Albert Lin, The Merit Times staff writer

April 11, 2023

After 3 years' cooperation betwen two translation teams and lots of difficulties,the Arabic edition of "365 Days for Travelers: Wisdom from Chinese Literary and Buddhist Classics" finally released on April 9,2023 in Dubai, the most luxury city in the world. 

Master Jue Cheng gave speech at the ceremory.photo／Chunghua Society for Ancient and Modern Humanities

Master Jue Cheng, the chief abbot of Fo Guang Shan Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and India; Master Ru Bin, abbot of FGS Hsingma Si, and Master Yourong, Deputy Secretary-General of Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) R. O. C., led the group of 33 supervisors, consultants and members of Chunghua Society for Ancient and Modern Humanities,  to witness historic moments.

Director-General Zhou Xuewen presented 800 volumes of Arabic, Chinese, and Chinese-English edition "365 Days for Travelers: Wisdom from Chinese Literary and Buddhist Classics".photo／Chunghua Society for Ancient and Modern Humanities


Group photo of Director-General Zhou Xuewen and representatives from overseas Chinese and chambers of commerce.photo／Chunghua Society for Ancient and Modern Humanities

Director-General of the association Zhou Xuewen presented 800 volumes of  Arabic, Chinese, and Chinese-English edition "365 Days for Travelers: Wisdom from Chinese Literary and Buddhist Classics", in which 580 volumes are in Arabic. 

Dr. Shaojin Chai presented hot seller "My Story".photo／Chunghua Society for Ancient and Modern Humanities

Dr. Shaojin Chai, Assistant Minister of Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence (UAE), and Tang Zhengang, President of Association of Cultural Education for Overseas Chinese in the UAE, received the gift. More than 150 guests from overseas Chinese and chambers of commerce gathered at the Jiangnan Spring Restaurant to congratulate and watch the ceremony.

Master Jue Cheng said in his speech that Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan spared no effort in his life and devoted to the dissemination of Chinese cultural Buddhist scriptures. "365 Days for Travelers: Wisdom from Chinese Literary and Buddhist Classics" is a collection of Chinese cultural treasures that runs through the essence of thousands of years of culture and brings together more than 800 writers. It gives hope to us, like a bright light in a dark room. The greatest significance of this event is to dedicate Venerable Master Hsing Yun's wish of "Safety and Happiness to the Five Continents" to the people of Dubai.The book donation event was a complete success, participants took a group photo with joy.photo／Chunghua Society for Ancient and Modern Humanities