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國際佛光青年團
曼城分團團員大會
BLIA YAD MANCHESTER
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2014/5
BLIA YAD MANCHESTER GENERAL MEETING 2014
Table of Contents
Ode to the Triple Gem ........................................................................ 2
BLIA Member's Creed ......................................................................... 3
Where is the future? .......................................................................... 3
Manchester BLIA YAD Vision .............................................................. 5
2014 International Buddha’s Light International Young Adult
Conference (Taiwan) – Proposals & Ideas for Implementation ......... 6
2014/5 Annual Report ...................................................................... 10
Membership Report ..................................................................... 10
Activity Report .............................................................................. 12
2014 BLIA YAD Achieved Goals................................................. 12
2014 BLIA YAD Activities........................................................... 13
2015 Activity Proposal ...................................................................... 14
Objectives and Action Plan ........................................................... 14
General BLIA YAD Activities .......................................................... 15
2015 BLIA YAD Activity Plans ........................................................ 16
2015 BLIA YAD Presidency & Committee Team Re-election ............ 17
Guidelines for BLIA Members ........................................................... 18
BLIA Anthem ..................................................................................... 19
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Ode to the Triple Gem
Namo Buddhaya
Namo Dharmaya
Namo Sanghaya
Namo Triple Gem
You are our saviour, You are truth
You are our teacher, You are our light
Homage to you, I believe in you, I respect you
Namo Buddhaya
Namo Dharmaya
Namo Sanghaya
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BLIA Member’s Creed
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
We pay homage to the Three Precious Ones with
reverence and actively devote to the propagation
of Buddhism.
We uphold the principle of living Buddhism and
wish happiness and wellbeing for all.
We practice the Buddhist teachings in everyday life
and always maintain devoutness and solemnity in
heart.
We cultivate compassion, wisdom and diligence for
the benefit of both ourselves and others.
We respect our members, all beings and greet
them properly in every occasion.
We develop the wisdom that is within ourselves
through “right understanding” and “right views”.
We experience the joy of Dharma though the
eradication of ignorance and defilements.
We commit ourselves to the liberation of all beings
from suffering and the creation of Pure Land on
Earth.
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Where is the future?
“Master, could you help me find a job?”
Most employers would certainly take my recommendation based on our
relationship and trust. I suggested looking in classified news for job ads,
offering different posts in different fields and answer to those vacancies.
During the interview, you should promote your strengths.
Let the
employer know what you learnt at school and capable of doing for the
company. Youngsters should be able to apply knowledge into skills.
Have they done any contribution to the society or the country?
The most important thing is to have confidence and believe in yourself.
We believe in Buddha, but the Buddha doesn’t need us to believe him
and does not affect him, whether believe him or not.
If you studied finance, you should make the banks need you. If you
studied law, you should make the legal firms need you. No matter what
field, somebody is need in that field. Make them know you have the
ability to help them. Have faith in yourself and believe you can apply
your studies to your professional career.
You should have
responsibilities; have strong willingness; be courteous; have courage to
bear the consequences; be diligent and spread happiness to others.
Youngsters should zealously serve people “What can I do for my
family/parents?”; “What have I done so far to contribute to my family?
People? Society? Country?”
If you think for others this way and be
needed by people, you will have a future!
Extracted from Master Hsing Yun’s teachings - International Buddhist
Light Young Adult Conference 2015
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Manchester BLIA YAD Vision
Empowering spiritual and personal development of Young Adults
through the wisdom and application of Humanistic Buddhism.
Thus, contributing towards a better wellbeing for themselves,
family, society and environment.
Spiritual Development:
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To find peace and happiness.
To learn and practice Buddhism and develop dharma
friendships that will helps us progress in our own lives
and help other's too.
Personal Development:
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To learn about ourselves so we become the best of
ourselves.
Skills and experience development and sharing
Aims
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Humanistic Buddhism - a source of direction and support
Provide a support network, home for personal, health to career
Provide young adults opportunities to grow and develop their
potential
Opportunity to give/share and apply resources e.g. mindfulness.
