Seng Guan Buddhist Temple

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

invitation to everyone

Dharma Assembly Announcement | Philippine Mahayana Xin Yuan Temple Starts July Memorial and Filial Piety Dharma Gathering

1. Gratitude and Filial Piety Universal Benefit and Rebirth Prayer Ceremony

Ceremony Dates: August 23 to 27 (Lunar Calendar: July 11 to 15)
Ceremony Details: Worship of the Emperor Liang Repentance, Ullambana Offering, Yoga Fire Offering

Sincerely worship the King of Repentance, purifying past karmic obstacles and removing faults of body and speech. On the Buddha’s Joyful Day, establish the Ullambana Wonderful Offering in reverence to repay the profound kindness of seven generations of parents; perform the Yoga Fire Offering to universally provide for lonely spirits and relieve the suffering of those in the netherworld. With the merits of this extraordinary filial repentance, pray for the blessings, longevity, and health of living family members, the peace and well-being of the whole household, the liberation of ancestors and generational relatives, rebirth in the Pure Land, benefiting both the living and the dead, widely planting countless roots of goodness, and the complete increase of blessings and wisdom.

2. Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Birthday Blessing Ceremony

Ceremony Date: September 10 (Lunar Calendar: July 30)
Ceremony Details: Grand Offering Before the Buddha, Blessing Ceremony

In celebration of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva’s holy birthday, we sincerely perform a grand offering before the Buddha, respectfully give blessings, and praise the Bodhisattva’s great vows and deeds. Relying on Kṣitigarbha’s compassionate vows for blessings, we aim to eliminate disasters and misfortunes, relieve suffering, protect the safety of the whole family, and universally benefit all beings in the ten directions. We pray for the removal of everyone’s karmic obstacles, peace of mind and body, fulfillment of all good wishes, continuous accumulation of good roots, and lasting good fortune.

Respectfully,
Seng Guan Temple, Philippines

法會通告｜菲律賓大乘信願寺啟建七月報恩孝親普利法會通啟

一、報恩孝親普利超薦法會

法會時間：8月23日至27日 （農曆七月十一至十五日）
法會內容：禮拜梁皇寶懺、盂蘭盆供、瑜伽焰口

至心禮拜懺王，洗滌往昔業障，懺除身口過失。於佛歡喜日啟建盂蘭妙供，仰報七世父母深恩；施放瑜伽焰口，普施法界孤魂，拔濟幽冥眾苦。以此殊勝孝懺功德，祈現世眷屬福壽康寧、闔家安和，歷代祖師、累世宗親超脫塵勞、往生淨土，冥陽兩利，廣植無量善根，福慧圓增。

二、地藏王菩薩聖誕祈福法會

法會時間：9月10日 （農曆七月三十日）
法會內容：佛前大供、祝聖

恭逢地藏菩薩聖誕良辰，虔修佛前大供，恭敬祝聖、稱揚菩薩大願大行。仰仗地藏慈願加持，為眾消災弭厄、拔除憂苦、庇佑闔家平安，普利十方有情。祈大眾業障消除、身心清安，所求善願皆得感通，善根綿續、福緣長存。
菲律賓大乘信願寺 敬啟

02/08/2026

The press conference for the 90th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the SENG GUAN TEMPLE in the Philippines, a series of events commemorating the temple's 90th anniversary, was successfully held. The event also highlighted the joint efforts of overseas Chinese monks to usher in a new era.

On August 1, 2026, coinciding with the auspicious day of Guanyin Bodhisattva's enlightenment (the 19th day of the sixth lunar month), the Seng Guan Temple in the Philippines solemnly held a press conference to celebrate its 90th anniversary. Venerable elders, leaders of the Filipino-Chinese community, and dignitaries gathered at the temple to reminisce about its 90 years of propagating Buddhism and officially announced plans for major events including a Water and Land Dharma Assembly, a special exhibition of cultural and historical materials, and a transnational forum for overseas Chinese monks. These events outlined the temple's long-term vision of cultivating the overseas Chinese community and connecting China and the Philippines, and jointly explored new developments in the propagation of Buddhism in Southeast Asia and new cultural exchanges between the two countries.

At the beginning of the press conference, a solemn chanting and blessing ceremony was held at the temple. Venerable Chuan Yin, President of the Buddhist Association of the Philippines, led the congregation in paying homage to the Buddha and offering prayers. The melodious chanting spread throughout the ten directions, praying for good fortune.

