嶄新篇章 續創輝煌-加拿大一貫道總會成立大會

有緣千里  嘉賓雲集
10月27日，溫哥華道親們在崇德佛院用心準備精緻茶點，靜待總會團的蒞臨。理事長張美霞點傳師發表歡迎詞，秘書長房眉生點傳師向總會報告成立大會的流程。下午，參訪基礎忠恕明華道院，道親熱情歡迎。由副理事長褚點傳師報告基礎忠恕道場在加拿大傳道歷程。晚上，總會團回到崇德佛院，品嚐精緻晚宴。

Destined from a Thousand Miles Away, Distinguished Guests’ Arrival
On October 27th, Vancouver Tao members prepared an afternoon tea at the Fa-Yi Chong-De Vancouver Temple in British Columbia of Canada, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the leaders of the respective Tao groups and international delegate teams. President Master Mei Shia Chang delivered a welcoming speech, followed by Secretary Master Mei Sheng Fang presenting the rundown on the Inauguration of I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada’s event.

In the afternoon, a visit was made to I-Kuan Tao Ming Hwa Temple, and Tao members warmly welcomed theguests. Vice President Chu shared the history of Ji-Chu Zhong-Shu’s propagation work in Canada. In theevening, the group returned to the Fa-Yi Chong-De Vancouver Temple for a wonderful dinner.

嶄新篇章 共沐天恩
2023年10月28日，清晨在加拿大一貫道總會工作小組的群組裡，互相加油打氣的訊息不斷。位於溫哥華市區華埠的富大酒店，一早就有此起彼落的問好聲，工作人員忙進忙出各司其職，務必把總會成立大會辦到圓滿，讓各國嘉賓不虛此行。

A New Chapter, Together Receiving Heavenly Blessings
On October 28, 2023, early in the morning, within the group chat of the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada’s working group, there were continuous messages of encouragement and support. At the Floata Restaurant, located in downtown Vancouver, our group of volunteers were busy with their assigned tasks. Determined to ensure the success of the Inauguration of I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada event and make the visit of our respectful international guests worthwhile.

總會成立 再創新局
會場內燈光、佈置、影音測試及桌號擺放就位。美麗端莊的迎賓禮生在會場門口一字排開，帶著最燦爛的笑容，招呼歡迎貴賓蒞臨。九點各國嘉賓參訪團陸續抵達。馬經理慈悲勉勵，加拿大一貫道總會是世界上第18個總會。

The Inauguration of the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada, Pioneering a New Era
The lighting, venue decorations, audio and video media testings, and table assignments were in place. Beautiful greeters lined up in a row at the entrance of the venue, with the brightest smiles, greeting and welcoming our distinguished guests. At nine o'clock, honorable guests from around the world began to arrive. Master Ma’s kind words and encouragement, announcing that the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada is the 18th country to have an I-Kuan Tao Association in the world.

大會成立 祝福無限
司儀紀冠宇、房彤芸宣布第一個環節是歡迎各國嘉賓入場。在色彩繽紛的氣球拱門下，和道親熱情夾道歡呼鼓掌聲中，依次入場的各地代表是寶光玉山、發一崇德、洛杉磯/舊金山、西雅圖、菲律賓、馬來西亞、新加坡、一貫道總會和加拿大溫哥華。最後是加拿大國旗、總會會旗及敬愛的大會主持人馬經理。現場掌聲雷動、加上加拿大國旗搖動，各位道親們終於又齊聚一堂，場面溫馨感人。

The Establishment of the Conference, Infinite Blessings
Hosts Zahar Ji and Tung Yun Fang announced that the start of the event was welcoming honorable guests from various countries. Under a colorful balloon arch and amidst the enthusiastic cheers and applause from Tao members, representatives from different regions entered one after another. The representatives included Bao-Guang Yu-Shan, Fa-Yi Chong-De, Los Angeles/San Francisco, Seattle, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, the Chinese I-Kuan Tao Global Association, and Vancouver, Canada. Finally, the Canadian flag, the Association flag, and the beloved event host, Master Ma, entered. The audience applauded loudly, and with the Canadian flag waving, Tao members were once again gathered together, what a heartwarming and moving scene.

