Landisang Kotaro from the Republic of Palau felt that visiting BBMWCBE is a great experience. In addition to learning about Buddhism, she had the opportunity to interact with Buddhist Masters as well as volunteers, thus gaining a deeper understanding of Taiwanese culture. She looked forward to an opportunity to visit DDMWCBE again and would share this experience with her friends back in Palau.

Hsu Tzu Ting, a senior at Soochow University, felt honored to have the opportunity to represent DDYP in this cultural exchange program. She was particularly happy that participants gained a basic understanding as well as experience Chinese Buddhism and Chan meditation through this visit.

It was hoped that participants can understand DDM’s core value to “Uplift the Character of Humanity and Build a Pure Land on Earth” through this special visit to DDMWCBE. In addition, arrangements were also made for the participants to visit other parts of Taiwan during these 4 weeks; Ms. Wu from MOFA indicated that this was to enable participants to experience the development and culture of Taiwan by visiting other parts of Taiwan.

(Translated by Tom Hsieh/Edited by Leefah)