Venerable Master Chuanyin gave a compassionate discourse. He reviewed the 90-year history of Seng Guan Temple's cross-sea transmission of Dharma and its deep roots in Southeast Asia, expressing gratitude for the immense merits of past patriarchs who established the temple, provided for the monks, and benefited the overseas Chinese community. The Venerable Master explained that the Water and Land Dharma Assembly is the most auspicious, perfect, and expansive universal salvation assembly in Buddhism, its merits extending to all directions and reaching the three realms of existence. It can protect the nation from disasters, pray for harmony between the two countries, and ensure a bountiful harvest and peace for the people; it can repay the fourfold kindness and remember the virtues and achievements of ancestors; and it can liberate the six realms of the dead, ancestors, and karmic creditors, enabling both the living and the deceased to attain liberation and perfect wisdom and blessings. The Water and Land Dharma Assembly, held to commemorate the temple's 90th anniversary, is a solemn Buddhist ritual to remember the sages, repay the kindness of all, stabilize the hearts of the overseas Chinese community with compassionate power, deepen China-Philippine Buddhist cultural exchanges, and ensure that the Minnan Zen tradition endures in Luzon, with the century-old spirit of compassion passed down through generations.

Venerable Fadu delivered a speech, officially announcing the overall plan for the 90th anniversary celebration, with three core activities to be presented in sequence, integrating religious ceremonies, culture, and public welfare.

Firstly, we will launch the Grand Buddhist Dharma Assembly, which will be solemnly held from October 18th to 25th, 2026. By relying on the Buddha's compassionate power, we pray for the prosperity of the nation, the good neighborliness between China and the Philippines, and the peace and safety of the overseas Chinese community year after year. We will also commemorate the great masters who founded and propagated the Dharma throughout the ages and build good karma with all directions.

Secondly, a special exhibition on the history and culture of the 90th anniversary of the propagation of Buddhism will be held, showcasing precious old photos, documents and calligraphy since the founding of the temple, fully reproducing the century-long journey of overseas monks spreading the Dharma across the sea and taking root in Southeast Asia. At the same time, a gathering of Zen tea, calligraphy and painting and Buddhist music will be held, and historical materials of overseas monks will be collected from the whole society, carefully protecting the overseas Chinese language and Buddhist cultural heritage.

Third, we will implement charitable and public welfare initiatives, regularly visiting communities in Manila to provide free medical consultations and medicines, material assistance, care for the vulnerable, and Buddhist teachings, adhering to the humanitarian spirit of Humanistic Buddhism and giving back to the local Philippine society with practical actions.

At the same time, in his speech, Venerable Fadu outlined the temple's long-term development blueprint. Taking the 90th anniversary as a new starting point, Seng Guan Temple will focus on five major areas: strengthening the Chinese language education in the Philippines, deepening the exchange, mutual learning and integration of Buddhist culture between China and the Philippines, building a regular platform for fellowship among overseas Chinese monks, continuously carrying out public welfare and Dharma propagation activities, and rescuing and organizing historical materials of overseas Chinese monks, so that the compassionate Dharma lineage can be passed down from generation to generation and continue to thrive.

Following the event, distinguished guests from all walks of life took turns to deliver speeches, jointly celebrating the 90th anniversary of the temple and praising the auspicious circumstances and profound significance of this Water and Land Dharma Assembly.

Cai Congmiao, Honorary Director of the Filipino-Chinese Business Association, gave a speech, highly praising Xinyuan Temple for its remarkable contributions over the past ninety years in spreading the Dharma, educating the overseas Chinese community, and supporting education and helping people in need. He also spoke highly of this Water and Land Ceremony, saying its merits are vast and its blessings widespread, and that it will surely bring peace and good vibes to the overseas Chinese community.

Xu Xueyu, vice chairman of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, said that Seng Guan Temple has long been a place where overseas Chinese gather together, connect with their hometown, and serve the community. It is a warm spiritual haven for the Filipino-Chinese community. He hopes that through this auspicious Dharma connection, the overseas Chinese community will be protected and their good fortune will endure.

In his address, Philippine Manila District 3 Councilor Liu Shaoqiang affirmed the temple's long-standing commitment to community welfare, promoting ethnic integration, and stabilizing local communities. He also wished the 90th anniversary Water and Land Dharma Assembly a successful and auspicious conclusion, benefiting all beings.

This grand event was a rare and auspicious occasion, with distinguished guests including: Venerable Neng Zhen, Vice President of the Buddhist Federation of the Philippines; Cai Congmiao, Permanent Chairman of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry; Chen Zuchang, Founding President of the Philippine Soong Ching Ling Foundation; Xu Xueyu and Shi Qingwei, Vice Chairmen of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry; Shi Yurong, President of the Federation of Overseas Chinese Business Associations in the Philippines; Cai Zhenzuo, Vice Chairman of the Jinjiang Association of the Philippines; Yao Jinzhen, Honorary Chairman of the Jinjiang Association of the Philippines; Hong Shanyi, Honorary Chairman of the Philippine Alumni Association; Shi Yongjia, Chairman of the Philippine Alumni Association; Wu Yongjian, Chairman of the Philippine Alumni Association; Wang Qinghan, Honorary Chairman of the Philippine Alumni Association; Li Desheng, Vice President of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines; Liu Shaoqiang, Councilor of the Third District of Manila, Philippines; Qiu Juanjuan, Principal of Nengren School in the Philippines; and Wu Yuedan, representative of the 90th Anniversary Celebration benefactors.

