Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation http://www.sylfoundation.org Better Health and Eduction for all. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:37:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 溫哥華「華光功德會」捐贈給「盧勝彥佈施基金會」 http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e3%80%8c%e8%8f%af%e5%85%89%e5%8a%9f%e5%be%b7%e6%9c%83%e3%80%8d%e6%8d%90%e8%b4%88%e7%b5%a6%e3%80%8c%e7%9b%a7%e5%8b%9d%e5%bd%a5%e4%bd%88%e6%96%bd%e5%9f%ba%e9%87%91%e6%9c%83%e3%80%8d/ http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e3%80%8c%e8%8f%af%e5%85%89%e5%8a%9f%e5%be%b7%e6%9c%83%e3%80%8d%e6%8d%90%e8%b4%88%e7%b5%a6%e3%80%8c%e7%9b%a7%e5%8b%9d%e5%bd%a5%e4%bd%88%e6%96%bd%e5%9f%ba%e9%87%91%e6%9c%83%e3%80%8d/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:31:34 +0000 Fo-Ching http://www.sylfoundation.org/?p=1180 十二月十一日二0一一年「華光愛心慈善晚宴」盧佛青致詞

LLCS 2011 Winter Gala蓮慈上師、各位上師，弘法人員，師兄師姐們以及諸位貴賓，大家好! 今天非常榮幸能夠在這裡代表「盧勝彥佈施基金會」接受「華光功德會」和「菩提雷藏寺」的發心貢獻。「盧勝彥佈施基金會」非常感激有「華光功德會」和大家的大力支持，幫助基金會發揮它的主旨: 為人們爭取高品質的健康和教育。

「盧勝彥佈施基金會」至今成立三年多。這段時間，基金會已捐出超過六十萬美元的善款，贊助創新的健康照顧和教育方案，佛學獎學金以及世界各地的救災援助。這些善款已經幫助了數以千計的人，在他們最需要的時候，給予他們得以生存的幫助。 所有基金會的成果都是志願的義工們努力完成的。而最重要的是，所有基金會捐助者的愛心，真的讓我非常感動。沒有您們的支持，我們無法幫助到那麼多需要幫助的人。

去年，當海地受到地震的襲擊時，真佛宗全體上下共籌得超過十一萬六千美元的善款，協助災後救援。聯合「華光功德會」，「盧勝彥佈施基金會」發送緊急救災物資和兩萬磅的白米，直接援助超過三百名受災戶。所有的救災資金，現在百分之百全數使用在米勒巴萊，海地(Mirebalais，Haiti) 幫助建立一座國家最先進的教學醫院。這不僅是解決當地居民即時的醫療需求，也提高整個國家的健康醫療系统。明年我會親自到海地探訪醫院建設的進展。

在「盧勝彥佈施基金會」的成長當中，我期許能夠與「華光功德會」以及全世界真佛宗同門，建立一個長遠而且互助的良好關係。只要能夠同心協力，我們可以整合來自世界各地的力量與資源，進而影響和改善無數的生命。

我祝福你們大家身體健康、有一個快樂的聖誕假期 ! 謝謝。嗡叭咪唄咪吽。

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LLCS 2011 Winter GalaVancouver, BC - Greetings to Master Lian Tzi, True Budha School (TBS) dharma brothers and sisters and special guests.   I am honored to be here today to accept Lotus Light Charity Society (LLCS) and PTT Buddhist Society’s contribution to Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation.  The Foundation is truly grateful to be able to rely on the support of LLCS and the True Buddha School community in advancing its mission of promoting quality health care and education for all.

SYL Foundation has been in existence for three years.  In that time, we have distributed well over $600,000 dollars in grants to fund innovative health and education programs, scholarships and disaster relief aid.  These funds have helped thousands of people, often in a time of great need, receive lifesaving help and tools to live a better life.  I am proud to say the work we do is all through volunteers, and most of all, I am touched by the giving hearts of all you Foundation donors.  Without your support, we would not be able to reach so many people in need.

