Xiangyun Temple Welcomes the New Year with Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony in Chinese and English

The Life News Agency, Zhi Ding, Austin

To express gratitude for the volunteers' hard work in supporting the temple and serving the community throughout the year, Fo Guang Shan Austin Xiangyun Temple held a volunteer appreciation ceremony at year-end. Chinese and English volunteers gathered together in a warm and dignified atmosphere to welcome the new year and bid farewell to the old.

The event was organized by the Fo Guang Youth Group II, who served as hosts and opened the ceremony with lively dance performances, creating a joyful and vibrant atmosphere. In her address, Director Venerable Jue Ji praised the volunteers for their long-term dedication in practicing Humanistic Buddhism with joy and compassion, and encouraged everyone to move forward with renewed vigor in the new year.

The ceremony included a year-end review video showcasing the contributions of volunteers in various areas including gardening, publicity, kitchen service, and meditation. The monastics led the assembly in reciting prayers and presented commemorative gifts, encouraging volunteers to continue serving the community with compassion in the new year and to work together to promote the development of Humanistic Buddhism. The event concluded in a warm and joyful atmosphere, marking a beautiful beginning for the new year.

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