For ninety years, the sound of Buddhist chants has never ceased across the sea, and the compassionate spirit of the temple has benefited Southeast Asia. From its founding by Master Xingyuan in 1937 to its expansion by Elder Ruijin, Seng Guan Temple has inherited the Buddhist lineage of southern Fujian, cherished its original aspiration for its hometown, established itself in the Philippines, cultivated deep roots in the overseas Chinese community, and connected both sides of the Taiwan Strait, becoming an important hub for Buddhist exchanges and the inheritance of Chinese culture between China and the Philippines.

This press conference was presided over by Venerable Puxue. The ceremony was solemn, orderly, and perfectly executed. We pray that the 90th anniversary celebration will be a complete success, bringing salvation to all beings through the Water and Land Dharma rites; may the Dharma endure, peace prevail throughout the world, and the friendship between China and the Philippines last forever.

梵宇千秋承法脈 僑僧攜手啟新篇｜菲律賓大乘信願寺建寺九十週年水陸法會系列活動慶典新聞發布會圓滿舉辦

2026年8月1日，適逢農曆六月十九觀音菩薩成道吉日，瑞氣盈堂。菲律賓大乘信願寺隆重舉行建寺九十週年系列活動慶典新聞發布會，諸山長老、菲華僑領、政要賢達齊聚道場，共憶道場九秩弘法歲月，正式對外發布水陸法會、文史特展、跨國僑僧論壇等重磅活動規劃，擘畫寺院深耕僑社、聯結中菲的長遠願景，共謀南洋弘法新發展、兩國人文新交融。

發布會伊始，道場舉行莊嚴誦經祈福儀軌。菲律賓佛教聯合會會長傳印長老率兩序大眾禮佛祝聖，梵音裊裊，普覆十方、祈願吉祥。

傳印長老慈悲開示。長老回顧大乘信願寺九十年跨海傳燈、扎根南洋的弘法歷程，感念歷代祖師立寺安僧、澤被僑眾的巍巍功德。長老開示，水陸法會為佛門最殊勝、最圓滿、最廣大的普度勝會，功德橫遍十方、豎窮三際。上可護國息災、祈兩國和睦、歲稔民安；中可報四重恩、憶祖德宗功；下可超薦六道幽冥、歷代宗親、冤親債主，令冥陽共得解脫、福慧圓滿。適逢建寺九秩盛典啟建水陸普度，是以最隆重的佛門儀軌追思先賢、酬報眾恩，以慈悲善力穩固僑社民心、深化中菲佛教人文交流，讓閩南禪風長駐呂宋，百年慈風代代相承。

法度法師發言，正式官宣九十週年整體慶典活動規劃，三大核心活動次第鋪陳，法事、文化、公益相融共生。

其一，啟建水陸普度大齋勝會，定於2026年10月18日至25日隆重舉辦，仗佛慈力祈國運昌隆、中菲睦鄰友好、僑社歲歲平安，追念歷代開山弘法大德，廣結十方善緣。

其二，籌辦九秩弘法史料文化特展，梳理展出開山以來珍貴老照片、文獻墨寶，完整再現僑僧跨海傳法、扎根南洋的百年步履，同期開設禪茶、書畫、佛樂雅集，並面向全社會徵集僑僧歷史資料，悉心守護海外華文與佛門文脈。

其三，落地慈悲惠民公益行動，常態化走進馬尼拉社區，開展義診送藥、物資幫扶、弱勢關懷與佛法宣講，恪守人間佛教濟世本懷，以實際行動回饋菲律賓本土社會。

與此同時，法度法師在致辭中闡述寺院长遠發展藍圖，以九十華誕為全新起點，信願寺將深耕五大事業板塊：壯大菲律賓華文教育事業、深化中菲佛教文化交流互鑑互融、搭建常態化僑僧聯誼平台、持續開展公益弘法活動、搶救整理僑僧歷史史料，讓慈悲法脈代代相傳、生生不息。

