, as Devotees and their families celebrate your birthday. This is how your followers commemorate Your gracious kindness! This is how your followers remember Your blessing and protection with gratitude! Oh great, compassionate Buddha! Please sympathize with the imperfections of our virtues and merits; we can only chant your great, sacred name mindfully, As though remembering our own kind mother. Oh great, compassionate Buddha! We kneel before you, We pass our hands over your golden body, We offer our sincere devotion, and We pray and hope that your virtue brightens the world. May the Dharma last forever. Please allow our vision to correspond with yours, And clearly see and understand the suffering of all beings; Please allow our speech to correspond to yours, And delight in saying wonderful and kind words; Please allow our actions to correspond to yours, By being willing to help our friends; Please allow our thoughts to correspond to yours, And concentrate on benefiting all beings. Oh great, compassionate Buddha! We offer our entire lives to expound and propagate the Truths; We offer our entire lives to liberate all sentient beings. Oh great, compassionate Buddha, Please accept our sincere prayer! Oh great, compassionate Buddha, Please accept our sincere prayer!

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佛诞节祈愿文 ~ 星云大师慈悲伟大的佛陀！我们在此地虔诚恭敬地礼拜，因为您诞生到世间来了。在春暖花开的时候，蓝毗尼园里奇葩争妍，迦毗罗卫国中万众欢腾，和风吹拂芳香，众鸟齐声歌唱，从此人间有了光明，从此人间有了佛法。您一手指天，一手指地，发出天上天下，唯我独尊的宣言。您脚踏七步，莲花朵朵，用清净法水洗涤娑婆尘土。顿时，溷浊的溪水变得清澈，燃尽的薪火炽盛起来，天空奏着优美的音乐，地上出现稀有的瑞相，这些都是在欢迎圣者您光临世间。

我奉上心香一瓣，祝祷您佛德增辉，法轮常转。让我与您的佛眼相应，洞察众生之苦；让我与您的佛口相应，乐说妙善之语；让我与您的佛身相应，常做不请之友；让我与您的佛心相应，多行利生之事。慈悲伟大的佛陀！我们愿尽形寿，阐扬真理；我们愿献身命，广度有情。慈悲伟大的佛陀！请您接受我至诚的祈愿，请您接受我至诚的祈愿。

慈悲伟大的佛陀！由于您降诞在娑婆世界，四十九年的说法，何止影响三大阿僧祗劫！三百余会的谈经，何止百千万亿众生蒙福！慈悲伟大的佛陀！是您，打破世间阶级的制度，是您，宣说缘起平等的法门，是您，开示众生佛陀的知见，是您，唤醒广大有情的沉迷。佛陀！慈悲伟大的佛陀！恭逢您降诞在娑婆世界，有的地方张灯结彩，喜气洋洋；有的地方民众巡行，锣鼓喧天；寺院举行浴佛典礼，信徒全家庆祝佛诞。这是佛子们在纪念您的恩德！这是佛子们在感念您的福佑！啊！伟大的佛陀！请悲怜我福薄德浅，只能以思念慈母的心情，称念您伟大的圣号。慈悲伟大的佛陀！我用双膝跪在您的座下，我用双手抚摩您的金身，

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Practise the Buddha’s Way Practise what the Buddha practised.

行佛行佛之所行

One-Stroke Calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星云大师一笔字书法

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ABOUT THE FOUNDER 星云大师

Introduction of Venerable Master Hsing Yun Venerable Master Hsing Yun was born in Jiangsu Province, China in 1927. He has studied at various renowned Buddhist institutions such as Qixia Vinaya College and Jiaoshan Buddhist College.

and Guang Ming College. Since 1970, Da Tzu Children’s Home and Fo Guang Senior Home have been built to support and assist those in need of emergency relief and social services.

Master Hsing Yun arrived in Taiwan in 1949, and soon after became the chief editor of the publication, Human Life. In 1952, his efforts in establishing Buddhist Chanting Groups strengthened the foundation for his subsequent endeavours in the promotion of the Dharma. The Master founded Fo Guang Shan Monastery in 1967, with the primary goal of promoting Humanistic Buddhism through Buddhist education, culture, charity, and propagation of the Dharma. Since then, over two hundred branch temples have been established in major cities around the world. He also set up art galleries, libraries, publishing houses, bookstores, mobile clinics, Buddhist colleges, and universities including University of the West, Fo Guang University, Nan Hua University, Nan Tien Institute,

In 1977, the Fo Guang Tripitaka Editing Board was formed to compile the Fo Guang Buddhist Canon and Fo Guang Dictionary of Buddhism. Others including Selected Chinese Buddhist Texts in Modern Languages, Fo Guang Textbooks, Essential Guides to Buddhism, Pearls of Wisdom: Prayer for Engaged Living have also been published. Master Hsing Yun has dedicated his life to propagating Humanistic Buddhism with an emphasis on not needing to “go someplace else” to find enlightenment; We can realize our true nature in the here and now, within this precious human birth and this world. When we actualize altruism, joyfulness, and universality, we are practising the fundamental concepts of Humanistic Buddhism.

星云大师简介 1927年生，江苏江都人，12岁在南京栖霞山礼宜兴大觉寺志开上人出家。曾参学金山，焦山，栖霞等禅净律学诸大丛林。 1949年春天到达台湾，主编《人生》杂志等刊物。1953年创宜兰念佛会，奠定弘法事业的基础。 1967年创建佛光山，以人间佛教为宗风，致力推动佛教教育、文化、慈善、弘法事业。先后在世界各地创建两百多所道场、又创办多所美术馆、图书馆、出版社、书局、云水医院、中学和小学、以及养老院的文教及慈善公益设施。暨兴办西来，佛光，南华，南天及光明大学等。在文教弘法方面，星云大师自1976年就开始创立《佛光学报》，并编纂《佛光大藏经》、《佛光大辞典》，创立《人间卫视》。2000年

创办佛教第一份日报《人间福报》等等。星云大师著作等身，撰有《释迦牟尼佛传》、《星云大师讲演集》、《佛教丛书》、《佛光教科书》、《往事百语》、《佛光祈愿文》、《迷悟之间》等，并翻译成英、日、德、法、西、韩、泰、葡等十余种语言，流通世界各地。星云大师教化宏广，计有来自世界各地之出家弟子千余人，信众则达百万之多；一生弘扬人间佛教，倡导「地球人」思想，对欢喜与融和、同体与共生、尊重与包容、平等与和平等理念多所发扬。 1991年成立国际佛光会，被推为世界总会会长，在五大洲成立173个国家协会，成为全球华人最大的社团，实践「佛光普照三千界，法水长流五大洲」的理想。创办之「国际佛光会世界总会」，于2003年通过联合国审查肯定，获得加入「联合国非政府组织」(NGO)。

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Fragrant Words To speak kind words

口出妙香说好话

One-Stroke Calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星云大师一笔字书法

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MESSAGES 贺词 Message from The Hon Tony Abbott MP Former Prime Minister of Australia

Message from David Coleman MP Federal Member for Banks

I am pleased to provide this message for the Buddha Birthday Festival at Darling Harbour. Celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of Sakyamuni Buddha, this Festival is an important time for the Buddhist community to come together in fellowship, and for the broader community to deepen their appreciation of Buddhist culture. The Buddhist community, in all its diversity, has become an integral part of the Australian story. Buddhism is Australia’s second-most practiced religion. For many, it provides meaning, purpose and inspiration to their daily lives. The five precepts of Buddhism: don’t kill, don’t steal, avoid dishonourable conduct, don’t lie, and don’t over-indulge, stand as a universal code of conduct that all people – regardless of our religion or culture – should strive towards. At this time, we celebrate the contribution that the Buddhist community makes to Australia. I acknowledge your commitment to respect, compassion and understanding as taught by Buddha. I send my best wishes to everyone attending this celebration.

The Hon Tony Abbott MP Prime Minister of Australia

6 May 2015

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MESSAGES 贺词

Message from Nickolas Varvaris MP Federal Member for Barton

Message from Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services Liberal Senator for New South Wales

As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services with special responsibility for multicultural affairs and settlement services, I offer my warmest wishes to all Australians celebrating Buddha’s Birthday and Mother’s Day Celebrations this weekend. This event is an opportunity to celebrate Australia’s diversity and showcase the delights of New South Wales’ multicultural community. Our cultural diversity has helped make Australia one of the most prosperous and cohesive nations in the world. The Australian Government takes pride in this. We are committed to maintaining and building a prosperous and socially cohesive multicultural Australia. I wish you all the very best for your event and in your endeavours.

Yours sincerely,

Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services Liberal Senator for New South Wales

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MESSAGES 贺词

Message from Dr. Geoff Lee MP Member for Parramatta Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism

Message from Cr Gordon Bradbery OAM Lord Mayor of Wollongong

It is with great honor I have been provided the opportunity to contribute to the 25th Buddha’s Birthday Festival Commemorative Book. As Lord Mayor of the City of Wollongong one of the greatest legacies I can leave behind is having served my community with compassion and contributed to increasing the levels of social capital, trust, connections and tolerance in our community. I am proud to have the Nan Tien Temple as part of our community. The Temple provides a backdrop of solace, education and harmony for not just our community, but for many overseas visitors as well; a focus of exchange between eastern and western culture and ideas; the interchange of the traditional and the modern; and an adaptation of our local communities to be truly multicultural and inclusive. I extend the Nan Tien Temple and the Buddha’s Light International Association (Sydney chapter) my thanks and blessing on the celebration of Buddha’s Birthday and the 25th anniversary of festivities and wish you every success and opportunity to...... “Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.”

