跨越界限：國際義工專訪—艾雅娜‧布達

　Ayana introducing Buddhist Plant Personality Test

自從建館以來，佛館一直秉持佛光山開山祖師星雲大師的願景：「弘揚佛法遍天下，不為個己求安樂。」吸引了無數外籍人士前來館內做義工。本期國際接軌介紹一位來自東加勒比海的西印度群島國家聖露西亞的國際義工—艾雅娜‧布達。以下是她的分享：「我是艾雅娜，目前在佛館國 際組服務。第一次踏入佛館，是參加學校的戶外教學活動。佛教植物園區的平靜祥和瞬間打動了我，促使我決定回來佛館做義工。在佛館眾多的建築中，功德碑牆最讓我印象深刻。對陌生遊客而言，它只是寫滿漢字的普通牆壁，但當我了解到文字背後的意義，普通的牆壁變得生動起來。在服務遊客時，有許多人主動與我交流，我也會以有限的中文與他們熱情聊天。透過義工的服務，我體驗到團隊合作、館內活動推介及展覽維護。更令我開心的是，我結識了同期來館實習的好朋友Kelly。非常感恩能夠成為佛館的義工，讓我有機會服務很多人。」

佛館誠摯邀請來自世界各地的義工加入。欲報名國際義工，請瀏覽我們的網站。

The Buddha Museum has upheld Fo Guang Shan Founding Master—Ven. Master Hsing Yun's vision of "Spreading Buddhism throughout the world, not seeking personal comfort" ever since it was open to the public. Over the years, it has drawn in numerous international volunteers, all welcomed with open arms. In this article, we will introduce Ayana Boodha, an international volunteer from Saint Lucia, an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean.

Here is her sharing: “My name is Ayana, and I currently serve in the International Affairs Department of the Buddha Museum. My first visit to the museumwas during an outdoor educational trip. I was instantly captivated by the serene and harmonious atmosphere of the Buddhist Botanical Gardens, which led me to decide to return as a volunteer. Among the museum's architecture, the Wall of Benefactors impresses me most. To unfamiliar visitors, it appears as an ordinary wall adorned with Chinese characters. However, as I came to understand the meanings behind those characters, the wall was brought to life. While assisting visitors, many approach me for conversations, and I enthusiastically engage with them using my limited Chinese language skills. Through volunteering, I have gained experience in teamwork, promoting activities and maintaining exhibitions through volunteering. What brings me even greater joy is that I have made good friends with a fellow intern Kelly. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a volunteer, which allows me to serve many people.”

The Buddha Museum invites volunteers from all cross the world. To join us, please visit our website.

https://sites.google.com/view/joinusatbm