舞獅好彩頭 聖道遍娑婆
象徵如意吉祥的舞獅在前人輩們的點睛儀式後甦醒。在振奮有力的鼓聲下，舞出對加拿大一貫道總會成立祝福恭賀的好彩頭(菜頭)。預祝總會的成立，將促成世界各地以及加拿大各省分、各組線更多的團結合作及交流。人才濟濟，讓一貫道傳遍萬國九州，世界大同的理想更向前邁進一大步。在前人輩們的剪綵下，總會成立大會正式開始。全體與會道親合唱，加拿大國歌及一貫道總會會歌後，馬經理為大家介紹各國嘉賓。前人輩們遠道重洋，風塵僕僕搭了十幾個小時飛機，來到溫哥華。憑著對道真理真天命真的堅定信念，對加拿大後學們的愛與期許，獻上最深最真摯的祝福。

Lucky Lion Dance, the Holy Tao Spreads Across the World
Symbolizing good luck, the lion dance awoke after the Tao seniors’ eye-dotting ceremony. With beats of the drums, they performed the lion dance to celebrate and bless the establishment of the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada. We anticipate that the establishment of the Canadian Association will lead to more unity, cooperation, and exchange of experiences and resources among regions worldwide, as well as among Provinces and groups within Canada. With a wealth of talent, I-Kuan Tao will spread its teachings across the world, taking a significant step closer to the Utopia World. After the Tao seniors’ ribbon-cutting ceremony, the inauguration of the Association officially began. After all attending Tao members sang the Canadian national anthem and the Association's hymn, Master Ma introduced the international honourable guests.

These seniors came from afar, after long hours of travel to get to Vancouver. With unwavering faith in the truth of Tao, their dedication, love, and great expectations for us, they offered their deepest and most sincere blessings.

天助自助 眾生引渡  
列治文省議員姚君憲議員(Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Mr. Henry Yao)，肯定一貫道五教同源，宣揚中華文化的重要影響力，以及「化人心為良善，濟世界為大同」的正面社會貢獻，給予高度肯定。王寶宗理事長恭喜加拿大在理事長張點傳師、副理事長褚點傳師及秘書長房點傳師帶領的講師群團隊，積極向政府立案申請通過了加拿大一貫道總會成立，成為世界上第18個一貫道總會。

Heaven Helps Those Who Helped Themselves
Mr. Henry Yao, a Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, recognized the significant
influence of I-Kuan Tao in promoting the traditional Chinese culture and its positive contributions to society with its principles of “Transforming the hearts of people for goodness, and making the world for Great Unity.”President Wang Pao-Tzong congratulated Canada on the proactive efforts of the leadership team, led by President Chang, Vice President Chu, and Secretary Fang in successfully completing the registration of the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada with the Federal and Provincial government, making it the 18th country for the I-Kuan Tao Association worldwide.

回首老前人、前人輩來到北美洲開荒，各組線發心陸續成立佛堂渡化眾生，克服異鄉語言文化的不同，及異國氣候生活適應的挑戰。但有白陽天使在的地方，就有仙佛慈悲打幫助道。聖道的種子也在這片土地上開枝散葉、蓬勃發展。今天隨著加拿大一貫道總會的成立，就代表時機成熟，祝福加拿大總會人才濟濟，道務蒸蒸日上、更上層樓。王理事長也邀請各組線組團，參訪一貫道白陽聖廟祖師紀念館及各道場各組線道務中心朝聖。

Looking back at the pioneers and predecessors who came to North America for Tao propagation,
establishing temples one after another, and overcoming barriers such as language and cultural differences, and adapting to new life in a foreign country. Where there are Bai-Yang angels, there will be the blessing and support from Buddhas and Bodhisattva. The seeds of the Holy Tao also took root and flourished in this land.

Today, with the establishment of the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada, it signifies that the time is ripe. We bless the Association with a wealth of talent, the advancement of Tao propagation, and reaching new heights. President Wang also invited various branches and teams to visit the Bai-Yang Temple of Heaven and the various Tao societies and centres for future pilgrimage trips.

組線開荒  聖道傳揚
歡迎加拿大一貫道總會理事們上台。張美霞點傳師為第一任理事長。張理事長代表致詞感恩世界各地前人、前賢們對加拿大的祝福與指導。並感恩自1988年起就有基礎忠恕開荒設壇。之後興毅陸續來開荒設壇。1994年發一崇德開荒設壇。1996年發一天元長聖開荒設壇。還有天祥、寶光玉山、寶光建德、寶光元德、發一靈隱等組線，道務蓬勃發展。

Pioneering in Propagation Work, Spreading the Holy Dao
A warm welcome to the directors of the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada as they take the stage. Master Mei Shia Chang was appointed as the first President. President Chang expressed gratitude and acknowledged the blessings and guidance of leadership and seniors from around the world for Canada. She also shared the history of the Tao propagation in Canada, began as early as 1988 with Zhong Shu, followed by Xing-Yi, Fa-Yi Chong-De in 1994, Fa-Yi Tian-Yuan Chang-Sheng in 1996, and various other branches, including Tian-Xiang, Bao-Guang Yu-Shan, Bao-Guang Jian-De, Bao-Guang Yuan-De, and Fa-Yi Ling-Yin, contributing to the thriving development of Tao affairs.