Yours sincerely,

Cr Gordon Bradbery OAM Lord Mayor Wollongong City Council

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MESSAGES 贺词

Message from Cr Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney Lord Mayor of Willoughby

Message from Rev. Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot, MCCJ Bishop of Wollongong

Dear Buddhist Friends 1. On behalf of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, I would like to extend my heartfelt greetings and good wishes to all of you, as you celebrate the feast of Vesakh which offers us Christians an occasion to renew our friendly dialogue and close collaboration with the different traditions that you represent. 2. Pope Francis, at the very beginning of his ministry, has reaffirmed the necessity of dialogue of friendship among followers of different religions. He noted that “The Church is […] conscious of the responsibility which all of us have for our world, for the whole of creation, which we must love and protect. There is much that we can do to benefit the poor, the needy and those who suffer, and to favour justice, promote reconciliation and build peace” (Audience with Representatives of the Churches and Ecclesial Communities and of the Different Religions, 20 March 2013). The Message of the World Day of Peace in 2013 entitled “Blessed are the Peacemakers,” notes that “The path to the attainment of the common good and to peace is above all that of respect for human life in all its many aspects, beginning with its conception, through its development and up to its natural end. True peacemakers, then, are those who love, defend and promote human life in all its dimensions, personal, communitarian and transcendent. Life in its fullness is the height of peace. Anyone who loves peace cannot tolerate attacks and crimes against life” (Message for the World Day of Peace in 2013, n. 4). 3. I wish to voice that the Catholic Church has sincere respect for your noble religious tradition. Frequently we note a consonance with values expressed also in your religious books: respect for life, contemplation, silence, simplicity (cf. Verbum Domini, no. 119). Our genuine fraternal dialogue needs to foster what we Buddhists and Christians have in common especially a shared profound reverence for life. 4. Dear Buddhists friends, your first precept teaches you to abstain from destroying the life of any sentient being and it thus prohibits killing oneself and others. The cornerstone of your ethics lies in loving kindness to all beings. We Christians believe that the core of Jesus’ moral teaching is twofold; love of God and love of neighbour. Jesus says: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love.” And again: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you” (Catechism of the Catholic Church n. 1823). The fifth Christian Commandment, “You shall not kill” harmonizes so well with your first precept. Nostra Aetate teaches that “the Catholic Church rejects nothing of what is true and holy in these religions” (NA 2). I think, therefore, that it is urgent for both Buddhist and Christians on the basis of the genuine patrimony of our religious traditions to create a climate of peace to love, defend and promote human life. 5. As we all know, in spite of these noble teachings on the sanctity of human life, evil in different forms contributes to the dehumanization of the person by mitigating the sense of humanity in individual and communities. This tragic situation calls upon us, Buddhists and Christians, to join hands to unmask the threats to human life and to awaken the ethical consciousness of our respective followers to generate a spiritual and moral rebirth of individuals and societies in order to be true peacemakers who love, defend and promote human life in all its dimensions. 6. Dear Buddhist friends, let us continue to collaborate with a renewed compassion and fraternity to alleviate the suffering of the human family by fostering the sacredness of human life. It is in this spirit that I wish you once again a peaceful and joyful feast of Vesakh.

Jean-Louis Cardinal Tauran President

Rev. Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot, MCCJ Secretary

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MESSAGES 贺词

Message from Chief Abbess Venerable Man Ko Fo Guang Shan, Australia and New Zealand

澳纽总住持致贺词

Auspicious greetings to all Dharma protectors and friends!

各位护法朋友们，

About 2,560 years ago, the founder of Buddhism, Sakyamuni, was born in Lumbini Park to deliver joy to the world through the exposition of the truth. From then, the world was enlightened with the Buddhist Dharma, and this auspicious day was known as the Buddha’s Birthday.

大家吉祥！

The Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural Festival entered its 25th year in Australia this year. This historical milestone is made possible by the support of various state governments, city councils, local authorities, community associations, religious groups, leaders, businesses, sponsors, volunteers and the community at large. We thank you for your unwavering support because today’s magnificence is largely due to your generous contributions. Australia is a multicultural society and a nation that respects religious freedom. This large island allows different ethnic, cultural and religious groups to thrive amidst mutual respect and harmony. The Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural Festival exhibits one of Fo Guang Shan’s missions to “promote the Buddha Dharma through culture.” At multicultural and interfaith exchanges in Darling Harbour (NSW), South Bank (QLD), Federation Square (VIC) and Langley Park (WA), and Wollongong city (NSW), we have promoted the values of mutual respect and inclusivity. Over 500,000 people have participated in our events each year. Nan Tien Temple, Buddha’s Light International Association - Sydney and Nan Tien Institute co-organise this annual Festival. Activities range from Buddha-bathing to purify body and mind, vegetarianism to protect the environment, multicultural art and performances, and interfaith prayers for world peace etc. Through a variety of activities and the Buddha’s compassion and wisdom, we hope that everyone will practise the Three Acts of Goodness to do good deeds, speak good words and think good thoughts. We wish for everyone to experience inner peace, mutual respect, family cohesiveness, social harmony and world peace.

2560年前，佛教教主释迦牟尼佛因「示教利喜」这一大事因缘而降诞在蓝毗尼园，从此，世界有了佛法、有了光明，这吉祥的日子被称为佛诞日。澳大利亚佛诞节暨多元文化节庆祝活动迄今已迈入25周年，非常感谢各州政府、市政府、地方政府、社团、宗教团体、各界领袖、商家、功德主、义工以及社会大众的鼎力相助，一路来有您的支持，才有今日佛诞节的盛况。澳大利亚是一个崇尚多元文化，尊重宗教自由的国家。在这一片广袤祥和的土地上，包容着不同民族、文化、宗教，彼此间互尊互重、和谐发展。佛诞节暨多元文化庆祝活动也正体现了佛光山的四大宗旨理念之一「以文化弘扬佛法」。我们在新南威尔斯的雪梨达令港，昆士兰布里斯本的南岸公园，维多利亚的联邦广场，西澳柏斯的兰利公园以及卧龙岗市市中心广场，推动多元民族、文化、宗教之间的相互交流与融合，每年都接引50万人的参与，各民族与宗教间达成共尊共荣的和谐场景。南天寺、国际佛光会雪梨协会以及南天大学联合举办的佛诞节庆典活动包括：以浴佛来凈化身心、以素食来展现环保与生态保育、以丰富的文艺表演来相互交流、以多元宗教祈福法会来祝祷世界和平……藉由多元活动、佛陀的慈悲与智慧，愿人人行三好：做好事、说好话、存好心，来创造自心和悦、人我和敬、家庭和顺、社会和谐、世界和平的五和社会。祈愿佛光遍照，灯灯相续，以佛陀智慧之灯，点亮自己的心灯，以佛陀的智慧法水，滋润每个人的心灵。祝愿大家佛诞节快乐，平安吉祥！佛光永普照，法水永流长！

May the Buddha’s light continue to shine everywhere and the wise sage’s lamp light up the lamp of our minds. May his wisdom flow like water, nourishing all of our hearts. Happy Buddha’s Birthday to everyone! May the Buddha’s light shine universally and the Dharma stream flow ceaselessly!

佛光山澳洲纽西兰总住持满可合十

Chief Abbess Venerable Man Ko Fo Guang Shan of Australia and New Zealand

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MESSAGES 贺词

Message from Francis Wong President, Buddha’s Light International Association - Sydney

国际佛光会雪梨协会会长致贺词

佛光永普照，法水永流长！ In 1991, Buddha’s Light international Association (BLIA) - Sydney was officially inaugurated at International Buddhist Association Australia (IBAA) - Parramatta. Within the same year, we celebrated our first Buddha’s Birthday. In 1996, the organisers Nan Tien Temple and BLIA Sydney celebrated Buddha’s Birthday at Darling Harbour, a famous tourist place situated in the heart of the city. Nan Tien Temple also organised a Bathing of the Buddha Dharma Service in Crown Street Mall of Wollongong. In addition, IBAA Chatswood celebrated the Buddha’s Birthday at Chatswood Mall Plaza. 2015 Buddha’s Birthday Celebration has reached its 24th anniversary milestone. Thanks to the support and recognition from the general public and the community. Buddha’s Birthday promotes social harmony and cultural exchange between the East and the West. It fosters education and charity. In particular, it promotes the “Three Acts of Goodness” – Do Good Deeds, Say Good Words and Think Good Thoughts. Furthermore, to support Fo Guang Shan’s objective “to nurture talents through education”, the organisers scheduled a 2-day alms round to raise funds for the Nan Tien Institute Education Fund that goes into building the Nan Tien Institute, which officially opened in March 2015. In his congratulatory message to the 2015 Buddha’s Birthday Festival, the 28th Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Tony Abbott MP stressed that “The Buddhist community, in all its diversity, has become an integral part of the Australian story. Buddhism is Australia’s second-most practiced religion. For many, it provides meaning, purpose and inspiration to their daily lives.” Venerable Master Hsing Yun also emphasised the importance of education to nurture talented people. Education is the foundation to build a healthy society. The future of Buddha’s Birthday Festival will strengthen the promotion of the “Three Acts of Goodness”, “Four Givings” – Give others confidence, Give others joy, Give others hope, Give others convenience and the promotion of “The Five Harmonies” - Self harmony achieved through equanimity, Family harmony achieved through deference, Interpersonal harmony achieved through respect, Social harmony achieved through cooperation and World harmony achieved through peace, to build a pure land. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the benefactors, companies, government, representatives from various faiths, the local media, members of BLIA and volunteers for your continuous sponsorships and support. With your support, the Buddha’s Birthday Celebration has become one of the most memorable and important annual events in Darling Harbour.

1991年国际佛光会在雪梨的南天讲堂成立雪梨协会，并同时举办首届佛诞节庆祝活动。为扩及广大民众参与浴佛，澳洲佛光山南天寺暨雪梨协会于 1996年联合主办；在雪梨市中心著名旅遊景点达令港(Darling Harbour)庆祝佛诞节；也在卧龙岗的公园及市区Crown Street Mall庆祝佛诞节；北雪梨佛光缘亦在 Chatswood Mall广场庆祝佛陀圣诞，共襄盛举，普天同庆。 2015年庆祝佛诞节已昂然迈进第24周年庆，并成为达令港年度的重要活动之一，更得到社区与大众的肯定与支持。佛诞节对推动社会和谐、促进中西方文化交流、提升教育与带动慈善有很大的具体影响力。特别强调是在教育方面，佛诞节积极推动「三好运动」—— 做好事、说好话、存好心，带动社区力行「三好」。秉持佛光山四大宗旨之一「以教育培养人才」，佛诞节两天托钵为筹募建校基金，兴建佛光山海外第四所大学——澳洲南天大学，教化英才，造福社会。第28任澳洲总理Tony Abbott MP在「2015年致达令港佛诞节贺函」中，强调佛教是澳洲第二大的主流宗教，佛教已融入澳洲国民生活的一部份，佛教将生活及心灵提升，让生命更加充实。星云大师说︰「教育是孕育人才的摇篮，教育是建设社会的根本」；佛诞节未来方向亦是加强推广「三好」，「四给」——给人信心、给人欢喜、给人希望、给人方便的社会教育，乃至推动自心和悦、人我和敬、家庭和顺与社会和谐到世界和平「五和」的人间净土。感谢多年来护持佛诞节的功德主、赞助商、政界、商界、各宗教代表、教团、社团、媒体及义工们对佛诞节的支持与爱护，让佛诞节能够成为雪梨达令港一年一度令人瞩目的重要活动。

国际佛光会雪梨协会会长黄劲锋

Best regards,

Francis Wong President, BLIA Sydney

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Enlighten Oneself and Others To first attain enlightenment and then to help others attain enlightement.

自觉觉人自己觉悟，然后帮助别人。

One-Stroke Calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星云大师一笔字书法

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THE FESTIVAL ORGANISER 主办单位 Nan Tien Temple 南天寺

Nan Tien Temple, known literally as “Paradise of the South ” is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. It is one of over 200 branch temples of the Fo Guang Shan Order, founded in 1965 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Since its opening in October 1995, Nan Tien Temple has become an important cultural centre. It follows traditional Mahayana Buddhist teachings

whilst adapting them to modern times, works as a bridge for the many multicultural societies in Australia, and acts as a spiritual sanctuary for both the individual and community. Fo Guang Buddhism emphasises that Buddhahood is within everyone’s potential. Followers strive to bring Buddhism into daily life and aptly term their faith “Humanistic Buddhism.”

