5006 FT Report_XU Lu_1155042587_Walking With Buddha and Respect For Life.doc

Walking With Buddha and Respect For Life--Field Trip ReportThe 21st century is the era of global economic integration and information network. The world has become a global village obviously. All the lives interlink and related to each other. However, conflicts between modern technology and humane spirit have increased. So far disharmonious problems appeared between human, society and the nature. Especially, violence persists, the phenomenon of irrationality and immorality are everywhere in the world. The whole world itself is showing the atmosphere of uneasy. Thus, religious belief has arisen by human beings and been as the existence of them. To fulfill the social responsibilities, to save the fading humanistic spirit, to build up a harmonious and stable society and to create a world of peace and prosperity is the mission to god which entrusted by the times. Back to the basis of Hong Kong BuddhismThe Hong Kong Buddhist history can date back to the early fifth century. Among the fifteen hundred years of history, the power of Buddha went along and well. Since the mid-twentieth century, the Hong Kong Buddhist disciples carried out the spirit of Buddha to human beings of Do not ask for self-ease and hope everyone could get out of sufferings. They were not only leading Hong Kong Buddhist to the world, but also spreading for the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong society.The pearl to Lantau Island – Walking with BuddhaLantau Island is the largest island in Hong Kong with twice bigger area than Hong Kong Island. Only a small part of Lantau is plain, others are mountains. Tai O village which is in the southwest of Lantau has the most concentrated population. Magnificent view can be seen from the peak and temples and spring are under the mountain. The giant Buddha in the west of Lantau Island and is known for one of the most important tourism attraction here. The amiable face of Buddha seems guiding people to the majestic land of trip. Po Lin Monastery is located near th