加拿大一貫道總會的成立，象徵加拿大總會能集結各組線各單位的力量。透過團結攜手合作，將大道傳遍加拿大每一個角落。加拿大總會的共同目標，是讓更多的眾生，不論國籍、身分、性別、種族、語言、文化，皆能在這個多元包容的移民國度，同登法船，明心見性，達本還源。

The establishment of the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada symbolizes its ability to unite the strengths of various branches and units in Canada. Through unity and collaboration, the Great Tao will be spread to every corner of Canada. The goal of the Canadian Association is to allow more sentient beings, regardless of nationality, status, gender, race, language, or culture, to all board the boat of Dharma in this diverse and inclusive immigrant nation, to attain the enlightened minds and return to their Buddha nature.

揭牌授旗 致贈匾額
榮重莊嚴的揭牌授旗，象徵加拿大一貫道總會、一貫道總會溫哥華辦事處及一貫道總會多倫多辦事處正式揭開了序幕。全球總會王理事長，親手交付加拿大總會張理事長，加拿大的一貫道總會會旗。有承上啟下及使命傳承的重大意義。在總會會旗搖曳中，交織著與會餘400多位道親們熱烈掌聲，人人對一貫道在加拿大的未來發展，都充滿厚望與期待。

Unveiling the Official Flag and Plaques
The solemn unveiling ceremony symbolizes the official beginning of the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada, the I-Kuan Tao Association Office in Vancouver, and the I-Kuan Tao Association Office in Toronto. President Wang of the Chinese I-Kuan Tao Global Association, ceremoniously entrusted the sacred flag of the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada to President Chang, signifying the unity and shared purpose of the global I-Kuan Tao community. As the Association flag waved, more than 400 enthusiastic Tao members in attendance joined in applause, full of hope and expectations for the promising future development of I-Kuan Tao in Canada.

貴賓贈禮 禮尚往來
令人更感動的是，各國嘉賓還精心準備贈禮祝賀加拿大一貫道總會。各國代表包括發一崇德新加坡道場、發一崇德吉隆坡道場、泰國清邁道務中心、菲律賓道務中心，依序上台致贈禮物。張理事長也代表致贈各國嘉賓，加拿大本地最具代表性的楓糖漿。

Gifting
What’s even more touching is that various guests from around the globe prepared gifts to congratulate the I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada. Representatives from different countries, including the Fa-Yi Chong-De Singapore Tao Society, Fa-Yi Chong-De Kuala Lumpur Tao Society, Chiang Mai Tao Affairs Centre, and the Philippines Tao Affairs Centre, took the stage in sequence to present their gifts. President Chang also represented Canada in presenting gifts to the international honourable guests, offering the most representative local Canadian gift, maple syrup.

精彩節目 溫馨笑語
加拿大道親帶著感恩的心，在這樣殊勝的日子，精心準備多元化的表演節目，帶領嘉賓親身體驗加拿大這片多元文化融合的特殊性，也能看到中西文化激盪呈現出的豐富饗宴。太極扇舞，是一門兼具優美動作與內在平衡的舞蹈藝術，象徵著和諧與健美舞步的完美結合。伴隨《精忠昭日月》高亢的歌曲中，欣賞一場極具力與美的太極扇舞表演。

Spectacular Performances and Heartwarming Laughter
With gratitude in their hearts, Canadian Tao members, on this special day, prepared a diverse range of performance programs. We offered the guests to experience the uniqueness of Canada’s multicultural blend and witness the rich feast that results from the fusion of both Eastern and Western cultures. Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan dance is a dance art that combines graceful movements with inner balance, symbolizing the perfect fusion of harmony and the beauty of dance steps. Accompanied by the spirited song ’Absolute Devotion Can be Testified by the Sun and the Moon’ , the audience enjoyed an extremely powerful and beautiful Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan dance performance.