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佛光山澳洲南天寺是南半球最大的佛寺，1995 年10月8日，开山宗长星云大师亲临南天寺主持开光典礼，当月15日举办国际佛光会第四次世界会员代表大会，一时之间海会云来集，共有5万余海内外贵宾参与此「千载一时，一时千载」的盛会，为澳洲佛教史写下了辉煌的一页。

南天寺秉持星云大师「以文化弘扬佛法，以教育培养人才，以慈善福利社会，以共修净化人心」的四大宗旨，在澳洲广播菩提道种，每年吸引数十万游客前来参访旅游，已成为当地最具特色的宗教巡礼圣地，并不断向落实佛教本土化的方向迈进。

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THE FESTIVAL ORGANISER 主办单位

Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) – Sydney Chapter 国际佛光会雪梨协会

BLIA was founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun in 1992 in Los Angeles, USA. It comprises a worldwide community of lay Buddhists committed to practising Humanistic Buddhism under the guidance of Fo Guang Shan. In 2003, BLIA was honoured as a Nongovernmental organization (NGO) with Special Consultative Status by ECOSOC (United Nations Economic and Social Council). BLIA has chapters all over the world and includes thousands of members from different countries and races. Our Mission Statement BLIA’s mission is to apply the tenets of Humanistic Buddhism to benefit society through promoting education, raising gender equality, providing medical services and emergency relief, and supporting environmental sustainability. The BLIA Sydney Chapter was formed in June 1991. It actively engages in the following activities: Interfaith Harmony: BLIA Sydney has participated in the World Interfaith Harmony Week hosted by the United Nations since its inception in 2010. Education BLIA Sydney organises many activities for

The Nan Tien Institute, Australia’s first tertiary education provider grounded in Buddhist values and principles. Logistics BLIA Sydney responds with aid to natural disasters both domestically and internationally. Recent projects include the Nepal Earthquake and the Blue Mountains bushfire appeals. Charities/ communities support BLIA Sydney supplies wheelchairs and mobility walkers for nursing homes, and financial assistance to local charities and community groups every year. It also participates in Meals on Wheels and cooking for the homeless projects. Environmental Sustainability: BLIA Sydney is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability by encouraging both the public and its members to follow sustainable practices, including practising a vegetarian diet. It also participates in the annual Clean Up Australia Day. BLIA Sydney promotes the development of its members through seminars, retreats and choirs. Members are encouraged to practise the Bodhisattva path through community service and continuous cultivation.

BLIA Sydney chapter’s ceremony (1994) 雪梨佛光会典礼摄于1994年

「国际佛光会世界总会」于1992 年5月16日由星云大师於美国洛杉矶成立并在2003年，应联合国经济和社会理事会聘请成为联合国非营利组织特别咨商。目前「国际佛光会」的旗帜已经遍布五大洲逾200多个国家，拥有数以千位不同国际和种族的成员。国际佛光会雪梨协会成立于1991 年。自成立以来，不断「走出去」，融入社区及重视社会福祉。在推动「教育」、「慈善」、「文化交流」及「会员成长」等各方面均取得卓越的成就，多年来均被政府及社会肯定与表扬。在慈善方面，雪梨协会定期探访及关怀疗养院长者、爱心捐血、轮椅捐赠与急难救助澳洲与全球各地的天灾活动。雪梨协会重视会员成长，因此定期举办讲习会、佛学讲座、读书会、禅修班及歌咏队；希望透过服务社会及持续修持，实践自利利他的菩萨精神。

Donation of AUD30,000 to the Blue Mountains 2014 Interfaith Festival of Music and Dance for Social Harmony with Her Excellency Bushfire appeal. The Honourable Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales. 2013年澳洲南天寺捐赠三万元予蓝山市政府与火灾灾民

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2014年纽省总督出席多元宗教和谐日

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THE FESTIVAL ORGANISER 主办单位

Nan Tien Institute 南天大学

As Australia’s first government accredited tertiary institution grounded in Buddhist values and wisdom, Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is the place for quality education and cultural exchange.

Buddhist Studies and Health and Social Wellbeing courses. Its Sydney campus also offers Intensive English, Academic English course and IELTS Exam Preparation.

As part of a dynamic international learning community that spans Australia, the US and Asia, NTI is the fourth member of the Fo Guang International University Consortium. These international connections give NTI worldwide support in the areas of research collaboration; access to skilled and experienced teachers; a wide range of resources; and exciting international exchange opportunities - ensuring a quality education for students.

澳洲南天大学为佛光山创办的第四所高质量大学,为「佛光山五校联合大学系统」的一员。同时也是澳洲第一所基於佛教价值及智慧而建立的高等学府。目前南天大学在卧龙岗校区及雪梨校区提供「应用佛学研究」、「健康与社会福祉」硕士课程。其雪梨校区另设有「南天大学英语语言中心」，提供崭新而独特的学习环境。

NTI currently offers post graduate Applied

透过「佛光山五校联合大学系统」的合作机制，为学生开启通往亚洲、美洲、澳洲求学的方便之门，增添多样化学习的体验。

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Buddha’s Birthday, National Glory 佛诞国光

One-Stroke Calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星云大师一笔字书法

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DHARMA EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS 庆典 Festival Venues 菩提道场

In 1991, the Parramatta Vihara held its first Buddha’s Birthday Festival inside the vihara. In 1992 and 1993, the increased popularity of the festival saw a huge turnout of crowds, raising safety concerns over the serving of hot food. Therefore, it was decided that the Bathing of the Buddha would take place inside the vihara whilst food stalls were moved to Jubilee Park, across from the vihara. The park provided a nice location for families to picnic and enjoy the celebration. In 1994, the then Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney, Mr. Henry Tsang suggested Darling Harbour as the new host for this important event. In 1995, the celebration expanded from the Chinese Garden Plaza where both the Buddha stage and the food stalls were held to Tumbalong Park. Together with that, the focus of the event also broadened from a festive celebration to also cover education, culture, arts and spiritual cultivation. To allow the public to understand Buddha’s teachings through Buddha’s Birthday Festival, the organisers promoted the Mahayana Buddhist culture of vegetarianism as a means to eat our way to compassion and kindness. Vegetarianism is also an ethical choice grounded on the understanding for environmental protection and ecological balance.

Since 1994, the Buddha’s Birthday Festival has been held continuously at Darling Harbour, Sydney, and has become an important multicultural event on the city’s annual calendar. 自1994年开始, 佛诞节每年都在雪梨达令港盛大举行，成为雪梨地区展现多元文化的重要活动，达令港当局也已将此列为其年度重要活动之一，并在海报及简介上加以宣传。

There are also outdoor activities for all to promote family and social togetherness. These activities serve as reminders of the intent of the Buddha who was born for the welfare of the world. 首次的佛诞节活动是于1991年在重建之前的南天讲堂里举行，当时参加的人数很多，因此隔年虽然佛诞节法会依旧在讲堂举行，素食园游会则延伸到讲堂对面的银禧公园 Jubilee Park举行。为了给人方便、给人欢喜、让四方八面迎面而来的大众都可以参加浴佛活动和品尝素食佳肴；1995年，在曾筱龙先生提议下，得到悉尼市议会人员的协助和支持，开始在达令港谊园广场前举办佛诞节浴佛活动。至今已成为雪梨达令港家喻户晓的年度佛诞节多元文化活动。

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Jubilee Park, Parramatta 银禧公园 (1992)

Jubilee Park, Parramatta 银禧公园 (1993)

Victoria Avenue Mall, Chatswood 购物中心广场

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DHARMA EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS 庆典

Festival Venues 菩提道场

City Mall, Wollongong 卧龙岗城市中心广场

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Main Shrine, Nan Tien Temple 南天寺大雄宝殿

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DHARMA EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS 庆典

Festival Venues 菩提道场

Federation Square, Melbourne 墨尔本

Southbank Piazza, Brisbane 布里斯本

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Langley Park, Perth 珀斯

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DHARMA EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS 庆典

Preparation and Setup 筹备与布置

Cooperation is a higher form of creativity than competition. “Learning through doing”: volunteers practised patience, tolerance and letting go in the process of seeing the celebration through to the end. In Master’s words: “One can walk fast alone, but walk far amongst others”

集体创作活动能增加心灵的智慧，所有义工不分年龄与彼此，一起服务与付出。筹备与布置即是见证了星云大师说的:「一个人走得快，但一群人却走得远」的真理。

Buddhism depends on me 金刚们, 一起荷担如来家业

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DHARMA EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS 庆典

Preparation and Setup 筹备与布置

Teamwork and collaboration 集体创作, 携手同圆

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DHARMA EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS 庆典

Official Opening 典礼

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DHARMA EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS 庆典

Official Opening 典礼

May the Buddha’s Light shine universally

佛光普照

The Buddha’s birthday celebration commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha. It re-enacts the joyous scenes which took place over 2,500 years ago in Lumbini and Kapilavastu. The occasion brings together people from all walks of life who aspire to the Buddha’s path. It is an occasion to reaffirm that aspiration through ceremony and rituals, offering, arts and volunteerism.

典礼仪式由佛光青年的 24 节令鼓和祥狮献瑞为前导，由雪梨协会，佛光青年和南天中华学校学生们组成的献供队伍向佛陀献上十供养。在庄严的钟鼓声中，大众合掌恭迎太子及佛光山澳纽总住持带领诸位师入席会场,为浴佛典礼祈福祝祷，並正式拉开序幕。

Buddhism in Australia 佛教在澳洲

Unwavering advancement leads to the attainment of happiness and wisdom 曲直向前, 福慧双全

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DHARMA EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS 庆典

Official Opening 典礼

2004 Buddha’s Birthday Festival 2004年佛诞庆典

“Finally, Buddha, I know where You are. You abide in everyone’s hearts. From now on, I no longer need to look for You, because I already have You in my heart.

「佛陀! 终于, 我知道了您在哪里? 您安住在每个人的心中。喔！天下唯心, 法界悠然, 尽未来际, 佛在心里。」 ~ 《佛陀，您在哪里？》星云大师

~“Dear Buddha, Where Are You?” Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Distinguished guest 与会贵宾

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DHARMA EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS 庆典

Official Opening 典礼

2013 Buddha’s Birthday & Multicultural Festival 2013年雪梨达令港佛诞庆典

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DHARMA EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS 庆典

Purification 洒净

“Let the Mind’s Spring Flow Freely” 活水心源 One-Stroke Calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星云大师一笔字书法

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BATHING OF THE BUDDHA 浴佛

SIGNIFICANCE OF “BATHING OF THE BUDDHA” While bathing the statue of Prince Siddhartha with a scoop of holy water, Buddhists pray to rid themselves of the spiritual defilements of greed, hatred and ignorance; so that body, speech and mind may remain pure. The ‘Bathing of the Buddha’ also reminds us to sincerely and diligently cleanse ourselves of attachment, aversion and delusion. Buddhists strive to practise mindfulness, respect, and care for society and the environment, by purifying actions, speech and intentions; while guiding stray and evil minds onto the path of virtue. The practice of bathing the Buddha involves kneeling in front of the baby Buddha. Then filling the small ladle with water and pouring it three times over the shoulder of the Buddha.

