106年10月1日國際學者參訪報導
~ 106年10月1日國際學者參訪報導 ~
蔚藍的天空下，棉花白的雲朵輕輕掛在天空上，下午3:50，友校一貫道天皇學院李玉柱校長(一貫道世界總會理事長)帶著師生們以及19位來自於美國、德國、法國、韓國、加拿大、越南、波蘭以及香港等多個國家專門研究一貫道之重要學者蒞臨崇德學院，這是學院第一次來了這麼多不同國家的貴客，位居埔里深山的學院校園，一時之間彷彿變成了學術味盎然的世界聯合國。當教職員生們至門口列隊熱烈掌聲迎接貴賓時，雖是不同的膚色、頂著不同的髮色、說著不同的語言，卻是在臉上帶著一抹共同的微笑，這是種好奇妙的感覺，禮運大同的世界彷若呈現在眼前。
當專家學者們一踏上廣場，就忍不住開始拿起相機抓住兼具著學術與藝術美感的校園美景。緊接著由校長親自帶領大家上至頂樓佛殿向老行禮參駕，這一幕情景真是令人感動，這大概也是學院佛殿第一次同時來了這麼多國家的有緣人。學者們見到融合中西文化元素的聖殿擺設時，隨即再次拿起相機拍照，而當大家抬頭仰望並欣賞藻井「神仙籍」的十種美麗花卉時，適時展現的「神仙籍」聖訓，頓時吸引了所有人的目光，大家一窩蜂趨身走向攤開展示的聖訓，用力的湊近瞧瞧、摸摸，非常特殊的是，一口口流利的中文竟然自這群學者口中流露出來，原來他們不但研究一貫道，還對中華文化有深厚的學養，除了少數幾位需借助翻譯，其餘皆能說好中文，並對濟公活佛老師及諸天仙佛慈悲賜予的這份「神仙籍」禮物非常的仰慕。
緊抓著聖訓的手，因著聲聲催促下樓而不捨得的放下，之後到了國際會議廳開始聆聽陸校長慈悲致歡迎詞與學術交流分享。陸校長慈悲表示：歡迎大家來到崇德學院，這所學校是天人共辦，若非 天恩師德，將很難成立，所以，肩負著一貫道普渡三曹之重責大任，在敬愛的天然古佛師尊慈悲於去年送給學院「萬世金鐘」之後，更不會忘記「編天下之經綸、以立教垂統」之重大使命。學院是個地靈人傑的地方、是老所賜的學術殿堂，磁場很好，來到這兒學習，不但身體可以變好，靈性更是可以得到成長，能夠專心地為一貫道義理進行論述，也歡迎各位專家學者們可以好好疼惜一貫道，為一貫道發聲。在座學者們也都很認同地頻頻點頭，甚至非常注意學院制定之七大研究主題，握在手上的筆快速地在筆記上留下印記。
在陸校長慈悲之後，恭請李理事長玉柱上台致詞，李理事長秉持著一貫的幽默風趣，除了讚嘆陸校長十年籌設之辛苦，亦期許學者們能夠為一貫道義理盡心。
最後進行了意見交流，學者們非常踴躍發言，除了對學院招生資格與限制很有興趣，更想了解學院之上課方向，與天皇學院之教學宗旨是否有不同？如何才能來崇德學院就讀？以及對學院每天晨讀「聖訓」這件事感到非常羨慕。而針對學者們提出的問題，陸校長均一一給予圓滿的答覆。礙於時間限制之故，雖然學者們還有許多議題想要進一步了解，也只能為此次意見交流畫下句點。
最後，大家帶著歡喜滿溢的臉龐齊聚廣場大合照，留下了這場美好的永恆畫面，就在即將前往搭乘遊覽車的路上，開心的眾人們，唯獨一位長得非常可愛、來自美國的三歲小女生（Serena）因為捨不得離開學院而嚎啕大哭，真是令人捨不得。短暫的相聚，卻能讓小女孩對學院的人事物有如此眷戀之深情，真是不可思議，足以證明學院真是個好地方。下午5:50，全體教職員生在陸校長帶領之下，揮手歡送這群貴賓們，期待相會於下一場次的國際學術論文研討會中。
感謝 天恩師德！因為「神仙籍」聖訓的魅力，讓我們再次感受到天人共辦之殊勝。今日，又是場彌足珍貴的回憶、又是場再次見證團結就是力量的美好傑作！
（撰稿：施春兆，攝影：黃家慶、林獻晸，英文即時翻譯：研究生黃錫卿）
~ Academic Study Exchange ~
With Heavenly grace and great virtues of Holy Teachers, the first academic study exchange of this semester is successfully finished today. Thanks to the managing director of World I Kuan Tao headquarters Mr. Lee, we received roughly twenty scholars coming from France, Germany, Hong Kong, Poland, Vietnam, Canada, the US, South Korea along with several local ones.
The discussion went broadly from I Kuan Tao’s educational systems, the school’s master programs, the global influence of I Kuan Tao, the qualifications of entering the school, and so on. Our president, Mr. Lu patiently replied every single question and made satisfaction to visitors in general. This academic study exchange is significantly meaningful to the school, Tao society and all Tao members. Tao is not a religion, it is the universal truth past from Heavenly Divine, and it is also the inheritance of Chinese classic culture. All these could be told from its worldly development, and it would not be made with only human efforts and dedication.
“The school’s missions are to collect and compile scriptures by Buddhas and classics by saints or sages, and use these as charters and standards to humanize people and transform their lives for the better; guide all sentient beings to become enlightened; pass on the torch of the spiritual heritage of Tao, and carry forward missions, forging ahead into the future.” said the president. The school was meant to be set up. It took ten years to finish the school, Holy Mater had played nearly 30 miracles which help us build up more confidence and prove “Oneness of Heaven and Man“ is true.
“I have got a very good impression on this environment, the global movement of I Kuan Tao has made a great impact as it has been developing to more than ninety countries so far. I am going to write a book about I Kuan Tao and would like to visit the school again in the near future.” said Dr. David W. Kim.
The visitors also showed their interests in attending our school’s conference held every year as well. It was impressive to see they took notes during the discussion. We believe the information we offered would be helpful for them to know more about us. Academic study exchange is really one of good ways to let outsiders get better understanding about the essence of I Kuan Tao.
By Joyce Sweeney Oct 1, 2017