流利中文 歡笑掌聲
「加拿大人中文脫口秀」只有在多元文化種族融合的加拿大，才看得到白人與印度人用流利中文表演。讓與會嘉賓們親眼見證道傳萬國九州，是多麼殊勝。也讓我們了解不論身在世界何處，道永遠是我們的共同語言，道可以讓我們克服跨越國籍種族語言文化的不同，一句關懷、一顆愛眾生的真心，就可以幫助眾生離苦得樂。加拿大人精彩的中文脫口秀由三位溫哥華在地的Ken講師、Yash講師及Gordon壇主主講。詼諧的表演及緊湊的笑點，分享在溫哥華生活、學習中文及修道吃素的經驗，現場笑聲、掌聲不斷。

Local Canadians’ Chinese Talk Show
The ‘Canadian Stand-Up Comedy in Chinese’ is a show that you can only witness in the culturally diverse and racially integrated Canada. It features Canadians performing in Mandarin, showcasing the excellence of Tao propagating to different parts of the world. Regardless of where we are, Tao is always our common language. Tao enables us to overcome differences in nationality, race, language, and culture. With a caring word and a genuine heart of compassion, we can help sentient beings find happiness and relief from suffering.

The fantastic stand-up comedy by Canadians was presented by three local Tao members from Vancouver: Lecturer Ken, Lecturer Yash, and Temple Owner Gordon. Their witty performances and sharp punchlines, infused with their personal stories of learning Chinese, cultivating Tao and embracing vegetarianism, created a seamless stream of laughter and applause from the audience.

幼苗表演  希望活力
小天使們代表著道場傳承的希望活力，是明日的優秀棟樑人才。透過這群小天使們純真、善良的表演，也提醒著我們無論何時都要像這群可愛孩子般，保有赤子之心，因為我們都是從理天來的原佛子。小天使們唱誦道之宗旨及禮運大同篇。最後用可愛帶動唱「幸福的臉」。

Little Angels’ Performance - Hope and Vitality
The Little Angels represent the hope and vitality of Tao, and they are the promising talents of tomorrow. Through the performances of these little angels, they also remind us to always return to our purity state of child, because we all originate from the Great Tao. The little angels chanted the ‘Purpose of Tao’ and recited the ‘The Great Unity’. Finally, they concluded with an adorable song ‘Blissful Faces’.

合唱帶動 號角響起
最後壓軸節目，是本地道親合唱團的表演。在陳集芬講師的指揮下，合唱團獻唱了三首令人感動的曲目。從剛柔並濟的「超脫紅塵」開始，一直到道氣勃發的「白陽號角響起了」，每一首歌曲都讓人深深陶醉。

Choir Performance
The grand finale featured a performance by a local Tao members’ choir. Under the conducting of lecturer Chen, the choir presented three deeply moving songs. Starting with the harmonious and gentle song ’Transcending the Mundane’, and ending with the vibrant song ‘The Trumpet of Bai-Yang Resounds’, each song left a profound impression and captivated the audience.

齊心勠力，迎向未來
成立大會在大合照中圓滿結束。各國嘉賓在中華一貫道全球總會盛情邀請下，晚間至崇德佛院享用豐盛晚餐。最後在祝福歌聲中，離情依依劃上完美句點。本次盛會歷經很多時間籌備，集結道親們的努力，才有彌足珍貴的歷史畫面。

With Unity and Effort, We Welcome the Future
After the big group photo, the event concluded successfully. Following a warm invitation from the Chinese I-Kuan Tao Global Association, guests from other countries enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Fa-Yi Chong-De Temple in the evening. Finally, as the sounds of well-wishing farewell songs filled the air, the event ended with a perfect closing. This grand event, which required extensive preparation and collective efforts of Tao members, has given us a precious memory stored in this historical moment.

努力是成功的開端，精進是智慧的增添，堅持是成功的關鍵，白陽天使發揮正能量，修辦道程開創，傳遞愛在人人心房，散布道在每個地方，擁有改變的力量，懷抱無窮的希望，讓生命更閃亮，把人間變成快樂天堂。

Persistent effort is the beginning of success, diligence leads to the development of wisdom, perseverance is the key to victory. The Bai-Yang Angels harness positive energy, embark on the path of Tao, spreading love and propagating Tao in every place. We possess the power of change, hold boundless hope, making life shine brighter and transforming the world into a peaceful paradise.

圖文/加拿大一貫道總會
By I-Kuan Tao Association of Canada