浴佛的意义「浴佛」，佛真的要我们替他洗浴吗？其实只不过是藉外在的佛来洗涤我们的内在佛，浴佛主要是在净浴我们的心，当下不仅以法水来洗涤吾人心灵，更学习佛陀慈悲、智慧与包容的精神，藉此净化个人的身口意，我们手持净水向悉达多太子像沐浴时，内心应当诚恳祝祷，愿袪除贪欲、瞋恨、愚痴的污垢，让身行、语言、心意都能保持洁净，希望社会清净安宁，没有暴力、诈欺、邪恶等事件，环境能够优美清净，并且藉着浴佛的功德，净化自己的烦恼尘垢，美化我们的社会，转五浊恶世为清净的净土，导邪曲人心为善良菩提，这就是浴佛的真正意义。

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BATHING OF THE BUDDHA 浴佛

One’s state of mind while bathing the Buddha is all important. We should aim for a: Mind of Confidence - visualise our own mind being cleansed at the same time. Mind of Sincerity - bathe the image of the Buddha as if the Buddha himself were present; while dedicating the merits to the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Mind of Virtue - wish for the elimination of obstacles, and seek purity of intention. With the merits gained from bathing the Buddha, may we wish for a peaceful and harmonious society. This is the real significance of bathing the Buddha.

浴佛应抱持何种心：应以信心, 欢喜心，深信功德，一杓水浇下，灌沐如来同时也将自己的心洗净。应以诚心浴佛，如同佛在，已立世间第一福，并回向法界一切众生，共植福慧，结此圣缘。应以正心, 求障消除，求心清净，愿以浴佛功德，祈求世界和平，民生乐利。

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BATHING OF THE BUDDHA 浴佛

The practice of bathing the Buddha involves kneeling in front of Prince Siddhartha’s statue, filling a small ladle with water and pouring it three times over the shoulder of the Prince. With each action, the following prayer is recited. 1: “May I eliminate all unwholesome thoughts.” 2: “May I cultivate all good deeds.” 3: “May I serve all living beings.”

甘露法水

“Hope is strength; the future will definitely be better than now, so work extra hard.” ~Dharma Words from Venerable Master Hsing Yun

「未來一定比现在更好，应该要加倍努力；有希望，就有力量。」 ~星云法语

浴佛仪式中，每个人取水，内心默念：「愿断一切恶，愿修一切善，愿度一切众生。」并将净水淋在太子肩上，以此净化心灵，达到内心的平和。

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BATHING OF THE BUDDHA 浴佛

《浴佛歌》词：星云大师

恭维往昔三千年花卉争妍四月天蓝毗尼园狮子吼大同世界我称先诞生五国有因缘富贵荣华谁比肩独往山中修行去菩提树下悟真禅娑婆世界广无边方便门开垂法筵大慈悲乳施不尽说法随机万亿遍皈依顶礼世尊前觉枝星华日月鲜信手拈来常供养同登一味法论船

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Grand Offering Parade 献供

The parade consists of representatives from Buddha’s Light International Association Sydney, Young Adult Division and students from the Nan Tien Chinese School. Dressed in various cultural costumes, the entourage offers ten traditional offerings to the Buddha, including fragrance, flowers, candles, fruits and food. The image of Prince Siddhartha is at the front of the parade, followed by the monastic sangha, led by the Chief Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Australia and New Zealand, before a grand procession of 180 male and female devotees dressed in multicultural costumes carrying various offering items. For 49 years after his enlightenment, the Buddha led people to the path of liberation, guiding them through the darkness. Today, the birth story of Siddhartha continues to inspire many throughout the world. 雪梨佛光协会，佛光青年及南天中华学校学生所组成的献供队伍穿着不同民族服饰以香、花、灯、果、食等十供养呈献佛前。观礼的各国民众因此看到了一场殊胜的佛教礼仪，潜移默化后，而将供佛的意义，传承给下一代。佛陀的心灯点亮了两千六百年，祈愿法脉绵延，光光相续，灯灯相传。

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Grand Offering Parade 献供 The Significance of Offering

供养的意义

“Offering” originally refers to the offering of material goods such as food and clothing to the triple Gem – Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and to our teachers, parents and the deceased.

「供养」是佛教僧俗二众重要的行门之一。除了以最好的物品如食物及袈裟来供三宝即佛、法、僧，我们对人、僧众、父母、师长也要存有供养之心。

To our teachers and elders, offerings convey our feelings of affection, duty and respect. While to our students and dependents, offerings encompass the meaning of “empathy”, “care” and “protection”. This is what is referred to in the Buddhist scriptures as “to repay indebtedness to our benefactors, and to provide relief to the suffering”. Regardless of whether we are offering to our superiors or taking care of those below us, we should aspire to the Bodhicitta, or the heart of infinite altruism. Our motivation behind the offering should not be for the benefit of ourselves, but for all the countless sentient beings in the entire space and across all dharma realms.

在供养的内容上，有物质的供养如四供养、十供养等；无论哪一种供养主要的还是心存恭敬，为心意上的一心供养、诚意供养、真心供养。如果没有心存恭敬而流于形式，就失去供养结缘的美好意义了。「十供养」即是以香、花、灯、涂、果、茶、食、宝、珠、衣十种供物三宝。佛教里还有「身、口、意」三业的供养：「身供养」如礼佛、绕佛、禅坐等；「口供养」有唱诵、赞叹、美化的语言；「意供养」就是以内心的诚意与恭敬为供养，身、口、意三者都可以作为三宝的供养。

The Buddha refers to the merit from making offering as “big expanse of the sky”. When one offers with a mind of non-discrimination and equanimity, then the fruit of the offering will also be vast like the limitless sky.

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Grand Offering Parade 献供 The Merits of the Ten Offerings 十种供养之意义

Incense Offering • Peaceful and calm mind • Purified karma • Clean body • Easy to learn the profound Dharma 供养清香心神安宁、身体洁净、三业清净、多闻妙法。

Tea Offering • Aromatic breath • Pure body and mind • Free from vexation • Good affinities with others 供养茶水口齿芬芳、身心清净、远离烦恼、人缘良好。

Flower Offering • Handle matters like flowers do • Pleasant to those who see • Have a fragrant and clean body • Joyfully accept the truth 供养香花处事如花、见者欢喜、身常香洁、欢喜真理。

Food Offering • Longevity • Noble appearance • Peaceful body and mind • Eloquence 供养饮食寿命绵长、相貌庄严、身心安乐、辩才无碍。

Light Offering • Bright and clear eyes • Smooth career path • Right views • Perfect wisdom 供养明灯眼睛明亮、事业顺利、观念正确、智慧圆满。

Jewel Offering • Noble appearance • Graceful manners • Rid of miserliness and greed • Attain fruitfulness sooner 供养宝物相貌莊严、风度良好、破除悭贪、速证圣果。

Fragrance Offering • Fragrant body • Free from sickness • Tender limbs • Translucent skin 供养涂油身体芬芳、没有病痛、手足柔软、皮肤色美。

Dharma Offering • Grow in wisdom • Learn the correct teachings • Bring benefits to society • Passing on Buddhist teachings 供养法宝智慧增长、常闻正法、利乐人间、法轮常转。

Fruit Offering • Away from pestilence • Away from disasters • Enjoy happiness • Attain early enlightenment 供养水果远离瘟疫、不受灾害、享受快乐、早证佛果。

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Clothes Offering • Repentance • Clean and clear skin • Radiant complexion • Wealth and fortune 供养衣服怀惭愧心、皮肤洁净、色泽柔美、具有財宝。

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Inter-faith Prayer 多元宗教祈福

Oh great, compassionate Buddha!

慈悲伟大的佛陀!

We sincerely wish that, in this world, there be:

愿这个世界上, 没有嫉妒, 只有赞叹;

No jealousy, only admiration;

没有瞋恨, 只有祥和;

No hatred, only harmony;

没有贪欲, 只有喜舍;

No greed, only generosity;

没有伤害, 只有成就。

No harm, only achievement.

请您给世界和平吧!

Please bestow peace upon the world!

请您给众生安乐吧!

Please bless all sentient beings with harmony! - “Prayer for World Peace” by Venerable Master Hsing Yun

「为世界和平祈愿文」 ~星云大师

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Inter-faith Prayer 多元宗教祈福

Prayer for Light Offering ~by Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Oh Great Compassionate Buddha! Please accept the offering of the lamp of our minds; In ancient times, humankind moved forward. From a primitive state through the discovery of fire; Thereafter, a thousand-year-old dark room could be instantly brightened. By lighting of a lamp; Ships navigating in the night could identify directions. By signals from a lighthouse; Pedestrians in dark alleys could walk without fear. By the illumination of street lights. Light is indeed very important! Oh Great Compassionate Buddha! The light I am offering you now, Is formless and shapeless, It is out of my faith and Bodhichitta I only wish that all sentient beings have a bright future. I only wish that all sentient beings will achieve Buddhahood together

献灯祈愿文 ~星云大师

慈悲伟大的佛陀! 请你接受我呈献的一盏心灯, 远古的人类因发明火炬而走出洪荒，千年的暗室因点亮油灯而顿生光明，夜航的船只因灯塔照亮而认清方向，暗巷的行人因路灯照明而产生勇气。灯，实在太重要了! 慈悲伟大的佛陀! 我现在奉献给您的心灯，无形无相，它是从我法身慧命里点亮的火炬，它是从我法身真如里燃烧的心情。今天我奉献此灯，不为自求，只希望大家都有光明灿烂的未来，只希望大家都有共成佛道的一日。

「以一灯燃百灯冥者俱明明终不尽」 ~星云大师

慈悲伟大的佛陀! 请求您接受我至诚的祈愿。

Oh Great Compassionate Buddha! Please accept my sincere prayer. 72

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The Way To Adulthood 佛光青年成年礼

Bodhi Wedding 菩提眷属祝福礼

Walking Together

您我同行

Bodhi Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremony & Buddhist Wedding Ceremony were held during the Buddha’s Birthday Celebration to symbolise the couples’ commitment to walk the Buddhist path together and to nurture the “Three Acts of Goodness” within families.