活動其後，各界貴賓依次登臺致辭，共賀道場九秩芳辰，讚歎本次水陸法會殊勝因緣與深遠意義。

菲華商聯總會名誉理事長蔡聰妙致辭，高度肯定信願寺九十年來弘法潤世、教化僑群、興學濟民的卓越貢獻，盛讚本次水陸普度法會功德浩瀚、福澤深廣，必為僑界帶來祥和善氣。

菲華商聯總會副理事長許學禹發言，表示信願寺長年凝聚僑心、聯繫鄉情、服務社會，是菲華社群溫暖的精神港灣，期盼藉由殊勝法緣，護佑僑界安泰、善緣恒存。

菲律賓馬尼拉第三區議員劉少強致辭，肯定寺院長年深耕社區公益、促進族群融合、安定地方民心的善行擔當，預祝九十週年水陸法會圓滿吉祥、廣利群生。

本次盛會嘉賓雲集、勝緣難得，蒞臨現場的尊貴嘉賓：菲律賓佛教聯合會副會長能振法師；菲華商聯總會永遠理事長蔡聰妙、菲律賓宋慶齡基金會創會會長陳祖昌、菲華商聯總會副理事長許學禹、施清瑋；旅菲華僑工商聯總會主席施玉容；菲律賓晉江同鄉總會副理事長蔡振作、名譽理事長姚金鎮；菲律賓校友联名誉主席洪珊誼；菲律賓校友聯主席施永嘉、主席吳永堅、名譽主席王清涵；菲律賓香港商會副會長李德勝；菲律賓馬尼拉第三區議員劉少強；菲律賓能仁學校校長邱涓涓，以及九十週年慶典功德主代表吳約旦。

九十載梵音滄海不輟，一寺慈風澤被南洋。從1937年性願祖師開山肇建，到瑞今長老續擴道場，大乘信願寺承閩南法脈、懷桑梓初心，立足菲律賓、深耕僑社、聯通兩岸，成為中菲佛教交流與華文傳承的重要樞紐。

本次新聞發布會由普學法師主持，儀程莊嚴、秩序井然、圓滿殊勝。祈願九秩盛典圓滿功成，水陸普度廣濟群生；願正法久住、四海清平，中菲法誼千秋永固、世代綿長。

31/07/2026

Master Bailin's virtue reaches Southeast Asia, his boundless compassion benefits all beings｜Philippine Suwan Temple holds a memorial dharma ceremony for Elder Nun Guangren Bailin's passing anniversary

On July 30, 2026 (the 17th day of the 6th lunar month), the Xiuyan Temple in the Philippines held a grand memorial ceremony for the late Elder Nun Guangren's birthday. Senior monks from home and abroad, lay followers, and devoted supporters gathered at the temple, chanting Sanskrit together, remembering Elder Nun Guangren's lifelong dedication to spreading the Dharma and her compassionate work for the world, and honoring her everlasting contributions to Buddhist exchange between China and the Philippines as well as charitable causes.

Elder Nun Guangren, whose secular surname was Huang and given name Jigu, was born in 1916 in Jinjiang, Fujian. She became a nun at the age of three at Suyan Temple in Quanzhou. In 1958, she crossed the sea to the Philippines, continuing the Dharma lineage of Suyan Temple in Manila. Fulfilling the wishes of Nun Wenlian, she revitalized the Suyan practice center, expanded the halls, and rooted the Minnan Zen tradition in Luzon, establishing the Philippines' well-known nunnery. In 1976, she founded the Wenlian Clinic, pioneering Buddhist charitable medical services in the Philippines. For nearly twenty years, she offered medical treatment and medication to people regardless of nationality or race, benefiting over 200,000 poor individuals. In her later years, she remained deeply attached to her homeland, raising funds in both China and the Philippines to rebuild Suyan Temple in Quanzhou, continuing her charitable medicine work. Throughout her life, she practiced the grand vow of Buddhism to spread the Dharma and benefit all beings, building an important bridge for Buddhist friendship and exchange between China and the Philippines.

This memorial Dharma ceremony is exceptionally auspicious, with respected monks and Dharma protectors from home and abroad attending. Guests include: Elder Chuan Yin, president of the Philippines Buddhist Federation; Vice Presidents of the Philippines Buddhist Federation, Venerable Neng Zhen, Venerable Chuan Chan, and Venerable Dao Yuan; Executive Vice President of the Quanzhou, Fujian Buddhist Association, Venerable Li Ren; Venerable Fa Du; Abbot Chuan Yin of Xihua Rock in Quanzhou, China; Venerable Xing Yin, head of Yuan Guang Temple in Taiwan, China; Venerable Zhen Wen, Deputy Secretary-General of the Quanzhou Buddhist Association; Venerable Xing Bao and Chuan Deng Gu of Su Yan Temple in Quanzhou, China; Venerable Miao Jing and Venerable Ru Qing of Fo Guang Shan Wan Lian Temple in Manila, Philippines; Venerable Chuan Long of Su Yan Temple in Manila, Philippines; Mr. Wu Rong Shou, representative from Wen Lian Clinic at Su Yan Temple in Manila, Philippines; Mr. Yao Yong Sheng, Vice President and Secretary-General of Quanzhou Buddhist Association in Fujian, and representatives from the board and supervisory committee of Su Yan Temple in Manila, as well as Dharma protectors and devotees from various places.

