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NZ Delightful Vegetarian Lunch Buffet & Afternoon Tea Brings Joy to the Christchurch Community

The event provides the public to savour a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes in the Temple’s beautiful garden and the pleasant atmosphere. photo/FGS NZ

Fo Guang Shan New Zealand
December 2, 2023

On 9th December 2023, Fo Guang Shan Christchurch’s Water Drop Cafe hosted a Lunch Buffet & Afternoon Tea event, attracting over 160 locals and BLIA members. The event provided the public to savour a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes in the Temple’s beautiful garden and the pleasant atmosphere.

The courtyard was bustling with guests on the day, and the café offered nearly 40 vegetarian dishes. The menu featured a combination of Chinese and Western cuisines, along with a variety of drinks, desserts and snacks. There were also make-to-order food stalls on site bringing delightful surprises to the guests. The thoughtful setup and the wide variety of options reflect the team’s dedication to spreading joy and delivering enthusiastic service to the community.

Fo Guang Shan Christchurch’s Water Drop Cafe hostes a Lunch Buffet & Afternoon Tea event. photo/FGS NZ

The attendees thoroughly enjoyed the meal, expressing surprise and appreciation for the rich variety of vegetarian options. They commended the organisers for their thoughtful planning and warm service. Many guests shared that the dining experience was energising and recharging and looked forward to participating in future events.

FGS NZ Abbess Manshin expressed the importance of organising such food events to share the benefits of a vegetarian with a healthy lifestyle and to cultivate compassion. Additionally, these interactions allow people to appreciate the diverse range of cuisines and elevate their quality of life through cultural exchange.

There are also make-to-order food stalls on site bringing delightful surprises to the guests. photo/FGS NZ

More than 40 volunteers participated in this event and worked diligently in various roles, preparing the food and venue before the event. The volunteers felt a deep sense of happiness and contentment, the recognition from guests for the delectable food and the elegant environment.

紐西蘭南島佛光山滴水坊於12月9日舉行「歐式自助午餐Lunch Buffet」活動,吸引160餘位基督城當地民眾和佛光人出席。大眾不僅可以品嘗數十道美味素食,亦能享受在道場優美庭園用餐的愉悅氣氛。

適逢南半球的初夏,鳥語花香、微風送爽,開放式的庭園高朋滿座。道場提供近40道素食佳餚,中西合併的主食選擇,各式飲料、自製甜點及創意小吃料理,讓參與者吃得健康,歡喜又滿足。現場也設置現點現做的攤位,當服務人員送上熱騰騰的美食,食客們不禁驚喜感動,從中也感受道場用心「給」出歡喜,「給」出服務的熱忱。

參與者吃得津津有味,紛紛表示菜餚物超所值,沒想到素食也能變化出如此種類豐富的佳餚,感謝主辦方的用心策劃及熱心服務。有參與者更表示,用餐時身心靈都充滿了能量,希望未來可以再度參與。

紐西蘭佛光山住持滿信法師表示,「法輪未轉,食輪先轉」,藉由舉辦美食活動接引當地民眾,讓他們培養慈悲心、吃素護生的好習慣,也帶領他們品嘗東西方各種佳餚,在文化交流中提升生活的品質。

此次活動共動用40多位佛光義工,除了當天在各單位服務,也在活動前數日就來道場準備點心及食物,可謂用心備至。看到食物受到肯定讚歎,人人都享受到美食及優雅環境的供養,佛光義工都覺得非常歡喜及踏實。

29 12 2023

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