When the earthquake struck Haiti last year, the True Buddha School community raised over $116,000 dollars to help with the recovery. Together with LLCS, SYL Foundation shipped emergency relief supplies and 20,000 pounds of rice directly over to more than 300 earthquake victims.  100% of the disaster relief funds are now being used to help build a state-of-the-art teaching hospital in Mirebalais, Haiti, which will not only address immediate healthcare needs of the local population, but improve the healthcare system of the entire country.  I will be personally visiting the hospital next year to oversee the progress.

As SYL Foundation continues to grow, I look forward to a long and sustaining partnership with LLCS and the global TBS community.  Together, we can channel our combined power and resources to improve countless lives all over the world.

I wish you all a healthy and happy holiday season!

]]> http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-en/syl-foundation-receives-grant-from-llcs/feed/ 0 「盧勝彥佈施基金會」獎助金獲頒機構「826 Seattle」的榮耀時刻 http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e3%80%8c%e7%9b%a7%e5%8b%9d%e5%bd%a5%e4%bd%88%e6%96%bd%e5%9f%ba%e9%87%91%e6%9c%83%e3%80%8d%e7%8d%8e%e5%8a%a9%e9%87%91%e7%8d%b2%e9%a0%92%e6%a9%9f%e6%a7%8b%e3%80%8c826-seattle%e3%80%8d%e7%9a%84%e6%a6%ae/ http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e3%80%8c%e7%9b%a7%e5%8b%9d%e5%bd%a5%e4%bd%88%e6%96%bd%e5%9f%ba%e9%87%91%e6%9c%83%e3%80%8d%e7%8d%8e%e5%8a%a9%e9%87%91%e7%8d%b2%e9%a0%92%e6%a9%9f%e6%a7%8b%e3%80%8c826-seattle%e3%80%8d%e7%9a%84%e6%a6%ae/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:13:53 +0000 Fo-Ching http://www.sylfoundation.org/?p=1162 826 Seattle wins award

「盧勝彥佈施基金會」獎助金獲頒機構「826 西雅圖」(826 Seattle) ，是一所非營利性的寫作和家教輔導中心，日前剛贏得了著名的2011年全國藝術和人文學科青年獎項。於2011年11月2日，「826 西雅圖」的創辦人及執行董事泰瑞海恩女士 (Teri Hein) 偕同826學生梅龍卡莎翰 (Meron Kasahun)，一同前往受領由美國第一夫人米雪爾奧巴馬 (Michelle Obama) 在白宮的頒獎。全國各地大約有五百所非營利機構申請此獎項。從所有的申請者當中，選擇了五十名最後決賽者，其中只有十二所非營利機構獲得此項殊榮以及一萬美元的獎助金。

全國性的藝術和人文學科青年獎是美國國家最高榮譽的獎項。是為讚揚美國青少年學子對於校外藝術與人文學科的創造力，特別是那些較為弱勢的族群。此獎項旨在表彰和支持開闢學習途徑的創新方案，自我發現和達到卓越的成就。更多相關訊息，請點閱網站：http://www.nahyp.org。

並請參閱西雅圖時報「826 西雅圖」的獲獎文章，閱覽網址如下：http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nicolebrodeur/2016713479_nicole08m.html。

「盧勝彥佈施基金會」的代表，與有榮焉的出席了2011年11月19日的得獎慶功宴。基金會的相片集裡有慶功宴的相關照片。

「盧勝彥佈施基金會」很榮幸的持續支持贊助「826 西雅圖」獎助學金，協助運作對於高中畢業班的學生，在申請大學陳述個人履歷的部分，給與寫作方面的援助。

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SYL Foundation grantee, 826 Seattle, a nonprofit writing and tutoring center, has won the prestigious 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award.  826 Seattle Founder and Executive Director, Teri Hein, along with 826 student Meron Kasahun, accepted the award from First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House on November 2, 2011.  About 500 nonprofit organizations across the country applied for the award.  From that list, 50 finalists were selected and only 12 organizations received the award along with a $10,000 grant.