The Dharma assembly ceremony was solemn and dignified, with representatives from the Dharma family, clinics, the temple board, prominent Buddhist figures in the country, and Elder Chuan Yin, president of the Philippine Buddhist Federation, each giving speeches in turn. People from all walks of life fondly recalled Elder Guangren’s pure monastic conduct, his indifference to fame and profit, and his lifelong dedication to helping others, appreciating how he devoted himself to the Philippines while keeping his homeland in mind, warming countless beings with his compassionate deeds. Many attendees expressed that they would carry on Elder Guangren’s compassionate legacy, continue to promote Sino-Philippine Buddhist charitable work, strengthen the Dharma ties between China and the Philippines, and foster cultural exchanges between the two regions.

To honor the late Elder Guangren Ni, many temples in the Philippines have offered flower baskets as a tribute, including: the Philippine Buddhist Federation, Manila Mahayana Xinyuan Temple, Sanbao Yanfuquan Temple in the Philippines, Davao Longhua Temple, Xuefeng Temple in Nan'an, Quanzhou, China, Cebu Puxian Temple in the Philippines, Manila Huazang Temple, Putuo Temple, Puji Temple, Fakong Temple, Lianhua Temple, Buddhist Lay Association, Hushengyuan, Lingjiu Temple, Miaode Chan Temple, Tianlian Temple, Tianzhu Hermitage, Yinxi Temple, Haiyin Temple, Yuantong Temple, Danlu Puxi Temple, Guanyin Temple, and Tianlian Temple in Quanzhou, China.

Although Elder Nun has passed away, her compassionate spirit remains, and her good deeds for the world continue. The incense at Suyan Temple still burns as before, the goodwill of Wenlian Clinic goes on, and the bridge for Buddhist exchanges between China and the Philippines continues endlessly, thanks to her steadfast dedication.

A century of benevolent wind, forever continuing among people; a single thought of a lotus heart, shining long in the land of Buddha. May Elder Guangren of Ni Lian Tai rest in high peace and return with fulfilled vows; may the followers of Buddhism carry on their aspirations and practice their deeds, using compassion as the boat and kind thoughts as the sail, continuing the great work of spreading Dharma and benefiting living beings, passing down the pure and simple family traditions, letting this century-spanning compassion and warmth keep flowing, bringing long-lasting blessings.

百齡德範留南洋 千秋慈惠潤眾生｜菲律賓宿燕寺啟建廣仁長老尼百齡冥誕紀念法會

2026年7月30日（農曆六月十七），菲律賓宿燕寺隆重舉行廣仁長老尼百齡冥誕紀念法會。海內外諸山長老、四眾弟子、護法善信雲集道場，共誦梵音，追思廣仁長老尼畢生弘法、慈悲濟世的崇高懿德，緬懷其為中菲佛教交流與慈善事業奉獻一生的不朽功德。

廣仁長老尼俗姓黃，名吉姑，1916年生於福建晉江，三歲於泉州宿燕寺出家修行。1958年渡海赴菲，接續馬尼拉宿燕寺法脈，承接文蓮齋姑遺志，中興宿燕道場，擴建殿堂，令閩南禪風扎根呂宋，打造菲律賓知名女眾寺院。1976年，長老尼創辦文蓮施診所，開創菲律賓佛教義診慈善先河，不分國籍種族，施醫贈藥近二十載，惠及貧苦民眾二十餘萬人次。晚年心繫故土，奔走中菲兩地募資重建泉州宿燕寺，延續施藥善舉，以一生踐行弘法利生的佛門宏願，搭建起中菲佛教友好交流的重要橋樑。

本次紀念法會因緣殊勝，海內外大德法師、護法代表蒞臨現場。出席嘉賓包括：菲律賓佛教聯合會會長傳印長老；菲律賓佛教聯合會副會長能振大和尚、傳禪大和尚、道元大和尚；中國福建省泉州市佛教協會常務副會長理任大和尚；法度大和尚；中國泉州市西華岩住持傳音法師；中國台灣圓光寺當家性因法師；中國泉州市佛教協會副秘書長振聞法師；中國泉州市宿燕寺性堡法師、傳燈姑；菲律賓馬尼拉佛光山萬連寺妙淨法師、如慶法師；菲律賓馬尼拉宿燕寺傳隆法師；菲律賓馬尼拉宿燕寺文蓮施診所代表吳榮壽先生；福建泉州市佛教協會副會長兼秘書長姚永勝先生，以及菲律賓馬尼拉宿燕寺董事會、監事會代表、各地護法善信。

法會儀式莊重肅穆，依次邀請法眷代表、施診所代表、寺院董事會代表、國內佛門大德、菲律賓佛教聯合會會長傳印長老先後致辭。各界人士深情追憶廣仁長老尼戒行清淨、淡泊名利、濟世利人的生平事蹟，感念長老尼深耕菲島、心繫桑梓，以慈悲善行溫暖萬千眾生。大眾紛紛表示，將傳承長老尼慈悲遺風，持續推動中菲佛教慈善事業，鞏固中菲佛教法誼，促進兩地人文交流。

