05/10/2025
🌟 國際義工支援花蓮災區 🌟
9月24日，颱風「樺加沙」重創花蓮。
花蓮馬太鞍溪堰塞湖溢流釀災，泥流瞬間淹沒街道與民宅，災情嚴重。
在第一時間，佛光山總本山由常務副住持慧傳法師帶領，與國際義工一同整理、搬運物資，將溫暖與關懷送往災區。
災後，全台志工自發前往花蓮協助重建，許多人手持鏟子、奮力清理，被親切地稱為「鏟子超人」。他們在泥濘中揮汗，用實際行動為災民開出一條回家的路。
佛光山三位國際義工主動請纓——來自美國的 Landry、澳洲的 Em，以及馬來西亞的 Mee Kee。他們於9月29日跟隨佛光山義工會茶禪義工抵達花蓮，並肩協助。
義工們負責準備食物、剷除淤泥、清洗家具與用品，讓居民能一步步回復日常生活。一路上，他們看到許多義工身穿佛光會會服與青年團團服，深感親切；在災區中，也得到當地師姐的悉心照顧，體會到佛光人的互助精神與組織的重要性。更讓他們印象深刻的是街上景象：每個人都穿著靴子，手持鏟子，齊心協力清理災區，這份集體行動的力量令人感動。
我們由衷感謝所有投入這場救援行動的志工與佛光山義工們。個人的力量或許有限，但集體創作的力量能帶來無限的可能。每一份付出、每一份幫助，都在累積成災區恢復平和與安定的力量。
願這份善與願，持續在人間傳遞，也願花蓮早日恢復安定與光明。
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🌟 International Volunteers Support Hualien Disaster Relief 🌟
On September 24, Typhoon “Hinnamnor” severely struck Hualien.
The dam upstream of Mata’ang Creek overflowed, and mudflows instantly submerged streets and homes, causing serious damage.
At the first opportunity, the Fo Guang Shan monastery, led by Executive Vice Abbot Venerable Hui-Chuan, together with international volunteers, organized and transported supplies to the disaster area, delivering warmth and care to those affected.
In the days following the typhoon, volunteers across Taiwan spontaneously traveled to Hualien to assist with recovery and reconstruction. Many carried shovels and worked tirelessly to clear mud, earning the affectionate nickname “Shovel Superheroes.” Their efforts opened a path home for the residents.
Among them, three international volunteers from Fo Guang Shan stepped forward to help—Landry from the United States, Em from Australia, and Mee Kee from Malaysia. On September 29, they arrived in Hualien alongside Fo Guang Shan’s local volunteers and worked side by side with local helpers.
Their tasks included preparing food, removing mud, and cleaning furniture and household items, helping residents gradually restore their daily lives. Along the way, they felt a deep sense of familiarity seeing volunteers in Fo Guang Shan uniforms and Red BLIA-YAD shirts. They also received careful support from local Dharma sisters, experiencing the spirit of mutual care and the importance of organized cooperation. What left the strongest impression on them was the scene in the streets: everyone wearing boots, holding shovels, and working together—an inspiring demonstration of the power of collective action.
We sincerely thank all volunteers, both local and international, who joined this relief effort. While one person’s strength may be limited, the power of collective effort can create infinite possibilities. Every bit of contribution, every act of help, accumulates to restore peace and stability in the disaster area.
May this kindness and dedication continue to spread in the world, and may Hualien soon recover in safety and light.
