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On August 30, 2025, the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden of Canada was filled with auspicious solemnity, resonating with chanting and ceremonial music. In this sacred ground where Eastern and Western wisdom and faith converge, venerable Dharma masters, honored guests, devoted supporters, and community leaders from across Canada gathered to witness a milestone event—the Beam-Raising Ceremony of the Grand Archway and the plaque unveiling ceremony marking the collaboration between Trent University and Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden of Canada.
In the morning, the majestic archway was ceremoniously raised amidst the chanting of the Buddha’s name, symbolizing the solid foundation of the Dharma and the enduring continuity of its lineage. Shortly thereafter, the unveiling of collaborative plaques between Trent University and Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden of Canada took place at the Hall of Shan Cai, signifying a historic moment where Buddhist culture and modern education join hands, reflecting the harmony of wisdom and compassion.
This day of dual celebration not only carried forward the legacy of Buddhist architectural traditions but also marked a new beginning in the cultural exchanges between East and West.
Education in Partnership · Wisdom and Continuity
Following the solemn beam-raising ceremony, guests proceeded to the Hall of Shan Cai. At 11:45 a.m., the plaque unveiling ceremony marking the collaboration between Trent University and the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden of Canada was held with great dignity. President Cathy Bruce and Venerable Dayi jointly unveiled two plaques: the “Trent University Global Exchange and Cooperation Office at Wutai Shan” and the “Trent University Teaching and Practice Base at Wutai Shan.”
This milestone stands not only as a testament to the partnership between education and Buddhist culture, but also as a symbol of the harmony between wisdom and the human spirit. Both sides share a clear vision: to build bridges for cultural and academic exchange, to foster dialogue between Buddhist philosophy and modern scholarship, to cultivate talents who embody both compassion and wisdom, and to contribute—through the peaceful spirit of Buddhism and the social responsibility of education—to harmony in society and peace in the world.
During the plaque unveiling ceremony, Venerable Dayi delivered an address, emphasizing the profound significance of collaboration between Buddhist culture and education. President Cathy Bruce, in her remarks, highlighted that this partnership would provide young students with fertile ground where wisdom and spirit may grow together. Her foresight and vision were warmly commended by all attendees.
On this occasion, Venerable Dayi and representatives of Trent University exchanged commemorative gifts, symbolizing the lasting bonds of this meaningful cooperation. Guests and devoted supporters then gathered before the plaques for group photos, collectively bearing witness to this historic moment.
A Double Celebration · A Legacy to Last
From start to finish, the entire gathering was imbued with solemn dignity and harmonious joy, honoring Buddhist rituals while also reflecting the spirit of cultural exchange between East and West. From the majestic
raising of the Grand Archway’s beam to the unveiling of the educational partnership, this day of dual celebration not only displayed the grandeur of the Buddhist tradition, but also marked a new chapter for the flourishing of Buddhist wisdom in Canada and for the advancement of intercultural collaboration.
The successful completion of the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden of Canada Beam-Raising Ceremony together with the Trent University plaque unveiling will surely be recorded in history as a shining milestone in the integration of Buddhist culture and education. May the merits of this event be dedicated to the Dharma realm of the ten : may the monastery flourish, the light of the Buddha shine ever brighter, heavenly beings rejoice, the nation prosper, and may all sentient beings attain abundant blessings and wisdom.
2025年8月30日，加拿大五台山在大牌樓升梁慶典的吉祥日子裡，再迎殊勝盛事－Trent大學與加國五台山合作的掛牌儀式在加國五台山大廳隆重舉行。欣奉盛事， Cathy Bruce校長率副校長兼教務長Mark Skinner 博士、國際事務助理副校長Glennice Burns等Trent 大學貴賓蒞臨加國五台山，與各界來賓、護法居士及社會賢達齊聚一堂，共同見證 “特倫特大學五台山基地山合作場所 五台山特倫特教法。
特倫特大學（Trent University）是加拿大安大略省的一所公立文理大學，創立於1964年，主校區位於彼得堡市，並在奧沙瓦設有分校。
主校區依傍奧托納比河，被譽為全球最美麗的100所大學之一，現有一萬多名學生。
連續十三年位列安省本科大學第一，培養出諾貝爾獎得主與羅德學者，特倫特以優質教育、豐厚獎學金和人文關懷的學習社區聞名。
達義大和尚代表加拿大佛教會、加國五台山歡迎到場蒞臨盛會的嘉賓，他表示：這兩個牌匾的揭幕，不僅標誌著教育與文化的攜手，更像徵著智慧與心靈的契合，為佛教文化與現代教育的深度融合開闢了新路徑。
Cathy Bruce校長在致詞中首先回憶了自己上任第四天便首次拜訪五台山的經歷。她強調，這兩個牌匾不僅是雙方合作的紀念，更是雙方夥伴關係帶來的力量、和平與永續恆久，「今天，我們慶祝的不僅是一個新篇章的開啟，更是未來無限綻放的希望」校長最後說道。
因緣殊勝 教育與文化的交融 佛教講「因緣和合」。五台山自古以來為文殊菩薩智慧道場，象徵慈悲與智慧的圓滿。加國五台山自落成以來，秉持加拿大佛教會一貫的弘揚佛法、促進交流、服務社會，深深紮根於加拿大這片多元文化沃土的傳統。 Trent大學則以卓越的學術聲譽和人文關懷聞名，致力於培養具有全球視野和社會責任感的人才。此次合作，正是教育與文化交相輝映、慈悲與智慧相互呼應的典範。
四大目標 共創未來 在掛牌儀式上，雙方提出了合作的願景：
1. 搭建橋樑，促進交流 ——讓佛教智慧走進校園，讓學術殿堂更添光明與溫度；
2. 融合佛學與現代學術 ——以佛法「緣起」「無常」等思想，與哲學、人文、科學研究產生對話與共鳴；
3. 培養慈悲與智慧兼修的人才 ——幫助青年在學業之外找到內心的安定與力量；
4. 為社會和諧與世界和平貢獻力量 ——以佛教的和平精神和教育的社會責任，共同回應時代的挑戰。
歷史時刻 在善緣啟新 儀式上，Cathy Bruce校長以其遠見卓識受到與會各界人士的高度讚賞。她以開放與包容成就了這份合作，讓智慧與慈悲得以在新的平台上紮根、成長。