「用无限的爱情，承担生活的酸甜苦辣；用佛教信仰，升华夫妻感情。」星云大师勉励菩提眷属，每日彼此最少要讲百句好话，忍耐做事，慈悲行善，让爱情的道路走得长长久久。

Count on me 佛教靠我

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Mother’s Day Blessing 母亲节祈福典礼

Coexistence The Buddha nurtures all beings with his teachings, just as a mother treats her own children. The Buddha selflessly teaches all beings, and wishes happiness and peace to all. Therefore, the Buddha is like a mother full of wisdom, who teaches all to have compassion, patience, respect and peace. (Chief Abbess Venerable Man Ko)

共生缘「佛陀以佛法滋养众生，就像母亲对待自己的儿女一样，佛陀无私的教育一切众生，并祝福众人幸福与和平。所以，佛陀就像是一个智慧的母亲，教导众生要有慈悲、耐心、尊重与和平。」（澳纽总住持满可法师）

“May all mothers be well, happy and peaceful ” 「万人庆佛诞 ~ 心报母恩」为母亲们祈福

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Baby Blessing 佛光宝宝祝福礼

On the Ground Oh Great Compassionate Buddha! Kneeling in front of you, I offer my sincere prayer; May I be altruistic and beneficial to all, Just like you. 五体投地慈悲伟大的佛陀! 我用双膝跪在您的座下, 我奉上心香一瓣, 让我与您的佛身相应，常做不请之友；让我与您的佛心相应，多行利生之事。

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Draw Lots Ceremony 传艺抓周

Draw Lots is a traditional Chinese birth celebration. It is held on a baby’s first birthday to predict the baby’s future, career and interests. It is also a way to express good wishes for a baby’s prosperity. During Buddha’s Birthday Celebration, many parents will bring their newborn to the temple to be blessed by the Venerables. The Buddha’s Light International Association organises a Draw Lots ceremony for the children, to wish every newborn good health and peace. 佛诞节是庆祝悉达多太子诞生的重要日子，家长也会带着刚出生不久的宝贝，走进佛门接受佛法薰染，让法师洒净祝福。佛光协会也巧智慧心的为他们举办佛光宝宝生命礼俗暨抓周趣味礼，祝福每一位新生儿健康成长、智慧通达、福慧增长。

Draw lots 抓周

“Dreams comes true” 我未来不是梦！

A Happy Family 合家欢乐

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Alms Round 行脚托钵

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Alms Round 行脚托钵

A tradition originating in the Buddha’s time, the Alms Round involved monks walking barefooted through a village from house to house. Without favour or request, all offerings which were freely donated and placed into the alms bowl would be gratefully accepted by the Sangha. This ancient tradition is continued in the modern context with Alms Round becoming an opportunity for the public to support the work of Humanistic Buddhism. The ritual serves to build bonds between giver, receiver and the wider community. To reinforce this point, at the completion of the round, the Abbess and Venerables transfer merits to all sentient beings. 为南天大学教育基金筹募，行脚托钵法会由澳纽总住持带领诸位法师于佛前诵经祈福。在佛光青年及三好娃娃引领下,法师们及三好儿童一步一脚印，凝聚众人的力量，筹募南天大学教育基金，让大众广植福田，共同护持教育事业。最后总住持带领法师们及信徒功德总回向，祈愿大众福慧增长,平安吉祥。

Uniting the strength of all in support of Nan Tien Institute “小太子”也一起来为南天大学行脚募款

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Alms Round 行脚托钵

Transform our mind into the Buddha’s mind; look after others with compassion; Transform our hand into the Buddha’s hand; cease all evil and do all good; Transform our eyes into the Buddha’s eyes; free from discrimination and judgements; Transform our speech into the Buddha’s speech; give others confidence and hope. The Buddha is in our heart, the Buddha’s land is this world. ~ Venerable Master Hsing Yun

将自己的心，化为佛心，以慈悲来关爱社会大众；将自己的手，化为佛手，奉行善事，热心公益，不做坏事；将自己的眼，化为佛眼，对他人没有歧视差别；将自己的口，化为佛口，常说赞叹的语言，没有恶言毁谤中伤。佛在人心，佛国就在人间。 ~ 星云大师

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A Dream Pursued Across a Century

百年筑梦 One-Stroke Calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星云大师一笔字书法

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An important historical moment for Humanistic Buddhism - the Sealing of Time Capsule at the Nan Tien Institute on 28 September 2014. 2014年9月28日南天大學晉寶為「人間佛教」留下重要文史

History of Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Institute 佛光山南天大学创校缘起

Since the opening of Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple in Australia in 1995, it has actively propagated Buddhism, facilitated cultural exchanges between the East and the West, and invigorated the local economy and tourism. In recognition of Nan Tien Temple’s contributions to culture, education and charity, Wollongong City Council donated 29 acres of land to Nan Tien Temple for the establishment of Nan Tien Education and Cultural Centre (Institute and the Art Gallery). An official signing ceremony was held on 31st May 2001, witnessed by Wollongong City Council Mayor George Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of Wollongong City Council Rod Oxley, then Venerable Abbess Man Chien of Nan Tien Temple, Venerable Man Shin, and legal consultant Michael Dyson. Land ownership was transferred from the council to the temple with a symbolic fee of one Australian dollar. After six years of planning, the foundationlaying ceremony was held on 6th October 2007. The ceremony was hosted by the founder of Fo Guang Shan and Nan Tien Institute, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, who was joined by David Farmer, representative of the Wollongong Mayor, and Lin Songhuann, Representative of the Australian Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre, along with over one thousand participants.

During the ceremony, Venerable Master Hsing Yun recited the following verse: This higher education institute is named Nan Tien, Where youths will learn from eminent and virtuous ones. On this day of Chinese-Australian cultural exchange, Multicultural harmony bears witness to peace. 星云大师诵偈：

大学命名为南天，青年在此学圣贤；中澳文化交流日，多元种族见太平。

佛光山澳洲南天寺自1995年开光以来，积极弘扬佛法，促进东西方文化交流，带动当地经济、观光事业成长。有感南天寺对文化教育和慈善事业的努力，澳洲卧龙岗市政府捐赠南天寺对面约29英亩的土地，做为兴建南天大学及艺术馆用地。 2001年5月31日举行捐赠签约仪式，卧龙岗市政府Mr. George Harrison与市政厅执行长 Mr. Rod Oxley在时任南天寺住持满谦法师、满信法师、律师 Michael Dyson的见證下完成签约仪式。寺方以澳币$1象徵付给市政府获得土地的所有权。经过6年策划，2007年10月6日举行奠基典礼，由佛光山开山、南天大学创办人星云大师主持，并有卧龙岗市市长代表Mr. David Farmer、驻澳大利亚台北经济文化办事处林松焕等代表安基动土，千馀人与会。

2012 Golf Fundraising Day 2012年高尔夫球筹款日

“The Heart Sutra Transcription” in support of Nan Tien Institute 2012年筹备南天大学「百万心经」抄经

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Tolerance Makes Greatness 有容乃大

One-Stroke Calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星云大师一笔字书法

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CULTURAL EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS 艺文净心 Multicultural Performances 多元文化表演

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Multicultural Performances 多元文化表演

Tolerance Makes Greatness The Buddha’s Birthday Multicultural Performances have also grown over the years - from the early days of volunteers performing, to two days of professional performing arts by artists from around the world. The celebration has become a showcase of the very best of multiculturalism.

有容乃大佛诞节的文化表演从早期信徒自己构思的表演, 发展成一个汇集各地艺术表演者的盛大活动。不分文化背景，携手同圆的表演者，从民族交流中达到尊重与包容。

Cultivate the Mind through Arts 修心与书法，动静一如。

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Multicultural Performances 多元文化表演

「人有一分学养,便有一分气质; 人多一份气量，便多一分人缘。」 ~星云法语

Art & Culture 艺术与文化

Tai-Chi Chan 太极禅

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Chan Drawing 禅画

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Multicultural Performances 多元文化表演

Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural Festival is also a celebration of multiculturalism. The nondiscriminating and non-exclusive nature of the Buddha’s teachings is realised in the policy of multiculturalism. Around 1,600 years ago, under the support of the Chinese emperor, the entire city of Luoyang celebrated the Buddha’s Birthday with a grand parade and celebration. Exotic Kuchean music and dance that blended Indian, Middle and Far Eastern flavours were brought into China via the Silk Road. Today’s multicultural performances recall the history of these Buddha’s Birthday celebrations.

星云大师说：「世界上任何一个国家，要想雍容华贵，就要有『泰山不辞土壤，大海不拣细流』的胸襟，越多种文化的融和，国家越是伟大。」佛诞节也是庆祝澳洲的多元文化，因为佛陀的「无缘大慈，同体大悲」的教导正是多元文化政策的实现。大约在1600年前，中国北魏皇帝对佛教的认可和支持下，在洛阳举办大型的佛诞节游行庆典。当时混合了印度、中东、远东风格的龟兹音乐和舞蹈也通过「丝绸之路」引入中国供民众欣赏。

Nepalese Dance

Australian NSW Police Band

尼泊尔舞

澳洲纽省警察乐队

早年佛诞节表演

今日我们看到的盛大表演，何尝不是历史的重现？

Nan Tien Chinese School’s 24 Seasons Drum performance 中华学校二十四节令鼓表演

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Buddha’s Birthday Festival drama performance in early years

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Dun Huang Dance 敦煌舞

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CHILDREN’S PLAZA 儿童广场

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CHILDREN’S PLAZA 儿童广场

Every child has the same pure and good nature - just like Prince Siddhartha. Children show us that the Buddha Nature is within. 每个孩子都如同悉达多太子一样拥有天真的本性，善美的真情。

“Three Acts of Goodness” young artists (City Mall, Wollongong 2010)

Buddha’s Birthday Education Project- Children’s Birthday Party

「三好」儿童绘画比赛颁奖 (卧龙岗城市中心广场，2010)

佛诞教育特展–儿童生日派对

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CHILDREN’S PLAZA 儿童广场

Children’s Plaza 儿童游乐天地

“Three Acts of Goodness” young artists (Nan Tien Temple, 2013)

The Three Acts of Goodness

「三好」儿童绘画比赛颁奖 (南天寺, 2013)

大家一起来行「三好」－做好事、说好话、存好心！

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CHILDREN’S PLAZA 儿童广场

Children’s works on display in Wollongong Mall 卧龙岗市中心展览绘画比赛作品

“Three Acts of Goodness- Peace & Happiness” Drawing Competition 「三好」儿童绘画比赛之「幸福与安乐」

Fo Guang Award (9-12 years) - Matthew Cheung 九岁至十二岁佛光奖之得奖作品

Fo Guang Award (4-5 years) – Sophie Haggart

Fo Guang Award (6-8 years) - Jessie Wong 六至八岁佛光奖之得奖作品

四岁至五岁佛光奖之得奖作品

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Prince Siddhartha’s Costume Competition 悉达多太子装扮比赛

One of the new additions to the Buddha’s Birthday Multicultural Festival is the “Prince Siddhartha’s costume competition”. Children from 4 to 10 years old dressed in colourful costumes and headdresses walk to the centre stage. With one hand pointing to the heavens, one to the ground, they make the same proclamation as Prince Siddhartha did 2,600 years ago: “Of heaven and earth, I am the unique one”.