About the award:  The National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award is the Nation’s highest honor for out-of-school arts and humanities programs that celebrate the creativity of America’s young people, particularly those from underserved communities. This award recognizes and supports excellence in programs that open new pathways to learning, self-discovery, and achievement.  For more, please visit: http://www.nahyp.org.

A Seattle Times article about 826 Seattle winning the award can be found at:  http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nicolebrodeur/2016713479_nicole08m.html.

SYL Foundation representatives attended a party on Saturday, November 19, 2011, to celebrate the award.  Photos from the party are located in the photo gallery.

SYL Foundation is proud to support 826 Seattle with consecutive grants to operate college application personal statement writing assistance to high school seniors.

]]> http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-en/spotlight-on-syl-foundation-grantee-826-seattle/feed/ 0 華盛頓州總檢察長羅布麥肯納(Rob McKenna) http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e8%8f%af%e7%9b%9b%e9%a0%93%e5%b7%9e%e7%b8%bd%e6%aa%a2%e5%af%9f%e9%95%b7%e7%be%85%e5%b8%83%e9%ba%a5%e8%82%af%e7%b4%8drob-mckenna/ http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e8%8f%af%e7%9b%9b%e9%a0%93%e5%b7%9e%e7%b8%bd%e6%aa%a2%e5%af%9f%e9%95%b7%e7%be%85%e5%b8%83%e9%ba%a5%e8%82%af%e7%b4%8drob-mckenna/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:39:54 +0000 Fo-Ching http://www.sylfoundation.org/?p=1148 Attorney General Rob McKenna真佛宗祖廟「西雅圖雷藏寺」於2011年10月29日「蓮花童子」本尊法週末同修日，

非常榮幸的在台北經文處–廖東周處長伉儷的陪同下，華盛頓州總檢察長羅布麥肯納 (Rob McKenna) 特別前來參予此盛會。

華州總檢察長於致詞中表示，對真佛宗創辦人–蓮生聖尊及西雅圖雷藏寺在華盛頓州，甚至在全世界傳播愛與和平、慈悲與佈施，給予極高度的肯定。對於「盧勝彥佈施基金會」佈施六十多萬美元到世界各地援助賑災，他更是讚譽有加。

以下是華盛頓州總檢察長羅布麥肯納(Rob McKenna)的精彩致詞如下：

阿彌陀佛。我向今晚在現場及透過網絡直播參與的信眾，包括很多在台灣及世界各地的信眾，致上我的問候。現在的科技不僅使今晚在場的人們受益，而且使全球的萬眾都能在同時間参與這麼特别的盛會。

小的時候，我住在泰國的曼谷。很快我就注意到有佛教的僧眾和他們的學徒們身穿法袍，每天托鉢乞食。我的父母解釋给我說他們的行為標誌着最大的一種謙卑，同時也提供了社區人們發心供養的機會。從此這些僧眾們給我留下了深刻的印象。他們能每天堅持用這種謙卑的方式來學習佛教信仰和自我的覺悟，更激勵着人們能對社會作出貢獻，給予幫助，使我們的世界充滿和平與爱心。小時的這段經歷也伴隨着我成為一名對所有遵循佛教傳统信徒的崇拜者。我敬仰佛教原則裡包括的信仰和奉獻、互愛與和平，更有對他人的同情心與發心。我們慶幸在美國華盛顿州有這麼莊嚴的雷藏寺，更在世界各地發揚光大。在這裡，我們要感恩真佛宗創辦人盧師尊。

我們慶幸「盧勝彦佈施基金會」自2008年成立以來，已向地方及國際的慈善機構和災區捐贈了60餘萬美金的善款。我知道這些善款是來自於盧師尊及500萬弟子的善心，幫助「盧勝彦佈施基金會」，讓多少人得到了幫助和减輕了痛苦。這樣偉大的同情心和巨大的慷慨行為，讓我深刻地感到驕傲和卑微。我感恩大家，更感恩師尊。