Developing supportive relationship between BLIA and YADs
Live life to its fullest through wisdom and compassion
Underlying Principles
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To follow the 3 D's - Think, Speak and Do Good Deeds
To follow the 4 G's - Give Convenience; Joy; Hope and
Confidence
Establish platform for everyone to share and experience
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BLIA YAD MANCHESTER GENERAL MEETING 2014
2014 International Buddha’s Light
International Young Adult Conference
(Taiwan) – Proposals & Ideas for
Implementation
Detailed Resolutions in IBLYAD Resolutions Document
Proposal 1 - To publish “Venerable Master Hsing Yun: 60 Years of
Dharma Propagation Youth version”.
Implementation:
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Gather resource, impact and learning from Master Hsing
Yun’s activity promotion of Humanistic Buddhism in
Manchester and send to Head Quarters.
Proposal 2 - To promote Year 2015 as a Year of Practitioner for
BLIA YAD.
Implementation:
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Promote 5 precepts.
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Celebrate Buddha’s Birthday – propagate story of “Prince
Siddhartha” e.g. in a performance.
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Participate in 8 Precepts Retreat to repent bad karma,
purify mind and practice to attain bodhi.
Proposal 3 – Discuss policy and procedure re: advancement for all
levels of the BLIA YAD staff & lecturer
Implementation:
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Make accessible specific assessments, implementation of
policies and procedures related to interactions with
temple, Buddhist etiquette etc.
Proposal 4 – Qualification of staff and lectures of the BLIA YAD
Implementation:

Receive assignments, training and courses regarding
dharma
prorogation
speech,
group
dynamic
and
explaining Humanistic Buddhism.
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List of qualifications available.
Proposal 5 – To establish policy for requesting international
support for subdivisions.
Implementation:

Create international exchange platform for BLIA YAD staff
and uphold training quality.
Proposal 6 – Volunteer Recruitment Strategy
Implementation:

Opportunities to experience volunteer benefit – working
holidays, volunteering abroad, pilgrimage trips to Fo
Guang Shan.
Proposal 7 – Encourage junior/high school students to volunteer
at temple.
Implementation:
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Liaise and arrange with schools regarding volunteer
experience for students.
Proposal 8 - Encourage active protection of environment and
awareness of carbon reduction on earth.
Implementation:
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Advocate vegetarianism
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Pick
up
rubbish/cleaning
day/
Cleaning
in
local
environment, streets.
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Reduce use of transportation – to walk, cycle and benefit
health and environment.
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Selected days - no plastic day; no etc..day

SWAP shop - use of FreeCycle
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Forum: Environmental protection website information on
FB (info include video e.g. Earthlings and The Inconvenient
truth)
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Education of children- camps (make own carrier bags)
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Responsibilities of cooking using environmentally friendly
methods
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Seminars regarding this for children and adults
Proposal 9 – Organise regular youth camps across continent.
Implementation:
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Joint organisation with other YAD subdivisions of a YAD
camp.
Proposal 10 – Discuss co-organisers and details for 2015 IBLYAE
Conference
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Implementation:
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Meeting to prepare for 2015 IBLYE Conference
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BLIA YAD MANCHESTER GENERAL MEETING 2014
2014 Annual Report
Membership Report
YAD members include a range of youths from different ethnicity
and background. Although currently, the majority are from
Malaysia – there are also those from UK, Singapore, India and HK,
China. Some are currently in employment and the majority are
students. There are a couple of members who also reside in
nearby county such as Liverpool.
2013-2014
Number of active members: 30
White Elephant: 1
BLIA YAD feedback
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“Makes me feel at home when I’m away from my family.”
“I’ve learnt why people engage in different Buddhist
practice.”
“I’ve learnt to accept change, become confident as a
public speaker and be patient.”
“I made friends, feel like they are my brothers and sisters.”
“I’ve found a ground of friends who can help people in
need/”
“I don’t have to make donation to get involved with
charity.”
“I’ve learnt how a large organisation runs now.”