「悉达多太子装扮比赛」吸引了来自不同国家4至10岁的小朋友参加，他们身穿五彩缤纷的各式服饰，呈现了「Q版」的悉达多太子。这群可爱的「小太子」们一手指天，一手指地并大声宣说：「天上天下，唯我独尊」。天真的本性，彷彿带领大众穿越时空，回到 2600年前的佛陀时代。这场比赛不仅让孩子增长信心，同时藉由寓教于乐的活动，让家长与孩子共同了解悉达多太子出生的故事，与佛接心。

The event is not so much a competition as an activity that allows parents and children to learn about the story of the Buddha and connect with the great teacher. The children also gain confidence from understanding that each one of them is a unique being on this earth that can make a difference to the world, just like Prince Siddhartha did.

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The first “Prince Siddhartha’s Costume Competition” started in year 2012. 2012年开始了第一场「悉达多太子装扮比赛」。

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Prince Siddhartha’s Costume Competition 悉达多太子装扮比赛

Directly after Prince Siddhartha’s birth, he took seven steps and seven lotus flowers sprang from beneath his feet. Then, the young Prince pointed one hand towards the heavens and one towards the earth and said, “Heaven above and earth beneath, I am the Honoured One, the One who liberates all who suffer in the Three Realms.” The prince’s image has evolved over the years, reflecting the organisers’ wish to give visitors a sense of anticipation for the year’s baby prince and to connect with their own potential to be a future Buddha.

The Prince Siddhartha images and statues have become one of the Festival’s main attractions. 悉达多太子的多样造型。

悉达多太子诞生就能行走七步，每走一步，就是一朵莲花，并且一手指天一手指地，说道：「天上天下，唯我独尊。」在佛诞节时以呈现不同材质、造型的太子来庄严道场使庆典气氛更能够让大众充满法喜。

Happy Buddha’s Birthday! 祝大家佛诞节快乐!

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Dedication, Innovation, Education 用心、创新、传承

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Vegetarian Food Fair 素食园游会

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Vegetarian Food Fair 素食园游会

“Vegetarianism is healthy! It is environmentally friendly!” Vegetarianism increases ones’ energy, calms the mind, helps to cut down carbon emissions and sustains the ecosystem. The Festival’s Vegetarian Food Fair combines the western concept of eating ecologically with the Buddhist teaching of developing compassion by not harming. In addition, the food fair has become increasingly multicultural over the years and also focused on the use of biodegradable food packages. Learn compassion from a simple bowl of food.

「吃素救地球! 不要让地球升温！」星云大师鼓励大众多吃素，不但能增加气力、沉定心灵，也能节能减炭，维持生态平衡。藉由佛诞节为信众和来访游客精心烹调多元民族饮食如台湾、印度、马来西亚、越南等国，还有来自澳洲、中东、意大利、匈牙利等地的美食摊位，从推广素食文化提倡环保，文化交流。

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Vegetarian Food Fair 素食园游会

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Vegetarian Food Fair 素食园游会

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One-Stroke Calligraphy Exhibition 一笔字书法展览

Please look beyond my words, and into my heart.

May the ink turns into virtue

墨香化德香

“Everyone is a Buddha!” said Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Putting aside the question of “who is actually a Buddha?”, it can at least be said that Venerable Master Hsing Yun is a bodhisattva who never tires. Turning 90 years old this year, he has faced over 40 years of diabetes that led to a serious eye condition, along with retinal detachment. With unclear vision in both eyes, he can barely see. Despite writing calligraphy with shaking hands, he still is able to let his mind guide his hands in completing the extremely rare “one-stroke calligraphy.”

星云大师说：「人人都是佛！」我们不去议论「谁是佛」，但星云大师至少可以说是一位永不休息的「发心菩萨」！

“One-stroke Calligraphy” means that every piece of calligraphy written by Venerable Master is done in one stroke. No discontinuation is allowed from beginning to end, as discontinuation will make it difficult to continue to the next character because his vision does not allow him to distinguish the distance between each character.

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今年九十岁的星云大师，由于患有四十多年的糖尿病，导致视网膜剥离，合并眼底黄斑部细胞钙化，双眼视力模糊，几乎看不见；平时写字时，双手更是不听使唤的颤抖，但他居然可以用「心眼」写出一手少人能及的「一笔字」。所谓「一笔字」，意思是说星云大师所写的书法，每一张都是「一笔」到底, 不容间断；因为只要中途停顿, 就会看不清, 抓不准笔画而难以下笔，因此他不得不一气呵成，一挥而就。大师经常说：「请不要看我的字，请看我的心」。

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One-Stroke Calligraphy Exhibition 一笔字书法展览

One-Stroke Calligraphy Exhibition, Chatswood Concourse 「一笔字衬花艺传递文字般若花香巧艺富有禅味」

The establishment of tertiary institutions combining Buddhist practice and formal academic studies has been a lifelong commitment of Venerable Master Hsing Yun. “The One-Stroke Calligraphy” exhibition represents his incredible determination to bring the Nan Tien Institute to fruition. 兴建澳洲南天大学, 是大师的慈心悲愿之一。为了筹募南天大学的建校基金, 大师发挥惊人毅力执笔挥毫, 特别于佛诞节举办「一笔字」书法展, 希望与大众结缘。

“ I hope that, along with the One-Stroke Calligraphy, our sponsors will be bringing home my heart of gratitude and prayer” 「希望这一笔字的缘分, 可以为所有捐献的人祈福, 希望信徒把我的一瓣心香带回家, 那就是我虔诚的祝祷。」 ~星云大师

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Tea Meditation 茶禅一味

We can attain peace of mind or spiritual awakening through the most ordinary activities, such as drinking tea. If we can taste joy, gratitude and tranquillity from the tea, then we will bring our heart closer to the Chan mind.

「佛在心中，道在当下。」星云大师说，一杯茶在佛门里看到的是「禅」，具足了许多佛法，若一杯茶能喝得道、会、禅、悟来，喝出欢喜心、感恩心、平常心，就是体会了「茶禅一味」的真意。

~ Venerable Master Hsing Yun

~ 星云大师

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Community Service 社区服务

“You can be short of anything, as long as that thing is not loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. Increase only good deeds and kind intentions, never greed, aversion, or anger. ”

「什么都可以缺少，慈悲喜舍不可少也；善事好心都可增加，贪瞋气恼不可增也。」 ~ 星云法语

~ Dharma Words from Venearble Master Hsing Yun

Then Abbess Venerable Man Chien leading by example

Volunteering in an aged care home 义工们在老人院服务

时任住持满谦法师率先捐血

Free Medical Consultation 佛诞节医疗义诊

Blood donation appeal 响应捐血

Bathing of the Buddha ceremony in an aged care home

Nepal earthquake appeal 为尼泊尔地震祈福筹款

为长者举办浴佛祈福活动

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Donation and Charity 慈善活动

“Localisation is to give; it is building friendship and value adding, Localisation of Buddhism starts from our service to the community, it starts by giving.”

~Venerable Master Hsing Yun

「我的本土化是奉献的、是友好的、是增加的；佛教本土化，从对社区的服务、奉献开始。」 ~星云大师

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BLIA Sydney wheelchair donation to aged care and rehabilitation groups 佛光协会友爱服务队慈善轮椅捐赠

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Donation and Charity 慈善活动

Buddha’s Birthday Celebration is not only an occasion to remember the birth of a great sage, but also a reminder for us to live by the values exemplified by the Buddha himself, to extend “loving kindness and compassion to all” in building up a caring and harmonious society. Every year, Nan Tien Temple and Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) donate to various appeals, charities and community organisations in need. Some of the recipients in the past have included: Nepal Earthquake Appeal, The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, Westmead Children’s Hospital, Calvary Hospital, Clermont Aged Care, Evergreen Life Care Ltd., Lillian Wells Nursing Home, Summit Care Nursing Home and Villawood Nursing Home.

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我们庆祝佛诞节也响应星云大师倡导的「以慈善福利社会」，历年来捐赠善款、轮椅、轮杖等- 接受捐赠的团体包括 The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children, Westmead Children’s Hospital, Calvary Hospital, Clermont Aged Care, Evergreen Life Care Ltd., Lillian Wells Nursing Home, Summit Care Nursing Home, Villawood Nursing Home, 澳洲中华佛学会明月居士林，澳洲华裔相济颐养院，澳华疗养院基金周藻泮疗养院，澳华公会，新州华人安老之家，依士活高龄华人友谊会，印支高龄宿等。

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Other Activities 其它活动

Make a Wish ... Oh Great, Compassionate Buddha! Please accept my sincere prayer 慈悲伟大的佛陀! 请求您接受我至诚的祈愿

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Other Activities 其它活动

BBF cafe by BLIA Loving Care Group 佛光友爱服务队义卖咖啡及点心

Buddhism Book Fair 读做一个人，读明一点理，读悟一点缘，读懂一颗心（星云大师）

Give others joy 给人欢喜

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Other Activities 其它活动 Body at ease 身心自在

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Self-Awareness and Practising the Buddha’s Way 自觉与行佛

One-Stroke Calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星云大师一笔字书法

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EDUCATION 智慧传承

The Carved Tree, the most ancient art form of Indigenous Australia. (Noel Butler)

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EDUCATION 智慧传承

Buddhacarita 佛所行赞

佛所行赞, 佛陀的一生 A king, by the name of Śuddhodana, King of the Śākya clan, he was anointed to stand at the head of earth’s monarchs. To him there was a queen, named Māyā, as if free from all deceit. 当时，有一王名净饭，为释迦族的族长，统领迦毗罗卫国。净饭王的皇后名为摩耶，她正直而不虚伪，尊贵如同夫君。

One night, Queen Māyā dreamed of a huge elephant, white like Himālaya. He was armed with six tusks and he entered the womb of Māyā, to destroy the evils of the world.

