2017國際書展暨蔬食博覽會

Background

Since 2005, Merit Times has organized the Vegetarian and Organic Food Expo to promote vegetarianism, which is an alternative healthy option and is also environmentally friendly as it helps reduce carbon emissions.
In 2014, the vegetarian expo was combined with the international book fair. The concept was to combine vegetarianism and reading. For the past two years, this combination has been well-received by the general public. In addition, Fo Guang Shan aims to promote reading in Taiwan, China and Japan with the use of the Cloud and Water Mobile Libraries.
This year, the Kaohsiung government collaborated with the Buddha Museum to host the Book Fair & Vege Expo. The event will showcase books catered to various ages, multicultural cuisines, and numerous activities including the National Reading Exposition and other outdoor activities.
We hope you can join us.

Sutra-Drying Ceremony

The sutras are collectively known as the Dharma Gem in Buddhism. Through the process of drying sutras, as if taking care of it, this action protects these precious scriptures and thus enables one to accumulate merit and wisdom. The ceremony will take place on the grounds of the Buddha Museum. Sutras that would be used during this ceremony include the Diamond Sutra, Avatamsaka Sutra, Lotus Sutra, Fo Guang Buddhist Canons, as well as numerous pieces of the One-Stroke Calligraphy by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. This unique practice, based from the Tibetan Buddhist practice of drying sutras, will take place for first time at the Buddha Museum.

Sutra-Drying Ceremony
Nov 4 (Sat) 09:00-10:30
Bodhi Wisdom Concourse

During the Book Fair, artists from the Henan Puppet Theater will perform a play titled "Little Horse Crosses the River." The play, created by the Henan Arts Center, is a fairy tale with the Twelve Chinese Horoscopes as the main leading roles. The play integrates the use of animation, puppets, and musical to stimulate a creative and entertaining atmosphere for modern viewers of traditional puppet shows.
Little Horse Crosses the River Venue: Great Enlightenment Auditorium Showtimes:
Nov 04-Nov 05 (Sat-Sun) 14:00
Nov 06-Nov 10(Mon-Fri) 10:00 & 13:30
Nov 11-(Sat) 11:30
Nov 12-(Sun) 11:00

Selected Books of Humanistic Buddhism

Venerable Master Hsing Yun has authored more than 300 books, which were translated into more than 20 languages such as English, French, Spanish, Portugese, German, Korean, and Japanese. Through his books, you will find a close connection between Humanistic Buddhism and our daily lives. In the upcoming International Book Fair, we would like to recommend you the following books.

Where Is the Way: Humanistic Buddhism for Everyday Life by Venerable Master Hsing Yun (Fo Guang Shan International Translation Center)

Venerable Master Hsing Yun gives us concrete examples of how Buddhism can guide us in our daily lives, among them: how to maintain good relations with others; how to deal with difficult people; how athletics, music and the arts enrich our lives; the importance of using one’s time wisely; the nature of wealth; the role of politics; the importance of being environmentally conscious.

*This book was also selected as EVERGREEN MEDAL FOR SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP by Independent Publisher Book Awards in 2015.

Embracing Nature: Ecology from a Buddhist Perspective by Venerable Master Hsing Yun (Buddha’s Light Publications)

Master Hsing Yun has assembled a collection of these stories for you in this volume and his revelation is that nature is the star of the show. There is serious urgency to his message, in our world today we have to start appreciating plants and animals or our planet will be ruined.

*This book was also selected as EVERGREEN MEDAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION by Independent Publisher Book Awards in 2016.

New Book!Let Go, Move On: Between Ignorance and Enlightenment V by Venerable Master Hsing Yun (Buddha’s Light Publications)

This book takes a look at the many different ways that we cling to desires, and describes how to let go of them in order to eliminate the suffering that results from craving. By cultivating our speech, our bodies, and our minds we can begin to rise above our own concerns and reach out to others with compassion and loving-kindness.

One-Thousand People in Tea Chan & Sutra Calligraphy

This event is a follow-up from last year’s Small Tea Masters at the Rhinoceros Area. The children who participated showed the skills they had learned, such as concentration and manners. The parents felt touched and joyful at the change and progression their children showed. Therefore, this year, the session would be moved to a bigger venue at the Bodhi Wisdom Concourse so more people can participate in this wondrous experience. Apart from this, visitors can participate in the sutra calligraphy sessions at the Sutra Calligraphy Hall near the Big Buddha Terrace. All visitors are welcomed to join in this endeavor of transcribing the Buddha’s words of wisdom.

Tea Chan
Nov 4 (Sat) 16:30
Bodhi Wisdom Concourse
Sutra Calligraphy
Nov 5 (Sun)-Nov 11 (Sat) 10:00、15:00
Big Buddha Terrace
Sutra Calligraphy Hall

By Public Transport

  1. From the bus station in front of Kaohsiung Railway Station, take the direct Kaohsiung Bus 8010 (8010高雄客運) (12 NT)
  2. From Zuoying High Speed Railway Station, take EdaBus 8501 (8501義大客運) (70 NT):Bus Schedule
  3. From Fengshan Train Station, take Dashu Bus (大樹祈福線) (30 NT): Bus Schedule
  4. From Pingtung Bus Station, take Pingtung Bus 8260 (屏東客運) (72 NT): Bus Schedule
  5. From Zuoying High Speed Railway Station, take Hafo Shuttle (哈佛快線) (70 NT / 50 NT on Tue and Thu). Check timings online: Bus schedule | Route Map

By Car

  • Southbound: Nat’l Hwy1→ Nat’l Hwy 8(East bound) →Nat’l Hwy 3 (North bound) →Nat’l Hwy 10 (East bound) →Qishan/Dashu Interchange (turn right) →Provincial Hwy 21→Fo Guang Shan Monastery.
  • Northbound: Nat’l →Nat’l Hwy 10 (East bound) →Qishan/Dashu Interchange (turn right) →Provincial Hwy 21→Fo Guang Shan Monastery.
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