£10 Yearly Membership & Renewal
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曼城佛光青年團年度財務報告
BLIA YAD Manchester Subdivision
2014 Financial Report
收入與支出報告
Income & Expenses Report
年月份
Date
April 2014
摘要
Description
收入
Income
Membership Fees
Sports Meet
Lantern Festival Prize
November 2014
Hong's Uncle's Funeral
December 2014
Membership Fees
(Cathleen collected)
餘額
Balance
£90.00
(Michelle collected £90)
June 2014
September 2014
支出
Expenses
£290.00
£236.08
£29.99
£70.00
£13.00
Sub-total
£393.00
£336.07
Total up to 31/12/2014
Total bring forward from Year 2013
Total Balance for the Year 2014
£56.93
£2,294.36
£2,351.29
戶口及現金
Account & Cash
摘要
餘額
Description
Balance
Amount saved in HSBC Bank Account
£2,074.36
Amount in Cash
(Michelle keeps £240; Cat £36.93 Sports Meet Leftover 20.93 &
Membership 13)
£276.93
Total Balance
£2,351.29
TOTAL BALANCE £2,351.29
(To Date: 31/12/2014)
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Activity Report
2014 BLIA YAD Achieved Goals
1. An increase in new activities in 2014 e.g. Sports Meet with
London; Children’s Dharma Group; Temple services such as
Three Refuge, Blessing Ceremonies; Buddhist education
School visits
2. Developed consistency of YAD cooking in its quality and
additional responsibility to cook food for Buddha’s offering.
3. Increased frequency of Dharma Study Group.
4. Developed and available new Manchester YAD T-shirt for
2015.
5. Increased teamwork, engagement and learning with BLIA and
Fo Guang Shan temple activities – Temple Volunteering &
International Buddhist Light Young Adult Conference.
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2014 BLIA YAD Activities
(excluding FGS Temple services)
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Chinese New Year Celebration
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group & Socials
Lantern Festival
YAD Cooking
Mother’s Day Appreciation
Meditation
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group & Socials
Qing Ming Service Volunteering
Performance ‘3 Good Deeds’ filming
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group
BLIA YAD Family Day out
Buddha Birthday Bathing Ceremony
School Visits re: Learning about Buddhism
BUPA Charity Run & Table Tennis sessions
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group & Socials
BLIA YAD Manchester London Sports Meet
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group
IBLYAC (Conference) Headquarters Taiwan
International Youth Seminar
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group
Badminton & Socials
Mid-Autumn Festival
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group
Health Campaign I
Manchester Buddhist Convention
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group
Shrine Cleaning
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group
YAD Cooking & Dharma Study Group
Children’s Christmas Party
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2015 Activity Proposal
Objectives and Action Plan
Objectives
Action Plan
1.
To review and implement 2014
IBLYA Proposals
Committee meeting to prioritise and
organise goals and implementation.
2.
Continue to support temple and
learn from BLIA.
3.
Strengthen the core structure and
internal circulation system of YAD
Manchester
4.
Increase participation in Dharmarelated activities
5.
Establish routine of activities that
meet the needs and interests of the
young adults and community
6.
Develop booklets & portfolio with
basic activities/skill to assist handover
of roles and information sharing.
7.
Recruit and invite as many new
members to the YAD
8.
Continue participation in developing
skills and consistency of monthly
YAD Vegetarian Cooking
Continuing liaising with BLIA members
for all temple related activities.
Involvement in BLIA-YAD family day trips
& BLIA meetings
Establishing a Committee Team with
Roles & responsibilities booklet.
Develop Manchester YAD Uniform &
occasion cards.
Organisation of Study Group & engaging
in International YAD events.
Attendance in meditation and dharma
talks.
Facilitating and engaging in Health
Campaign; Forum debates; Manchester
Buddhist Convention; local volunteer
activities; Sports meet
To update folder, write and combine
written guides for all activities ie.g. “YAD
cookbook; Health Campaign
Complete YAD History report for YAD
Conference.”
Organise an Open Day for Manchester
YAD and network with local Manchester
societies.
Establish YAD cooking leaders and
continue cooking once a month.
9.
Continue and develop effective
communication between members.
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Use of posters and various forms of
media such as Facebook, email and
telephone.
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General BLIA YAD Activities
1.1.1. Education
1.1.1.1.
