Venerable Miao Jing(3rd from left) and Venerable Zhi Rong(2nd from left) visit the Philippines' Region 8 Administrative, covering eight provinces, on January 19th. photo／FGS Mabuhay Temple
Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple
January 29, 2024
Venerable Miao Jing, the abbess of Manila Mabuhay Temple at Fo Guang Shan in the Philippines, joined hands with Venerable Zhi Rong of Bacolod Fo Guang Shan Yuan Tong Temple and Nichole, a graduate from Guang Ming University, to visit the Philippines' Region 8 Administrative, covering eight provinces, on January 19th. They were warmly welcomed by Dr. Fetalvero, the highest official in the region's Department of Education. This visit not only emphasized the Three Act of Goodness education philosophy but also focused on post-disaster reconstruction, bringing the love and education of Fo Guang Shan to the eastern part of the Philippines, injecting new vitality into the areas heavily affected by typhoons.
Dr. Fetalvero, the regional director, showed great interest and support for Fo Guang Shan's Three Act of Goodness education, advocated by the founding Venerable Master Hsing Yun. He particularly emphasized that this visit was not just a simple courtesy call but a source of encouragement and inspiration for the local residents.
Dr. Fetalvero(right) showed great interest and support for Fo Guang Shan's Three Act of Goodness education. photo／FGS Mabuhay Temple
The significance of this visit lies not only in post-disaster reconstruction but also in the power of education. Dr. Fetalvero hopes that with the assistance of Fo Guang Shan, more warmth and hope can be brought to the disaster-stricken areas, allowing people to see the possibilities of life anew. He deeply emphasized that this is not just material support but also a hope for life transformation through education.
During the visit, Dr. Fetalvero mentioned Venerable Master Hsing Yun's Three Act of Goodness philosophy, highlighting its profound impact on the local community's values. He expressed that this is not just a reconstruction after a disaster but also a dissemination of values that has influenced many local residents.
Throughout the visit, Dr. Fetalvero demonstrated a high regard for Fo Guang Shan's implementation of Three Act of Goodness education. He looks forward to this positive energy taking root and sprouting in the local community, bringing long-term positive effects. This underscores Fo Guang Shan's outstanding influence in promoting education, post-disaster reconstruction, and the dissemination of values.