The Life News Agency
August 15, 2023

On August 13, 2023, the Culmination of 4-Month series of the Project Management Training Program for young adults was concluded under the witnesses of devotees at Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple Main Shrine Hall. As these young adults step into the next chapter of their lives, they carry with them not just skills and knowledge, but a profound sense of gratitude, growth, and determination.

As these young adults step into the next chapter of their lives, they carry with them not just skills and knowledge, but a profound sense of gratitude, growth, and determination. photo／The Life News Agency

Charlesten Agana, a 22-year-old from Bacolod City, who has been a shining example of the values instilled by the Project Management program. Charlesten believes in building meaningful connections with people, spreading joy, hope, and confidence. As the program concludes, he holds onto his mantra "to always do what is right and good." Charlesten, along with his co-completers, has embraced the teachings of the temple, and they look forward to the future with optimism and enthusiasm.

Sherwin Bacani's journey through the Project Management Training Program led him to the teachings of Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Inspired by the master's compassion and selflessness, Sherwin found a deeper purpose in his education. The values of the Three Acts of Goodness, propagated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, shifted Sherwin's perspective on life. Through these acts, he discovered the potential to create happiness and contribute to a peaceful society, a lesson he aims to share with the world.

The values of the Three Acts of Goodness, propagated by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, shifted Sherwin's perspective on life. photo／The Life News Agency

Daisy Quizagan, a completer of the program, expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple. Through the training, she found kindness and support that transformed her life. The temple became a source of blessings and inspiration, igniting a sense of gratitude that drives her forward. As Daisy steps into the future, she carries the lessons of Humanistic Buddhism and the bonds formed within the temple's family.

John Paul Quizagan, also a completer, reflects on the transformative four months of the Project Management Training Program. The program enriched him with invaluable learnings, nurtured values, and enhanced skills. With newfound clarity, John Paul aspires to continue his education at Tsung Lin University, influenced by the profound wisdom of Venerable Master Hsing Yun. His sister, Daisy, seeks to contribute to her family's well-being through employment, while Sherwin aims to turn his dream of becoming a chef into a reality.

The journey of Charlesten, Sherwin, Daisy, and John Paul, as completers of the Project Management Training Program at FGS Mabuhay Temple, embodies the essence of growth, gratitude, and determination. Through their experiences, we witness the transformative power of education, compassion, and self-discovery. As they step into the world, these young adults are equipped with skills, values, and aspirations that will undoubtedly leave a positive mark on their lives and communities.

Charlesten believes in building meaningful connections with people, spreading joy, hope, and confidence. photo／The Life News Agency