一晚, 摩耶夫人梦见一头六牙巨象，其身皎洁，如雪白的喜玛拉雅山，进入她腹中，摩耶夫人梦醒后即怀妊。

Then one day with the king’s permission the queen, having a great longing in her mind, went with a group of royal maidens into the garden at Lumbinī Park. 有一天，摩耶夫人获王之允许，前往蓝毗尼园。

Written by Aśvaghosa; translated by Edward B. Cowell

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As she supported herself against the branch of a large tree, which was laden with beautiful flowers, the Bodhisattva suddenly came forth. 当摩耶夫人抵达蓝毗尼园在一颗蓊郁葱茏的无忧树下诞生了太子。

With glory and beauty he shone like the young sun. Calmly, far-striding, — seven such firm footsteps did he then take, — he who was like the constellations of the heavens. 太子降诞显现光明如同日月普照大地，吸引万众嘱目。空中绽现朵朵莲花，太子行走七步于其上，此时百花齐放，百鸟欢鸣，庆贺太子降诞。

The great seer Asita in his thirst for the ultimate wisdom came to the palace of the Śākya king. 大苦行仙人阿私陀，欲求最上法，来至释迦王的皇宫。

Asita made these predictions, “Having forsaken his kingdom, and attained the highest truth by strenuous efforts, he will proclaim the way of deliverance, as to travellers who have lost their way.” 仙人且预言说：「太子将会舍弃王位出家修行。他将会为世间迷失于人生方向的人们，说明离苦得乐解脱之道。」

马鸣菩萨著 Edward B. Cowell 翻译

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EDUCATION 智慧传承

Life of the Buddha 佛陀的一生

Buddha is in All Families

万家生佛

The Buddha was a human being who became the “Awakened One” by taking on the greatest conquests of all – the overcoming of selfattachments. He taught in the Dhammapada, “A man may conquer ten thousand men in battle, but he who conquers himself is the greatest of conquerors.”

佛陀从诞生、成长、出家、苦行、降魔、成道、说法、涅槃等生命过程，了解到同样是作为「人」的佛陀，如何降伏自己的烦恼，而觉悟成「佛」，让大家将「我是佛」的观念带回家，如种子般植入心中深藏。

Lumbini Garden 蓝毗尼园

The “Life of the Buddha” panels showcase the story of this great conqueror, and are a reminder to all that we too can become the “awakened one“ when we conquer ourselves.

“Life of the Buddha” exhibition 「佛陀的一生」–八相成道图展览

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EDUCATION 智慧传承

Buddha’s Birthday Education Project 佛诞教育特展

Connecting East & West, Past and Present

佛诞节教育特展 - 纵览古今,横贯东西

The Buddha’s Birthday Education Project (BBEP) aims to inspire and educate people about the historic birth of the Śākyamuni Buddha and, in doing so, integrate Buddhist wisdom within a modern context.

佛诞节教育特展旨在激发和培养人们对佛教及释迦牟尼佛诞生历史的兴趣，并把佛陀的智慧运用现代化的方式融合在教育展中。佛诞节教育特展记录了佛教的传播，并展现佛教从北印度的起源地沿丝绸之路传到亚洲的历程。

BBEP connects people whose lives have been touched by the Buddha and his teachings. It provides avenues for those who aspire to walk the Path, and wish to find expressions for that aspiration. Through artworks, technology, animation, photography, videos, handicrafts and poetry, the teachings of the Buddha are understood and the Buddha within is awakened. This is the “magic” of the birth story of the Buddha; this is the “magic” of BBEP

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佛诞节教育特展通过展出艺术作品、多体动画、音乐、歌曲等，向人们呈现了佛诞节的文化背景，也彰显了这一传统节日在历史、文化、社会、政治和科技领域的丰富价值。佛陀涅盘两千六百年了, 法水长流五大洲, 传播到人称极乐净土的澳洲，让许多人从拜佛、信佛、学佛、到行佛，身心多了一分安定，生命开发出更深刻的觉性。

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EDUCATION 智慧传承

Buddha’s Birthday Education Project 佛诞教育特展

“Spread of Buddhism timeline” animation

“The Buddha-Carita’’ animation

《佛教发展史录》动画片

《佛所行赞》动画片

BBEP core team meeting 佛诞教育特展义工培训

” The Life of Venerable Master Hsing Yun” animation 《星云大师的一生》动画片

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Dharma Cards 2013 BBEP Exhibition Official Opening 2013年佛诞教育特展开幕礼

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「星云法语」卡片

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Buddha’s Birthday Education Project 佛诞教育特展

First Divine Bath - An Australian Interpretation. (Leonne James)

Buddha Lights . (Wanda Grein) Lily of Consciousness calmly reflects on the perfection of life. (Sofan Chan)

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Dancing at the Billabong – a Celebration of Buddha’s Birthday. (Joanne Simpson)

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Parading the Buddhas in Northern Wei Luoyang ca. 6th Century CE (Nancy Cowardin)

Doctors Examine their Disease. (Jennifer Jackson) Simply Buddha. (Wanda Grein)

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Dharma Talks 佛学讲座

“Seen through the eyes of the Buddha’s Birthday. Buddhism had gradually altered Chinese culture with new elements such as birthday legends, birthday celebrations, and image processions.” — Venerable Dr Juewei

Oh Great, Compassionate Buddha! You gave the refreshing water of Dharma, you bestow the luminous light of Truth. (Venerable Master Hsing Yun) 慈悲伟大的佛陀！您给了我们甘露的法水，您给了我们真理的明灯。 (星云大师)

“Parading The Buddha” written by Venerable Dr Juewei 佛诞行像之研究（觉玮法师著）

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Buddha’s Birthday Education in Schools 校园浴佛

Bring Buddhism back into the human world. For 45 years after his enlightenment, the Buddha walked barefooted along the shores of the Ganges, his footsteps covering all over northern India. He taught people the way of liberation, guiding them through the darkness like a Path of Light. The Buddha is the greatest educator of all. His ten-toe footprints remind us that as long as we follow the Path, we too can become the “awakened one”. 让佛教回到人间，让佛法的慈悲与智慧照耀校园。「佛教並不是光靠佛陀一個人來让它佛光普照。佛光普照，是要我們众弟子來帮助佛陀成就，为自己的信仰，也为了佛陀，把光明照耀人间，也照耀自己，一旦自己心中的佛灯大放光明，烦恼无明、忧悲苦恼，就会远离了。」（星云大师） Whole school celebration of Buddha’s Birthday (Sydney) 与全校师生庆祝佛诞节

“Bathing of the Buddha” ceremony in school 校园浴佛

“Bathing of the Buddha” ceremony in a Wollongong school

Experiential understanding of the Buddha’s Birthday ritual 南雪梨校园浴佛

卧龙岗小学校园浴佛

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Joyful Human Realm 欢喜人间

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PEOPLE 大众 The Participants 参加者

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The Participants 参加者

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The Volunteers 义工

Since Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural Festival started 25 years ago, hundreds of volunteers have worked tirelessly on the frontline or toiled behind the scenes of the celebration. To all of our volunteers – Your name is Bodhisattva! 25年来，义工们在法师的带领下, 不论是在前线或是在幕后，永远以「有佛法就有办法」的信念突破种种难关，成就了每年的佛诞节。他们牺牲奉献的精神，为佛教也为自己写下了意义非凡的历史。义工们！您们的名字叫「菩萨」！

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The Volunteers 义工

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The Volunteers 义工

的一笔看大师家大：在看他韦曹掬用专业的角度慈悲是他的「承字，不而是看，具足，法的书己因缘自恩感心」。工作。介担推这

陈丽芸：后，虽每一次佛诞节然身很圆满疲却法喜充满，倦，但心中因光人，要不忘为自己是佛初心。

钱仪健：女儿从小参加浴佛典礼献供，现在念大学了。有一天她问我，浴佛节需要怎样的服务？我想了想，就说你去考急救的资格吧。浴佛节那天，看着女儿背起急救包，心里很高兴，感谢佛陀慈悲，女儿依着正信的路前进了。

朱美丽：将那个感觉插好的花供在佛前就像回到么接近。佛陀故乡，心里，跟佛多

张悦琪：三个儿子从小就和我参加浴佛节，让我们生起谦卑心和恭敬心，儿子现在长大了，他们的身心进步和处事待人都受之于佛教的影响。

安佛诞节被年一第看陈晓燕：为大众服务，处喜排在询问佛和浴佛时的礼水着大众在感觉浴佛的法，诚平诸悦与真的心，抚人众着在洗涤般烦恼。

邓陈淑华督导：澳洲佛诞节已走过25年了，希望未来还有25年，再25年... 司徒艳青后，对：自成为义不顺眼工包容，的更会和事我都能师真了人结缘不，教徒走起，让佛教大出去。及佛

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及传承方能苏玉春：唯有培育人才色。有声将佛诞节办得更有

够让诞节能未来佛：廖德培认识佛教，更多人下去。还要办

翁许丽珠办了二：佛诞节举十五年，有佛法、就有真是办法。

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The Volunteers 义工

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Dedication of Merits 功德回向

The “Sutra Transcription Dharma Service” was conducted to thank all volunteers who helped to make the Buddha’s Birthday Festival a success. Following the transference of merits, Chief Abbess Venerable Man Ko told the volunteers that the merits attained from transcribing the sutra should be transferred to our country and society, for peace and prosperity; and to all sentient beings including ourselves, so that we can progress on our spiritual path.

在澳纽总住持满可法师的带领下，法师们及近 200位佛光人,与信众以至诚恳切的心抄经、诵经、念佛，藉由「佛诞节功德总回向抄经祈福法会」收摄身心，放下妄想杂念，与佛菩萨感应道交。将功德回向给予各法界众生，自利利他，共成佛道。

Great Compassion Repentance Service 佛诞节功德总回向大悲忏法会

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Buddha’s Birthday Transcribing Sutra Dharma Service 佛诞节功德总回向抄经祈福法会

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Practising Compassion and Wisdom Speech and action in accordance with Buddhist teachings.

佛在我心言行不离佛法

One-Stroke Calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun 星云大师一笔字书法

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FUTURE AND HOPE 未来与希望

Organised by Nan Tien Temple, Nan Tien Institute and Buddha’s Light International Association Sydney, the “2016 Buddha’s Birthday Celebration & Multicultural Festival” has reached its 25th anniversary milestone. Indeed, Buddha’s Birthday Festival has contributed significantly in promoting Buddhism in Australia. According to the 2011 Census produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the most common non-Christian religion in 2011 was Buddhism which accounted for 2.5% of the entire population. In his congratulatory message to the 2015 Buddha’s Birthday Festival, the 28th Prime Minister of Australia the Hon. Tony Abbott MP highlighted that “The Buddhist community, in all its diversity, has become an integral part of the Australian story. Buddhism is Australia’s secondmost practised religion. For many, it provides meaning, purpose and inspiration to their daily lives.” Buddhism has grown rapidly in Australia due to its teachings of compassion, respect and equanimity. Furthermore, practising Buddhism brings joy, faith and hope to our daily lives. These distinguishing characteristics of Buddhism are demonstrated by the official Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony and Multicultural Performances where tradition is integrated into modernity, religious culture into arts. Buddha’s Birthday Festival caters for all ages and will showcase the vibrant cultural diversity of Australia. The founder of Fo Guang Shan, Venerable Master Hsing Yun indicated that Buddhism needs youth, and youth needs faith. Youth brings life to a

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country. Youth through education will learn to become useful citizens. The message of Future and Hope of Buddha’s Birthday Festival is to empower and encourage youth to integrate the practice of Humanistic Buddhism into their lives and to actively promote and localise Humanistic Buddhism in Australia as it is the fundamental teachings of the Buddha. Humanistic Buddhism purifies our minds and hearts and brings happiness, joy, peace and harmony to the world. In addition, the message of Future and Hope of Buddha’s Birthday Festival aims to deliver a message of kind deeds, generosity, peace and harmony as a foundation to build a united and harmonious community. To achieve this goal, it is essential to focus on the Buddha’s practice and promote the “Three Acts of Goodness” campaign – Say Good Words, Do Good Deeds, Think Good Thoughts – and putting these into action using the “Four Givings” – Give others confidence, Give others joy, Give others hope, Give others convenience. The promotion of the “Five Harmonies” begins with ourselves - self harmony achieved through equanimity; family harmony achieved through deference; interpersonal harmony achieved through respect; social harmony achieved through cooperation, and world harmony achieved through peace.