為緬懷廣仁長老尼功德，多家菲律賓寺院供奉花籃致悼，包括：菲律賓佛教聯合會、菲律賓馬尼拉大乘信願寺、菲律賓三寶顏福泉寺、菲律賓達沃龍華寺、中國泉州南安雪峰寺、菲律賓宿務普賢寺、菲律賓馬尼拉華藏寺、普陀寺、普濟寺、法空寺、蓮華寺、佛教居士林、護生苑、靈鷲寺、妙德禪寺、天蓮寺、天竺庵、隱秀寺、海印寺、圓通寺、丹轆普濟寺、觀音寺、中國泉州市天蓮寺。

長老尼雖已示寂，然慈悲風骨未滅，濟世功德長存。宿燕寺香火依舊，文蓮施診所善念永續，中菲佛教交流之橋，因她的堅守而綿延不絕。

百載慈風，永繼人間；一念蓮心，長耀佛邦。願廣仁長老尼蓮台高坐，乘願再來；願佛教後學承其志、踐其行，以慈悲為舟，以善念為帆，續弘法利生之偉業，傳清淨淡泊之家風，讓這份跨越百年的慈悲與溫暖，永續流傳，福澤綿長。

29/07/2026

EVENT: AUGUST 1, 2026

Warmly Welcoming the Auspicious Day of Bodhisattva Guanyin's Enlightenment | Press Release for the Series of Celebrations Marking the 90th Anniversary of the Grand Mahayana Faith and the Opening of a New Temple

It’s the 19th day of the sixth month in the lunar calendar (August 1, 2026), a special day marking the enlightenment of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva. Compassion fills the world, and wisdom lights the way. To celebrate the Bodhisattva’s complete enlightenment and to spread kindness and benefit all beings, the Mahayana Sinyuan Temple in the Philippines is organizing a series of blessing, charity, and celebration events. Everyone is warmly invited to join, support, and share in the blessings.

09:00 AM｜Blessing Dharma Ceremony
Location: Mahavira Hall

The drums beat and the chants sound clear and uplifting. People respectfully recite scriptures and repentances, worship the Buddha, and offer blessings, wishing for the country's prosperity, the safety of believers, growth in blessings and wisdom, and everything to go well.

10:30AM | Charity Donation Ceremony
Location: Dizang Hall

Upholding the original compassion of a bodhisattva, we widely practice giving and accumulate merits. With good deeds we warm the world, and through kind actions we form good connections, spreading the spirit of compassion in Buddhism.

11:00AM | 90th Anniversary of Temple Construction Press Conference
Location: Medicine Master Hall

This press conference marks the grand opening of the series of celebrations for our temple's 90th anniversary Suolu Ceremony and the 3rd World Overseas Chinese Monks Forum. Looking back on ninety years of the temple’s Buddhist work, we announced the plans for the celebration series, bringing together good connections in the overseas Chinese community, uniting monks from home and abroad, promoting the true Dharma, fostering China-Philippines exchanges, and passing down Chinese culture.

12:00 AM｜Thanksgiving Lunch
Location: Pharmacist Hall

A simple vegetarian feast is set up to honor the Three Jewels and express gratitude to all the protectors, patrons, and virtuous supporters who have long supported the temple and the propagation of the Dharma in overseas communities. May all the wholesome deeds performed on this auspicious day be dedicated to all sentient beings everywhere, and may the compassionate light of the Bodhisattvas bless everyone with peace of mind and body, long life and blessings, and good fortune throughout the seasons.

Seng Guan Temple, Philippines, sincerely nvite you

恭迎觀音菩薩成道吉日｜啟幕大乘信願建寺九秩華誕系列慶典新聞發布會通告

時值農曆六月十九（公曆2026年8月1日），恭逢觀音菩薩成道良辰。慈雲普覆，慧光照世。為慶祝菩薩證道圓滿，廣植善因、普利群生，菲律賓大乘信願寺特舉行系列祝聖、慈善、慶典活動，敬邀十方善信隨喜護持，共沐法益。

09:00AM｜祝聖法會
地點：大雄寶殿

鼓和鳴，梵唄清揚。恭誦經懺、禮佛祝聖，祈願國泰民安、信士平安、福慧增長、萬事吉祥。

10:30AM｜慈善捐贈儀式
地點：地藏殿

秉持菩薩慈悲本懷，廣行佈施、積功累德。以善舉暖世間，以善行結善緣，廣傳佛門慈悲精神。

11:00AM｜建寺九秩新聞發布會
地點：藥師殿

本次發布會為本寺建寺九十週年水陸法會系列慶典暨第三屆世界僑僧論壇啟幕盛事。回顧寺院九秩弘法歷程，公布系列慶典規劃，匯聚僑界善緣、凝聚海內外僧眾力量，弘揚正法、促進中菲交流、傳承華夏文化。