Dharma Learning
o
Study Group
o
Meditation
o
Dharma talks
1.1.1.1.
Life skills
o
Forum
o
Health Campaign
1.1.2. Volunteering
o
Temple Services and Events
o
Community Volunteering
1.1.3. YAD Cooking Group
1.1.4. YAD Arts and Performance
o
Music and Hand dance group
1.1.4..1. Harmonise
1.1.4..2. Great Compassionate Song/Dance
1.1.4..3. 3 Good Deeds
1.1.4..4. Love Youth
o
Lion Dance Group
o
Design of uniform and cards
1.1.5. Social Group
o
Meals
o
Indoor/ Outdoor Activities
o
Sports Meet
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2015 BLIA YAD Activity Plans: For next 3 months
(Please see Fo Guang Shan Timetable for main Temple
services/events for the year)
Time
Plan
th
January
11 13:30
th
18 08:00
th
18 14-17:00
th
25 13:30
February
1 13:30
th
8 14:-17:00
th
18 19:00
th
19 10:30
TBC
nd
22 08:-18:00
March
st
st
1 14:00
th
th
9 -13
14th -15th
2014/15 BLIA YAD AGM & Re-election
YAD Cook
Dharma Group Leadership Training
Health Campaign & Charity Cake sale
Volunteer’s Appreciation Afternoon Part
Dharma Group Leadership Training
Chinese New Year Eve Dinner & Chant
CNY Grand Offering Service
YAD Cooking
China Town CNY Stall
Lantern Festival Celebration
To be confirmed with Venerable
Regular Monthly Activities
o Sunday Chanting Service
o 4th Sunday 9.30 AM YAD Cooking 1.30 PM YAD Study Group
o BLIA YAD Committee Meeting
Upcoming ……
 Health campaign II & Charity Cake Sale (Twice a Year)
 Children’s Summer Camp
 Children’s Dharma Group Facilitator Volunteering
 Dharma Study Group Train the Trainer
 YAD Cooking Train the Trainer
 Nursing Home visit
 MacMillan Coffee Cake sale
 Big Fun Run/Hikes
 School Visits on Buddhism Studies
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BLIA YAD MANCHESTER GENERAL MEETING 2014
2015 BLIA YAD Presidency & Committee
Team
Re-election
Nominated Committee Team candidates to be elected:
Michelle Choi
Edward Chee
Weh Loong Gan
Edwin Lee
Jackie Liew
Cathleen Liu
Alex Tan
Jane June Tan
Siew Hon Teay
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BLIA YAD MANCHESTER GENERAL MEETING 2014
Guidelines for BLIA Members
1. We pay homage to the Triple Gem with reverence and
actively devote our lives to the propagation of Buddhism.
2. We uphold the principle of Humanistic Buddhism and wish
everyone health and happiness.
3. We practice the Buddhist teaching in everyday life and
always maintain a devout and solemn heart.
4. We cultivate compassion, wisdom, and diligence for the
benefit of all beings.
5. We respect our members and greet them warmly on every
occasion.
6. We develop the wisdom that is within ourselves through
“right understanding” and “right view.”
7. We experience the joy of Dharma through the eradiction of
ignorance and defilements.
8. We commit ourselves to the liberation of all beings from
suffering and the creation of a pure land on Earth.
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BLIA YAD MANCHESTER GENERAL MEETING 2014
BLIA Anthem
Our objective is to spread the Buddha Dharma;
Our believe is to discern evil and right;
Our spirit is to learn from the Four Great Bodhisattvas;
Our sincere hope is to construct a Buddha’s Light Pureland.
Let us benefit mankind with world vision.
Let us coexist as one and embrace the Universe.
Listen to our hearty wish:
Buddha’s Light shines universally.
The Dharma stream forever flows.
Listen to our hearty wish:
Buddha’s Light shines universally.
The Dharma stream forever flows.
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BLIA YAD MANCHESTER GENERAL MEETING 2014
Address: 540 Stretford Road, Old Trafford, M16 9AF
Tel: 0161 872 3338
Website: http://fgsman.wordpress.com/
YAD Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ManchesterBLIAYAD
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