The group was composed of academic scholars from Taiwan’s various educational institutes, all of whom possessed considerable experience in community remodeling, especially following the 921 earthquake eight years ago.

DDMSWCF hoped the meeting could assist the experts in devising an effective plan that would in the future give the villagers a permanent, secure and comfortable place they call home.

In the afternoon, Venerable Guo Guang led the group to visit villagers of the remote Xinkai Village in Liukuei Township as well as to pray for the deceased to rest in peace with the chant of the Heart Sutra.

(translated by Jin Yang/edited by Chiacheng Chang and Lisa Tu)