12:00AM｜感恩午宴
地點：藥師殿

筵設素齋，感念三寶慈恩，答谢諸位護法檀信、善信大德長年護持道場、護持僑地弘法事業。願以此殊勝日諸般善業，普皆迴向十方有情，祈菩薩慈光加被，眾生身心安穩、福壽綿長、六時吉祥。

菲律賓大乘信願寺 謹啟

29/07/2026

Uniting Wisdom to Strengthen the Foundation of Chinese Education, Joining Hands to Inherit Chinese Cultural Heritage | The Philippine Manila Chinese Education Association 2025-2026 Annual Meeting Was Successfully Held at the Seng Guan Temple Conference Center

On July 19, 2026, the 2025–2026 annual meeting of the Manila Chinese Education Association was grandly held at the Seng Guan Temple Conference Center in the Philippines. The event was fully sponsored by Seng Guan Temple, which offered the venue, logistics, and full support for free. It provided a high-quality platform for Chinese education research and exchange in the Philippines, strengthened the local Chinese teaching team, continued the overseas Chinese cultural heritage, and deepened cultural and friendly exchanges between China and the Philippines.

Congratulations! Principal Qiu Juanjuan of Neng Ren High School, founded by the Mahayana Xinyuan Temple in the Philippines, has been elected this year as the 12th president of the Metro Manila Chinese Education Association, continuing to lead Chinese education in the Filipino-Chinese community into a new stage. Neng Ren High School was established in 1960 by the Mahayana Xinyuan Temple in the Philippines. For more than sixty years since its founding, it has been deeply cultivating Chinese education in the Philippines, committed to promoting Chinese culture and nurturing talented overseas Chinese youth, making it a long-standing and influential Chinese school in the Filipino-Chinese community.

Mahayana Xinyuan Temple has been deeply rooted in the Filipino-Chinese community for a long time, always upholding the public-minded mission of promoting education and passing down traditions. For decades, it has actively supported education, selflessly aiding the development of Chinese education, and has long opened up its facilities for public use, strongly supporting various teacher training and academic exchange activities within the Filipino-Chinese community. This year, the annual conference is being held at the conference center, making use of the temple’s serene and solemn environment along with its well-equipped facilities, creating a professional learning space for education experts, school leaders, and frontline Chinese language teachers from home and abroad, effectively promoting the improvement, efficiency, and innovative development of Filipino-Chinese education.

The annual meeting's opening ceremony was solemn and orderly. The newly appointed president of the Greater Manila Chinese Schools Association and principal of Nengren High School, Qiu Juanjuan, gave the opening speech, followed by remarks from guests including Yang Fan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Sichuan Overseas Friendship Association, and Huang Duanming, Chairman of the Philippine Chinese Education Center. President Qiu expressed her gratitude to Dasheng Xinyuan Temple for its long-standing selfless support of Chinese-language education among Filipinos, thanking the temple for continuously empowering teachers through providing venues, resources, and charitable support, helping to strengthen the roots of overseas Chinese culture. She stated that Chinese education is a core mission for continuing the cultural heritage of overseas Chinese communities, building a bridge of friendship between China and the Philippines, and nurturing the next generation of friendly relations between the two countries. In the future, the association will focus on improving teacher quality and steadily promoting high-quality development of Chinese education in the Philippines.

This annual conference focuses closely on frontline teaching challenges and industry development trends, offering three high-level specialized lectures that are professional, innovative, and practical. Professor Li Jian from Sichuan Normal University presented on "Teacher Professional Growth and School-Based Training — Perspectives from Chinese Language Classroom Teaching and Management," providing systematic guidance on school operation, school-based research, and classroom optimization for Filipino-Chinese schools and teacher development. Professor Liu Xiang from the School of Education Science at Sichuan Normal University led participants in exploring "AI Empowering Chinese Language Teaching," delving into ways to integrate digital technology with Chinese classrooms, helping Filipino-Chinese education stay up-to-date and innovate teaching methods.

In the afternoon, Associate Professor Li Yuanyuan gave a talk titled 'Learning Chinese Through Play: Applying Classic Chinese Kindergarten Language Games in Chinese Teaching in the Philippines.' She precisely addressed issues like the dullness of Chinese classes for young learners and their lack of interest, providing plenty of fun teaching methods that can be used right away, giving frontline teachers practical guidance to improve teaching quality and efficiency. During the event, school representatives held a working committee meeting to review the current state of Chinese education, discuss challenges in running schools, exchange teaching experiences, and plan for the year’s development.

The annual meeting closing ceremony was successfully held, with attending guests giving their summary speeches one by one. The formal oath-taking for the 12th batch of staff was completed on-site, and Qiu Juanjuan took office as the president of the Chinese Education Association of Greater Manila. In her closing speech, she said that in the future, she will closely coordinate with Daxing Xinyuan Temple, the Filipino-Chinese Education Center, and educational resources at home and abroad, continuing to use the temple's public welfare platform for regular teacher training and teaching seminars. Taking Neng Ren High School as a pilot example, she plans to actively promote innovative models like AI teaching and gamified classrooms to improve the overall standard of Filipino-Chinese education.

