Fo Guang Shan Temple visit 2019

Hi! Today I'm gonna be sharing you my experience in Fo Guang Shan Temple visit 2019 trip.

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3G4G  Experience 2019

In the 14th of May, My class (7/8Tz) Bh, Ts and Sh classes went to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple or we call it 3G4G. 3G stands for doing good deeds, say good words and think good thoughts. The 4G stands for Giving others hope, give others joy, give others convenience and give others confidence. It was a lovely sunny early morning at about 9:00 AM, we started going into our buses. I and my class 7/8Tz  were with 7/8Bh class on the bus. As I walk in the bus, I choose the first single seat in the front because I like to see the view. A couple of minutes later we arrived in the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple. They welcomed us with some warm greetings. After that, they split us into two groups. My class and Bh class was in Group 2 while the Sh and Ts class is in Group 1.

We all waddled to the Art Gallery and they explained to us what does 3G4G means. Next, That’s when we got split up, Group 1 went to the other side, while us we went to the Flower Origami part. First, we choose a flower paper origami parts. The instructor explained to us how to do it.

After about 5 minutes later everyone was finished.  There were some Pink, Blue, White/Cream, Orange and Yellow colours of flowers. But for me, I choose the Pink one because I like Pink.

Next, we watch a video about their Buddha of how he gives Joy, Hope, Confidence and Convenience to others,  It was really nice to know their cultures. After we watch the video we have some Q and A’s about the video and summerise up of what happened in the video.
Thirdly, we went outside to get some water tattoos! Based on my observations in the water tattoo it says what are 3G4G.  We lined up and get our water tattoos, first, she gets the tattoo template and wet it in my hand. We put our other hand over it in 40 seconds so the water tattoo is firmly stuck.

After that, we lined up to get cookies and water. We receive 2 cookies in one small clear plastic packaging and water in packaging like the type of Yoghurt packaging which seems a bit odd. After everyone receives a cookie and water we sat down in the edge. The other groups which are Sh and Ts class also arrived and get their cookies and water. We were just eating, then suddenly, the bird pooped in the arms of one of the boys in Bh which is Jullien. It was so funny and unexpected and everyone laughed.

Thirdly, we waddled again upstairs and they showed us their library. The library was quite small so we were a bit crowded. Their library was full of Chinese books, English books etc. Apparently, that library was a bit old so it didn’t have a computer in it. Lastly, everyone gathered up in the main part of the temple. There inside, there’s a thing where you can bath the Buddha. Mostly half of the everyone bath the Buddha and half of it didn’t. I didn’t bath the Buddha because I was too shy to go up there and everyone staring at you while bathing the Buddha so I didn’t go up.

After bathing the Buddha, We also did a quick meditation. Everyone sat on the ground a relax their bodies and close their eyes. We did meditation for 3 minutes. After the meditation, my body feels relax but the others say it hurts their back. It’s probably because they straighten their backs too much. Lastly, they give us a little token bell with a red paper hanging underneath the bell and it says what is the 3G4G’s. Overall my Experience in 3G4G visiting the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple again in 2019 was great and fabulous.

Facts:

The paper flower origami that we did. Is actually called "Lotus".

Here's what it looks like in real life:

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Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple visit!

Kia ora!, Last Tuesday we visit the lovely Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple. It was delightful to experience their culture. We've done a lot of entertainment things like, making a stunning pink flower that meaningful for them and it's called "Lotus".

After we arrived, they welcomed us with peace and harmony, they split us in two groups and I'm in first group. First we strolled through the nearest art gallery space, the art was indescribable cause it was so fabulous, and It's a landscaping art and they teach us what's 3G4G means. It means 3 good deeds and 4 givings. 
Next, we waddled peacefully through the other art gallery space, the other one is similar to the first one, but that one is more unique than the other one.
Thirdly, We paraded to the small library, where the Chinese translated to English books located, Fourthly, we marched outside and stuck a fake tattoo that says 3G4G on our hand.
Finally, we waddled inside and crafted a Lotus flower, it was easy to make and interactive looking and before it we bathed the Buddha.
Lastly, we pranced towards outside and they give us a tasty food.
Endlessly, we strolled again inside and the NZ police do something fun with us like try to wear their uniform and takes a couple of picture , they also taught us what are the values of police. After that, the 3G4G played a video about Buddha and after that we finally do a meditation with them.

Reflection: I enjoyed experiencing it and I learned a lot of cool things about their culture.