]]> http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e8%8f%af%e7%9b%9b%e9%a0%93%e5%b7%9e%e7%b8%bd%e6%aa%a2%e5%af%9f%e9%95%b7%e7%be%85%e5%b8%83%e9%ba%a5%e8%82%af%e7%b4%8drob-mckenna/feed/ 0 Attorney General Rob McKenna Recognizes SYL Foundation http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-en/attorney-general-rob-mckenna-recognizes-syl-foundation/ http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-en/attorney-general-rob-mckenna-recognizes-syl-foundation/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:30:29 +0000 Fo-Ching http://www.sylfoundation.org/?p=1134 Attorney General Rob McKennaRedmond, WA – On Saturday, October 29, 2011, Washington State Attorney General visited Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple.  He was well received by a crowd of over 300 attendees.  His remarks are as follows:

Amitabha.  I would like to extend my greeting as well to all who are participating this evening by webcast, including the many thousands who are listening to us right now, in Taiwan, and all around the world who are participating in this event by webcast.  Truly, technology is a wonderful thing, that they could do that.

When I was a young boy, I lived in Bangkok, Thailand.  Shortly after we arrived there, I began to see the Buddhist monks and the apprentices who would wear the saffron robes and would go out each day to ask for their meals.  My parents explained to me that this symbolized great humility and also that it provided an opportunity for the community to provide support.

I was so impressed by these young men with their shaved heads who would go out every day, and who were spending a period of time, learning the Buddhist faith, achieving self realization as best they could, contributing to the community and helping to make the world a more peaceful and loving  place.  I have been a deep admirer of all who followed the Buddhist tradition ever since that experience as a young boy, because of its faith and its dedication to the principles of compassion, of love, of peace, and of service to others.  We are so fortunate to have this beautiful temple in our state, and in our entire world by Grandmaster Lu, the founder.  Thank you.

We are very fortunate that the [Sheng-Yen Lu] Foundation has been established here since fall 2008, and has given more than 600 thousand dollars in grants to local organizations and to provide relief in Haiti and in other areas of great need.  And I know that money is the result of the generosity of all of you, and of the other five million disciples of the Grandmaster who are giving of themselves and contributing to the Foundation in order to lessen the suffering of others.  That makes me very, very proud and humble, to know that I am in the presence of such tremendous generosity and compassion.  Thank you to all of you, and thank you to the Grandmaster for that.

]]> http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-en/attorney-general-rob-mckenna-recognizes-syl-foundation/feed/ 0 紐約金剛雷藏寺捐贈善款給予「盧勝彥佈施基金會」 http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e7%b4%90%e7%b4%84%e9%87%91%e5%89%9b%e9%9b%b7%e8%97%8f%e5%af%ba%e6%8d%90%e8%b4%88%e5%96%84%e6%ac%be%e7%b5%a6%e4%ba%88%e3%80%8c%e7%9b%a7%e5%8b%9d%e5%bd%a5%e4%bd%88%e6%96%bd%e5%9f%ba%e9%87%91%e6%9c%83/ http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e7%b4%90%e7%b4%84%e9%87%91%e5%89%9b%e9%9b%b7%e8%97%8f%e5%af%ba%e6%8d%90%e8%b4%88%e5%96%84%e6%ac%be%e7%b5%a6%e4%ba%88%e3%80%8c%e7%9b%a7%e5%8b%9d%e5%bd%a5%e4%bd%88%e6%96%bd%e5%9f%ba%e9%87%91%e6%9c%83/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:14:40 +0000 Fo-Ching http://www.sylfoundation.org/?p=1129 October 9, 2011 Event in Flushing, NY2011年10月9日位於紐約州法拉聖區的真佛宗金剛雷藏寺特舉辦「華光隨求慈善感恩宴」，盛況空前，逾一千人出席護持，其中更有紐約州政府眾議員列席參加。真佛宗金剛雷藏寺為讚揚及支持「盧勝彥佈施基金會」和創辦人 – 蓮生活佛對行善佈施所做出的貢獻，特別捐贈三萬美元善款給予「盧勝彥佈施基金會」，為能更進一步的幫助推進對人們有高品質的健康照顧，和教育協助的慈善使命。是由「盧勝彥佈施基金會」– 盧佛青總裁，親自接受善款捐贈。