At the end of the conference, honorary certificates were awarded, and each unit exchanged commemorative gifts, bringing the event to a successful close. Da Cheng Xin Yuan Temple stated that it will continue to uphold its original commitment to cultural and educational public welfare, keep its venues open, improve supporting facilities, and fully cooperate with the Chinese Education Association in all aspects of teacher training and cultural heritage work. It aims to deeply cultivate Chinese education in the Philippines, strengthen cultural roots, build a solid bridge for China-Philippines cultural exchange, nurture more goodwill ambassadors between the two countries, and contribute lasting support to the future friendship between China and the Philippines and the new development of Chinese education in the Philippines.

聚智築牢華教根基 攜手傳承華夏文脈｜菲律賓大馬尼拉華教協會2025——2026年度年會在大乘信願寺會議中心圓滿舉辦

2026年7月19日，大馬尼拉華教協會2025—2026年度年會於菲律賓大乘信願寺會議中心隆重舉行。本次活動由大乘信願寺全程贊助，無償提供活動場地、後勤保障及全套配套支持，為菲島華文教育搭建高品質教研交流平台，聚力夯實菲華師資隊伍，延續海外中華文脈，深化中菲人文友好交流。

熱烈祝賀！菲律賓大乘信願寺創辦之能仁中學校長邱涓涓，於本年度當選大馬尼拉華教協會第十二屆會長，接續引領菲華華文教育邁向新階段。能仁中學創立於1960年，由菲律賓大乘信願寺創辦，建校六十餘年來深耕菲島華教沃土，堅持傳揚中華文化、培育僑界英才，是菲華社會深具影響力的老牌華文學府。

大乘信願寺長期紮根菲華社會，始終秉持文教濟世、薪火相傳的公益初心，數十年來積極興學育才、無私助力華教發展，長年開放公益場地資源，鼎力支持菲華各類師資培訓與教研交流活動。本次年會落戶會議中心，依託寺院清靜莊嚴的環境與完善設施，為海內外教育專家、各校負責人及一線華文教師打造專業研習陣地，有效推動菲華教育提質增效、創新發展。

年會開幕儀式莊重有序，新任大馬尼拉華教協會會長、能仁中學校長邱涓涓發表開幕致辭，四川海外聯誼會副秘書長楊凡、菲律賓華教中心主席黃端銘等嘉賓相繼致辭。邱涓涓會長感恩大乘信願寺長年以來對菲華文教的無私扶持，感謝寺院持續以場地、資源與公益力量賦能師資成長、穩固海外文化根脈。她表示，華文教育是賡續僑鄉文脈、搭建中菲友好橋樑、培育兩國友好新苗的核心事業，未來協會將以師資精進為核心，穩步推動菲華華教高質量發展。

本次年會緊扣一線教學痛點與行業發展趨勢，開設三場高規格專題講座，兼具專業性、創新性與實用性。四川師範大學李戬教授以《教師專業成長與校本培訓——華文課堂教學與管理視角》為題，從校務經營、校本教研、課堂優化等層面，為菲華學校辦學與教師專業發展提供系統化指導；四川師範大學教育科學學院劉翔教授帶領與會人員共同研習《AI賦能華語教學》議題，深入探索數位化技術與華文課堂的融合路徑，助力菲華教育緊跟時代、革新育人模式。

下午，李園園副教授帶來《玩中學華語：中國幼兒園經典語言遊戲在菲律賓華文教學中的應用》分享，精準破解低齡華語課堂枯燥、學習興趣不足等問題，提供大量可直接落地的趣味教學方法，為一線教師提質增效提供實操指引。活動期間，各校代表召開工作委員會會議，梳理華教現狀、研討辦學難點、交流教學經驗，統籌年度發展規劃。

年會閉幕式圓滿舉行，與會嘉賓依次總結發言，現場正式完成第十二屆職員就職宣誓，邱涓涓就任大馬尼拉華教協會會長。她在閉幕致辭中表示，未來將緊密聯動大乘信願寺、菲華教中心及海內外教育資源，持續依托寺院公益平台常態化開展師資培訓、教學研討，並以能仁中學為示範試點，積極推廣AI教學、遊戲化課堂等創新模式，以點帶面提升整體菲華教學水準。

大會尾聲頒發榮譽證書，各單位互贈紀念禮品，圓滿落幕。大乘信願寺表示，未來將持續堅守文教公益初心，持續開放場地、完善配套，全力配合華教協會各項師資培育與文化傳承工作，深耕菲島華教、厚植文脈根基，搭建穩固的中菲人文交流橋樑，培育更多兩國友好使者，為中菲世代友好與菲華華教育新發展貢獻恆久力量。