Chairman and General Principal of the Mandalay Kongjiao School in Myanmar Visit Dharma Drum Mountain to Express Gratitude for Earthquake Relief and Look Forward to Deeper Future Exchanges

On December 4, 2025, Chairman Mao Fu-lin (毛富林) and General Principal Du Hong-chang (杜鴻昌) of the of Mandalay Kongjiao School in Myanmar traveled to Taiwan to visit the Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education in Jinshan. They personally expressed their gratitude to the Abbot President Venerable Guo Huei (果暉法師) and the Dharma Drum Mountain Social Welfare and Charity Foundation. The visit stemmed from the Foundation's prompt delivery of relief supplies and donations after the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 this year, helping local Chinese schools and affected residents overcome the crisis.

During the meeting, Principal Du said: "After the earthquake, Dharma Drum Mountain's timely assistance allowed our school and community to resume operations quickly. We are sincerely grateful for the loving care and support from our friends in Taiwan." Venerable Guo Huei recalled his early involvement in the "Buddha Statue Group," through which he developed a profound affinity with Myanmar. He once again conveyed his concern for the teachers and students in the disaster-stricken areas. On behalf of the Mandalay Kongjiao School, Principal Du presented a handcrafted embroidered artwork of the Shwedagon Pagoda to the Foundation, while Venerable Guo Huei offered in return the 2026 annual theme calligraphy-- ‘Blessings and Joy in Abundance (祥樂豐足)’-- symbolizing friendship and blessings for future cooperation.

After lunch, Chairman Mao and Principal Du proceeded to Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts (DILA), where they held a discussion with Vice President Venerable Guo Jing (果鏡法師) and several faculty members. Chairman Mao introduced the current situation and challenges of Chinese-language education in Myanmar and remarked: "Although our connection with Dharma Drum Mountain began due to the earthquake, we hope to build a long-term relationship in the future that allows us to jointly preserve and promote traditional Sinology." Principal Du also sincerely invited DILA faculty and students to visit the Mandalay Kongjiao School for teaching and cultural exchange. Venerable Guo Jing responded immediately, stating that the DILA would actively plan future mutual visits and collaborations. She also expressed hopes of leading a delegation to Kongjiao Chinese School in Mandalay soon.

This visit not only served as a formal expression of gratitude for the earthquake relief efforts, but also opened up opportunities for deeper collaboration. Both sides affirmed that this exchange marks the beginning of ongoing long-term interactions in education, culture, and humanitarian care.


◎ Original text in Chinese and photos: Dharma Drum Mountain Social Welfare and Charity Foundation
◎ Translation: Patricia Yang 
◎ Editing: Keith Brown