]]> http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e7%b4%90%e7%b4%84%e9%87%91%e5%89%9b%e9%9b%b7%e8%97%8f%e5%af%ba%e6%8d%90%e8%b4%88%e5%96%84%e6%ac%be%e7%b5%a6%e4%ba%88%e3%80%8c%e7%9b%a7%e5%8b%9d%e5%bd%a5%e4%bd%88%e6%96%bd%e5%9f%ba%e9%87%91%e6%9c%83/feed/ 0 True Buddha Diamond Temple Donates to SYL Foundation http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-en/true-buddha-diamond-temple-donates-to-syl-foundation/ http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-en/true-buddha-diamond-temple-donates-to-syl-foundation/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:09:23 +0000 Fo-Ching http://www.sylfoundation.org/?p=1115 October 9, 2011 Event in Flushing, NYFlushing, NY – On October 9, 2011, True Buddha Diamond Temple of New York held a Lotus Light Appreciation Event attended by over 1,000 people including representatives from New York State government.  True Buddha Diamond Temple applauded the work of Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation and its founder, Living Buddha Lian Sheng, and presented the Foundation with a donation of Thirty thousand dollars ($30,000 USD) to support its charitable mission of advancing quality health and education for all. Fo-Ching Lu, President of SYL Foundation, was on hand to accept the donation.

]]> http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-en/true-buddha-diamond-temple-donates-to-syl-foundation/feed/ 0 麥克馬斯特大學(McMaster University)之蓮花獎學金獲頒者 http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e9%ba%a5%e5%85%8b%e9%a6%ac%e6%96%af%e7%89%b9%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8mcmaster-university%e4%b9%8b%e8%93%ae%e8%8a%b1%e7%8d%8e%e5%ad%b8%e9%87%91%e7%8d%b2%e9%a0%92%e8%80%85/ http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e9%ba%a5%e5%85%8b%e9%a6%ac%e6%96%af%e7%89%b9%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8mcmaster-university%e4%b9%8b%e8%93%ae%e8%8a%b1%e7%8d%8e%e5%ad%b8%e9%87%91%e7%8d%b2%e9%a0%92%e8%80%85/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:23:01 +0000 Fo-Ching http://www.sylfoundation.org/?p=1106 McMaster University Lotus Scholarship Recipients文/Gloria Cheng譯

「盧勝彥佈施基金會」與「世界真佛宗宗務委員會」共同贊助頒發2010年「蓮花獎學金」。此獎學金是獎助對佛學研究特殊計畫者。受獎人有四位是博士班的研究生及一位大學在校生分別就讀於麥克馬斯特大學，他們皆致力於對佛學的研究和深入的探討。麥克馬斯特大學宗教研究系系主任 – 詹姆士 · 班(James A. Benn)教授提供每一位研究生如何妥善應用「蓮花獎學金」方面的資訊，以及傳達對頒贈單位真誠的感謝之意。以下是五位研究生的簡介：

史提芬妮 · 柏克威(Stephanie Balkwill)是博士班的研究生，她專門致力研究第四世紀到第七世紀之間中國佛教的制度化過程。「蓮花獎學金」將幫助史提芬妮能研究參觀許多早期佛教聖地的舊跡和具有完整中國佛教進化史的各大神聖名山。其中包括龍門石窟、西安和成都的寺廟、華山以及南岳衡山。

潔西亞 · 費須(Jessica Fish)是大學的在校生，是專門致力佛教研究，尤其是印度的佛教。「蓮花獎學金」能幫助她在哈佛大學選修暑期密集語言班的梵文課程，學習許多梵文的詞原、文化和歷史。

丹尼爾 · 費爾瑞須(Daniel Friedrich) 是博士班的研究生，他專注於研究日本的佛教。「蓮花獎學金」能幫助他去日本北海道探訪參觀，去鑑識探討有關人種學的重要舊址，作為他博士論文的基礎。丹尼爾希望能有助於對當地社會的鑑賞，以及當代淨土宗生活的歷史、地理因素。