佛光山澳洲南天寺、南天大学暨国际佛光会雪梨协会联合主办「2016年雪梨佛诞节暨多元文化庆典」已昂然迈进第25周年的里程碑。佛诞节庆典对推动澳洲佛教的发展有很深远与具体的影响力。依据2011澳洲人口统计局(Australian Bureau of Statistics Census)调查报告，现在澳洲的佛教徒占全国总人口的2.5%，而佛教更成为澳洲第二大的主流宗教。第 28任澳洲总理Tony Abbott MP在「2015年致达令港佛诞节贺函」，强调佛教已融入澳洲的国民生活，佛教不断提升生活意义，让生活更加充实。佛教在澳洲的迅速发展，主要原因是因为佛教是一个祥和、慈悲、和谐，带给人们欢喜、信心与希望的宗教。佛诞节庆典更将佛教的「真」、「善」、「美」以文化素养呈现出来。同时将传统与现代，宗教与艺文，尊重与包容，异中求同，同中求异的优点发挥无遗。佛光山开山星云大师强调「佛教需要青年，青年需要信仰，一个国家因青年而才显得生气蓬勃，一个青年因有培植而才能成为有用之才。」佛诞节的未来与希望将是加强青年人信仰的传承，积极推动「人间佛教」本土化。有信仰便有希望，而「人间佛教」是以人为本，是佛说的、人要的、净化的、善美的；「人间佛教」的慈悲、包容与尊重更将欢喜、幸福与安乐带到世界每个角落。此外，佛诞节更将推动社会和谐、世界和平为己任。佛诞节的未来与希望更重视推广「三好」- 说好话、做好事、存好心；「四给」- 给人信心、给人欢喜、给人希望、给人方便及「五和」 - 自心和悦、人我和敬、家庭和顺、社会和谐、世界和平的社会教育。希望透过信仰的传承与教育的推动，加强大众对社会和谐与世界和平的重要意识。同时并栽培更多青年人加入弘扬佛法行列，积极落实「人间佛教」本土化，让佛陀诞生在娑婆世界的启示，能够让众生安和乐利，家庭幸福，更让佛法的的慧灯永存人间，灯灯相照，灯灯相续，为人类带来光明与希望。

It is hoped that through encouraging the youth to inherit and integrate Humanistic Buddhism as their religion, and practising the Buddha’s ways, ultimately a Pure Land on earth is possible.

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苦难能承担，就是进步，就是福报。

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Don’t be nervous. Relax. There is no problem that cannot be resolved.

San Tong Enterprises Pty Ltd

海天大酒家

Chan’s Canton Village

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Invocare Universal Chung Wah 世界中华殡仪服务

To be successful in life, one must cultivate moral character. SK Travel 中國國際假期

Make every second count, for time is our wealth and life. J Grow Graphic Design & Printing Pty Ltd

福臨門海鮮酒家

The bigger your heart, the greater your achievements.

Key Asset Real Estate

Do good deeds, Speak good words, Think good thoughts.

Panen Trading Co Pty Ltd

提得起，放得下，就能提放自如。

周政緯 It is important to be kind to others; even more importantly, let your kindness be felt by others. CP Food Services Pty Ltd

Never compare, never fuss, never fear adversity and never fear suffering.

The future will definitely be better than the present, so work extra hard.

Chris & Louise Zaslawski

Dr Brian J Gutkin

Accomplishing good things requires persistence and willpower. Jackie Iskander

人以无贪最为富有；人到无求最为高贵。

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要知道惭愧、反省、认错，因为这样才会更进步。

伍娥你重要，他重要，我不重要，因为牺牲、奉献、吃亏，才是真正的福报。

从善如流，予人方便，要结缘，不要结怨。

雪梨協會 ~南區分會

做人，就是要修身养性。懂得享有，比拥有更富足。

林孝順

林玉葉

王珺圣人也会给人批评，要把批评、毁谤、委屈当为营养。

Lee Jay Xin 做人要做得心甘情願，並且要能不忘初心，有容乃大。

要做义工，因为救苦救难就是菩萨。人我是非不要放在心上，怨恨烦乱不可留到明天。

陳麗芸

趙小萍

蕭曉倩重新估定价值, 正知正见可以裁定人我关系, 凡事都不要那么执着。

何偉影

不要随人情起舞，人情的喜恶变化无穷，对与不对，要自己决定。

掌握时间，善用空间，和谐人我之间。

馮如馨

黎新

心量有多大，成就就有多大。

何仲明閤家

東益食品公司 Tong Yee Foods

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破铜烂铁也能成钢, 对自己要有信心。

黃彩瑩

不比较，不计较，不怕难，不怕苦，成功、福乐全在其中。

郭洪榕

忍耐就是力量，就是智慧，就是心量。

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W K Kwan & Co

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美德西藥房 K.V. Pharmacy Shop 2, 49 Park Road, Cabramatta, NSW 2166 tel: (02) 9724 7737 206

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Aus Wonder Holiday 12 Station Street, Wentworthville, NSW 2145 tel: (02) 9967 8911 email: monica@auswonder.com.au BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY & MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL SYDNEY 1991 – 2015 l 雪梨佛诞节庆典纪念特刊

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林德崑助印

林長妹閤家助印

Wok King

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世间事苦乐都是当然的，要能看破放下。

甜甜烘焙坊一事之计在于明。

要从工作、做人中找到欢喜快乐。

周麗葉

一日之计在于晨；一生之计在于勤。

梁慧記佛具香行说话，要有柔和赞美的内容；做事，要有勤劳忍耐的精神。

多听别人的批评，自我反省，当能进步。

康惠芳

時新蔬果

曾維佳OAM 「担当」，成就一切事功；「认错」，化解一切责难。

掌握时间，善用空间，和谐人我之间。

葡萄園北京小吃

用脚步走出善路；用力行创造净土。

Grape Garden Restaurant (Chatswood)

林寶麗

呂永馨爱，就是惜，就是慈悲、服务、包容、智慧。

張先鐘

中華民國僑務咨詢委員

能干者总会多受一点折磨；不能干则要多受一点委屈。

森茂參茸藥行

有容者不妒，心静者不烦。

佳源國際健康用品有限公司

「互相体谅」是消除纷争之道。

林瑞銘

中華民國僑務委員

用智慧来传授人生；用经验来提携后学。

万贯家财，不如一技在身；满腹经纶，不如一善在心。

陳林彬

黄梅芳

澳龍攝影協會會長

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「互相成就」是集体创作之方。

江嵐

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Qent Pty Ltd

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SIGI Learners

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Hua Cheng International Holdings Group Pty Ltd

長青食品集团助印

黃淦達黃錢慧鴻 Dr. Eric Ka Cheong Wong

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Those who give always spread happiness. Rowlatt & Co

Those who are friendly always bring cheerfulness. No job is easy or difficult when you work in a team.

A.L.

A life of receiving is poor. A life of giving is rich.

Those who serve always bring light and warmth. BBEP

Equity Consulting Services Pty Ltd

The key to success is persistence.

AUGA Travel Service Pty Ltd

Above all, serve the truth. Above all, serve all sentient beings. Enthusiasm conveys warmth. Attentiveness develops potential.

Ling Halbert

Using time well is treasuring life. Seizing time is mastering life. Ted Yeong & Co

Yoong Yin Choong

Praise others with your words. Do good deeds with your hands.

Smart Fit

No job is superior or inferior when you love it. Alexander Lee

Enthusiasm conveys warmth. Attentiveness develops potential. Bakery King

Low Kah Kim & Family The best favour is to help others do well. Han Lin Mai

No job is easy or difficult when you work in a team. Ao Lin Mai

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Getting rid of defilements is spiritual practice. Joseph Tan & Family

Understanding is the best approach to a problem. UNYSO

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Fortune Furniture

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皇族香米

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錢儀健閤家助印

安寧西藥房助印

Alan Lo Hurstville Chemist Lot 2/145-149, Forest Road, Hurstville, NSW 2220 電話: (02) 9585 2033 手機: 0423 887 888 電郵：alanlochemist@gmail.com 228

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中華參茸國藥行助印

姚碧蓮助印

金富食品廠助印

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BDO East Coast Partnership

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國際佛光會雪梨協會

東一分會南一分會西一分會西二分會北一分會光明分會喜捨分會般若分會青年團團

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Congratulation letter from Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 感谢

温馨的感谢 This book is a tribute to all the volunteers who have worked on the frontline or behind the scenes of the Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural Festival since it began, twenty-five years ago, in Parramatta Vihara.

We would like to thank the project team for their contributions: Advisors: Venerable Man Ko, Venerable Yung Wei, Venerable Jue Wei, Francis Wong, Wilson Ng

To all the volunteers, It is your selfless service and devotion that has made the 25 years of Buddha’s Birthday Festival possible. With deep respect, we offer you our most sincere prayer and wishes.

Secretary: Stacey Weng

May honour go to the Buddha, the accomplishments to the multitude, the gains to the monastery, and merits to the devotees.

Graphic Designer: Jennifer Lim

It is great to have you!

Project Leader: Andy Chin

Editorial design: Elsie Koh, Karim Sudarman Writers: Priscilla Wong, Liu Qing, Rod Poynter, Sioh Yang Tan, Tammy Lieu, Proof readers: Aliza Chin, Katherine Ngai, Lin Pin Chan, Michael Minehan, Priscilla Wong Printed by: No.1 Print Pty Ltd

Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple, Nan Tien Institute, Buddha’s Light International Association Sydney 所有义工们默默付出，自利利他服务奉献的精神，成就25年佛诞节暨多元文化庆典

Images contributed by: Venerable Man Gour, Venerable Yuan Xiang, Amin Ng, Angie Wong, Daniel Wu, Greg Twemlow, Indra Gunawan, Keong Seet, Lenny Herawaty, Margaret Lee, Neil Lee, Thomas Lee, Wayne Cheung, Zhang Youxian, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, and many others.

在此献上最诚挚的敬意与祝福有您们真好佛光山澳洲南天寺，南天大学，国际佛光会雪梨协会谨启

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