Albert Lin, The Merit Times staff writer
October 3, 2023

On September 24th, Fo Guang Shan (Malaysia) Sentul held the "2023 Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Malaysia Buddhism Exam" simultaneously in the Main Shrine and viharas across Malaysia.

Fo Guang Shan (Malaysia) Sentul held the "2023 Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Malaysia Buddhism Exam." photo／The Life News Agency

A total of 120 participants from BLIA Sentul Branch, BLIA YAD - Sentul Subdivision, Fo Guang Youth Dharma Class, and Fo Guang Shan Three Acts of Goodness Children's Program took the exam, ranging in age from 4 to 79 years old.

Venerable Ru Yi, Superintendent of Fo Guang Shan (Malaysia) Sentul, emphasized that the purpose of participating in the Buddhism Exam is not to compete with others. Instead, it is an opportunity to assess one's understanding of Buddhism and reflect on how well one's actions align with the Dharma. Venerable Ru Yi encouraged everyone to perceive "Truth" and "Causes and Conditions" through the exam and to apply Dharma in their daily lives.

Students of Fo Guang Shan Three Acts of Goodness Children's Program answer questions on their tablets. photo／The Life News Agency

Venerable Ru Yi also reminded the young participants to spread Fo Guang Shan founder Venerable Master Hsing Yun's virtuous and beautiful philosophy of Three Acts of Goodness in the world. They should practice Three Acts of Goodness in their daily lives and become " Humanistic Little Bodhisattvas."

Many parents accompanied their children to participate in the exam, enhancing parent-child interaction. Parents expressed that through the Buddhism Exam, they gained a deeper understanding of Humanistic Buddhism. They also look forward to the next Buddhism Exam and plan to carefully study Venerable Master Hsing Yun's work, "Humanistic Buddhism: Holding True to the Original Intents of Buddha."

Parents accompanied their children to participate in the exam. photo／The Life News Agency

After the exam, the students from the children's class were very excited and reported their exam scores to Venerable Ru Yi.

79-year-old BLIA Sentul Branch member, Mr. Lee Chun Sang, shared that he regularly reads Venerable Master Hsing Yun's writings and never misses the Buddhism Exam. BLIA Sentul Branch Committee Member, Ms. Lim Yuet Kwee, shared that approaching the Buddhism Exam with a calm mind allows her to unleash full potential.