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此行，我們這些同修們，有幸跟隨白雲老禪師及師父們到澳大利亞，墨爾本的「千佛山雲陽寺澳大利亞佛院」弘法慈悲行，真是感佩老師父九十七高齡如此遠行弘傳佛法的精神。

我們於2011年4月13日懷著幸福感恩的心情，從台北中正機場出發，經香港轉機飛到澳大利亞的凱恩斯，4月15日陪著老師父搭乘「太陽戀人號」遊艇做了一趟難忘的大堡礁海上巡航之旅，在這天然的島嶼充滿絢麗的陽光、碧藍的海洋、以及各種顔色艷麗的深海魚、珊瑚礁等海底生物，真是猶如置身於人間天堂，在純淨的大自然懷抱中，我們享受美好的時光。

一路上當地的澳洲人看到老師父都非常恭敬，並且很自然的雙手合什，表達敬意，讓我深深感受到宗教無國界的力量。4月16日我們搭乘澳洲的國内班機從凱恩斯飛往墨爾本，抵達機場時，山師父他們一行人都來接機，在他鄉的重逢倍感親切。晚上大家在當地的餐館用餐，聚在一起無所不聊，感恩老師父及師父們！

4月17日我們在老師父的帶領下來到「雲陽寺」，映入眼簾的是建在澳洲廣闊的12甲土地上的「雲陽寺」，真是莊嚴，氣派，令人内心激動，感動不已。

接著舉行開光儀式，由老師父親自開光，智旭師父做午供讚佛，整場法會圓滿結束，眾同修們法喜充滿。大家共進午餐后，老師父在會場勉勵大家，解答疑惑、破除煩惱，不辭疲憊為信眾解惑釋疑。

4月18日我們在墨爾本市旅遊，進行市區觀光，並參訪了市政中心，當天墨爾本市市長還宴請招待我們。首先市長發表歡迎詞，接著由老師父致答謝詞，一席人愉快的用餐，在此要再次感謝墨爾本市市長的熱情招待。

4月19日我們收拾行囊，搭乘夜間班機飛往香港，4月20日再轉機飛回溫暖的家，滿載而歸，結束此次令人難忘的澳大利亞之旅！感謝老師父、眾師父們及同修好友一路上的照顧，尤其是要感謝同行的玉杯居士，此行對我細心的呵護，平安回家。感恩  ！  
                                     

We, Dharma friends, were fortunate enough to follow venerable Zen Master Bai Yun and other masters to Yun Yang Temple, which is located in Melbourne’s Chief Sun Mountain in Australia, to propagate the Dharma. We were struck with admiration for Master Bai Yun’s spirit and endeavor to propagate the Dharma in such a long trip at the age of 97.

On April 13th, with supreme happiness and gratitude, we set off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Cairns Australia via Hong Kong. The next day we took an unforgettable trip to the Great Barrier Reef by Sunlover Reef Cruise. Located just off the Tropical North Queensland coast of Cairns, Australia, the reef is an awe-inspiring underwater spectacle of brilliantly colorful corals and more than 10,000 diverse and unique marine species. With bright sunshine and blue ocean, we found us amid a paradise on earth, embraced by the pure nature. What a wonderful day.

Along the way, the local Australians paid great homage to Master Bai Yun. They made Zen Gesture to show their respect. I was deeply impressed by the borderless power of religion. On April 16th, we take a domestic flight from Cairns to Melbourne. Master San and his companions welcomed us at the airport. We felt extremely excited to meet our old friends in a foreign country. In the evening, we had dinner together in a local restaurant. We talked freely and happily. Thanks so much for all venerable masters.

On April 17th, under the guidance of Master Bai Yun, we arrived at Yun Yang Temple, which was built on a thirty-two acre plot of land in Australia. The temple is so solemn and grand that we were all excited and moved. Later Master Bai Yun held the Inauguration ceremony of Buddha statues, followed by Master Zhi Xu’s Grand Offering. The ceremony came to a successful conclusion and all Dharma friends were full of Dharma joy. After the lunch, regardless of the tiredness, Master Bai Yun encouraged the followers by solving their puzzles and distress in the shrine.

On April 18th, we travelled around Melbourne. We took a visit to the civic center and were welcomed by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne. He invited us to a banquet. During the dinner, the Lord Mayor made a welcoming speech and Master Bai Yun proposed the vote of thanks. I hereby expressed my sincere gratitude to the Lord Mayor of Melbourne’s hospitality.

On the last day, we packed our luggage and took a night flight to Hong Kong. We arrived at our cozy home the next day and ended this memorable trip. Thanks for the considerate caring from venerable Zen Master Bai Yun, other masters and all my Dharma friends. Special gratitude will be given to my companion, Buddhist YuBei for her tender care.

                                                                               Word/ Lai YenHsueh