Activities organized by volunteers in every monastery were inspirational, energetic, and full of fun. Some of these activities included a tea party, chorus performance, a calligraphy exhibition and traditional dancing. In addition, birthday parties for local residents over 70 years old were held at the monasteries. DDM’s warmest blessings and care for the community was offered at the festival.

Venerable Guo Zhan, Director of the Xinxing Monastery, commented that DDM used a different approach to celebrate the festival with local residents and to engage the community in uplifting the character of humanity.


(translated by Jin Yang/edited by DDM Australia Editing Team)