克力斯 · 詹森(Chris Jensen) 是博士班專研中國佛教的研究生。「蓮花獎學金」能幫助他參與〝木魚佛教〞在中國的巡覽。其中包括四川和重慶地區，許多有歷史性的佛教舊址。對於克利斯來說，與佛教信徒及宗教的專業人士交流，巡禮觀賞眾多神聖名山和文物，是非常深刻的體驗，對研究生來說是非常重要的。

亞德里恩 · 曾稚棉 (Adrian Chih-Mien Tseng) 是博士班的研究生從事中國佛教的研究。 「蓮花獎學金」能幫助他參與出席台灣台北法鼓佛教學院的IABS第十六屆代表大會(International Association of Buddhist Studies國際佛學研究協會)。亞德里恩對代表大會所提交的報告，是他部分的博士論文，主要是針對在中國佛教裡關於〝佛性〞之概念的重新詮釋。

]]> http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-zh/%e9%ba%a5%e5%85%8b%e9%a6%ac%e6%96%af%e7%89%b9%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%b8mcmaster-university%e4%b9%8b%e8%93%ae%e8%8a%b1%e7%8d%8e%e5%ad%b8%e9%87%91%e7%8d%b2%e9%a0%92%e8%80%85/feed/ 0 Lotus Scholarship Recipients from McMaster University http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-en/lotus-scholarship-recipients-from-mcmaster-university/ http://www.sylfoundation.org/whats-new-en/lotus-scholarship-recipients-from-mcmaster-university/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:42:02 +0000 Fo-Ching http://www.sylfoundation.org/?p=1099 McMaster University Lotus Scholarship RecipientsSheng-Yen Lu Foundation and True Buddha Foundation co-sponsored the 2010 Lotus Scholarship, a special project, to support Buddhist studies.  Four PhD students and one advanced undergraduate student from McMaster University received scholarships to further their research and understanding of Buddhism.  A report by Professor James A. Benn, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at McMaster University, detailed each student’s utilization of Lotus scholarship funds and expressed true appreciation of the support received.  The following is a summary.

Stephanie Balkwill is a PhD student interested in the institutionalization of Chinese Buddhism during the 4th to 7th centuries.  The Lotus Scholarship funds allowed Stephanie to visit many early religious sites and sacred mountains that were integral to the development of Chinese religion, including Buddhist caves at Longmen, temples in Xian and Chengdu, Hua Shan and the Southern Marchmount, Nanyue.

Jessica Fish is an undergraduate student interested in pursuing Buddhist Studies, specifically Indian Buddhism.  The Lotus Scholarship funded her participation in an intensive summer language course in Sanskrit at Harvard University where she learned about the etymological, cultural and historical significance of countless Sanskrit words.

Daniel Friedrich is a PhD student focused on Buddhism in Japan.  The Lotus Scholarship funded his visit to Hokkaido, Japan, to identify important sites for ethnographic research that will form the basis of his doctoral thesis.  Daniel hopes contribute to greater understanding and appreciation of local social, historical, and geographical factors in contemporary Jodo Shinshu life.

Chris Jensen is a PhD student studying Chinese Buddhism.  The Lotus Scholarship funds allowed him to participate in WoodenFish’s Buddhism in China tour, which included numerous historical Buddhist sites throughout Sichuan and Chongqing.  Interacting with worshippers and religious professionals, seeing China’s most sacred architecture and artifacts was a profound experience for Chris.

Adrian Chih-mien Tseng is a PhD student pursuing a study of Chinese Buddhism.  The Lotus Scholarship funded her attendance and participation in the XVIth Congress of IABS (International Association of Buddhist Studies) at Dharma Drum Buddhist College in Taipei, Taiwan.  Adrian presented a paper at the Congress, which is part of her PhD dissertation primarily addressing how the concept of Buddha-nature was reinterpreted in Chinese Buddhism.

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