Tao Korero Magazine 2020

The sun rises in the east, shining towards the west
The orchid of Buddha appears in the west
Lotuses and orchids blossom together
Extending to the southern hemisphere,
people are showered with God’s grace
威
嚴
靈
光
頓
時
超
青
年
賢
傑
日
日
新
荷
花
蘭
花
齊
綻
放
東
方
太
陽
西
方
照
Virtuous and outstanding youth renew themselves day after day
The key to turning around a situation lies in being sincere and respectful
Prestigious divine light brings immediate transcendence
The orchid in the Western Paradise returns to Lónghuá
西
天
蘭
花
龍
華
報
樞
紐
斡
旋
於
誠
敬
南
面
膏
澤
下
於
民
佛
的
蘭
花
現
西
方

P R E F A C E
For many years now our community in Wellington have been gathering together
once a month for youth classes. For a long time we have been on the
receiving end from many people who care about us and want us to learn
more and grow.
We decided late last year we wanted to create something that would be
a product of our combined efforts and unity as a youth group. For this
reason we ended up creating this magazine in hopes that it could become
something we can give back to our community.
Cover Design: Junyi Wu and Angela Wu
The meaning of the design was to portray the theme of unity. Only
through our collaboration and the combination of our abilities were
we able to produce this magazine.
This magazine is only for use within our community and not to the
public. The views and opinions are those of the contributors. Please
seek professional advice before implementing any suggestions
from the articles.
At first we were a bit lost on what the main purpose was and how we were
going to proceed. However in the end we decided our main driving factor
would come from our passions and the enjoyment that would come from
creating something we could share with other people. We felt this was the
perfect way for us to move forward. We each are unique as individuals and
have different strengths, interests, experiences and areas of expertise.
Therefore this magazine ended up becoming a collection of works on various
topics we want to share with you.
We hope you enjoy flipping through and reading this as much as we had
enjoyed making it!

C O N T E N T S
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An Introduction to Tea Brewing
Making Creme Brulee
by Angela Wu
by Eric Lee
01 06
20 25
Wellington Eateries
by Hsuan-yu Chang & Joanne Chen
Working with the Indigenous People
of New Zealand
A Sharing from the Taiwan
Pilgrimage 2019
Places to go in Taiwan
by Rianne Yeh
by Albert Hung
by Selina Wang
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27 30
A Few of the Happy Things
by Junyi Wu
An Experience with Flower
Arranging
Some Random Fun Facts
by Wei-hsun Chang
The Lesson of COVID-19
by Yimin Liu
by Josephine Pang

Wellington Eateries
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Wellington Eateries
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Design and layout by Authors
Images by Authors and from online sources
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Working with the Indigenous People of New Zealand
Working with the
Indigenous People
of New Zealand
By Albert Hung
Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
In the 2013 New Zealand Census, nearly
700,000 people living in New Zealand were
of Maori descent (More than one in seven of
us). The impact Maori culture may have on our day-today
life depends on where we live and what work we do.
As a public servant myself, most of us need to have
some basic knowledge and understanding of Maori
Tikanga (customs and protocol). Te Reo (the Maori
language) is one of the official languages of the country
along with English and New Zealand sign language.
So what is it like for a non-Maori practitioner to be biculturally
competent and deliver culturally safe practice?
I am a social worker for Oranga Tamariki - Ministry
for Children; we work with one of the most vulnerable
groups in the community. Child protection is
complex and not an easy career; burn out is common.
We work under enormous pressure, must develop
a deep understanding of tikanga Maori, be
willing to constantly reflect upon evidence, and defend
our analysis of highly complex human scenarios.
I am not a stereotypical social worker. I am still relatively
young and have not had children of my own.
People often ask how I am bridging the cultural differences
- I believe it can be achieved with commitment,
passion and perseverance. Maori values are based
upon relationships, a sense of community, encouragement,
love, care and compassion, and this is very
similar to our values and beliefs as a Tao cultivator.
Theory
I use “Te Whare Tapa Wha” for understanding Maori health.
There are four walls to support the marae (meeting
grounds). Should one of the four dimensions be missing
or in some way damaged, a person, or a collective may
become unbalanced and subsequently unwell.
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Working with the Indigenous People of New Zealand
Te Whare Tapa Wha
Maori Health Model
Taha Hinengaro
Mental Health
The capacity to communicate,
to think and to feel the mind and
body are inseparable. Thoughts,
feelings and emotions are integral
components of the body and soul.
This is how we see ourselves in
this universe - our interaction
with that which is uniquely Maori
and the perception that others
have of us.
The Ministry used to be quite a
clinically focused service, but we
all know that nothing is black
and white when working with
human beings. I have started to
notice a change in our practice,
and that we are now taking people’s
cultures, religions and spirituality
into consideration which
is a big shift for a government
organization. The Maori model
of health reminds me to take
care of all the different aspects
of our lifestyle to support our
wellbeing.
Taha Tinana
Physical Health
The capacity for physical growth
and development. For Maori the
physical dimension is just one
aspect of health and well-being
and cannot be separated from
the aspect of mind, spirit and
family.
Taha Wairua
Spiritual Health
The capacity for faith and a wider
community. Health is related to
unseen and unspoken energies. The
spiritual essence of a person is
their life force. A traditional Maori
analysis of physical manifestations
of illness will focus on the wairua
or spirit, to determine whether
damage here could be a contributing
factor.
Taha Whanau
Family Health
Family provides Maori people with
the strength to be who we are.
This is the link to their ancestors,
their ties with the past, the
present and the future. This is
similar to my culture; we value our
whanau (family) and see them as a
whole. We respect our elderly and
look after them when they get old.
We learn and follow the wisdom
and knowledge that were passed
down from our ancestors.
As a Tao cultivator, my core beliefs
are to be “compassionate”
and “respectful” when working
in the community. By learning
about the indigenous people
of Aotearoa (NZ), it helps me
bridge the cultural differences
and reflect upon my own practice.
I hope by sharing my limited
understanding of a Maori
theory (Te Whare Tapa Wha), it
can help people feel more confident
when working or building
relationships with Maori people.
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Images from online sources
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A Few of the Happy Things :)
Cookies!!!
Seeing someone sad ...
Helping out a short friend
Having a treat for the day
A FEW OF THE
HAPPY THINGS :)
Sharing your cookies ...
... and making them smile again
By Junyi Wu
Listening to your favourite song ...
... and sharing the joy
comforting hugs
... and spending time on your
hobbies
Puppy!! <3
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Original illustrations by Author
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An Experience with Flower Arranging
An Experience
My Experience with
with
Flower Arranging
Flower Arranging
在 插 花 的 過 程 中 , 我 會 不 知 不 覺 得
把 專 注 力 都 用 在 擺 弄 花 枝 。 時 間 一
分 一 秒 的 過 去 , 我 的 心 似 乎 慢 慢 平
靜 、 安 定 下 來 。
by Josephine Pang
插 花 也 算 是 一 門 藝 術 , 看 是 容
易 簡 單 , 要 插 成 一 件 優 美 的 好
作 品 也 並 非 易 事 。 趁 夏 天 家 裡
花 園 的 花 盛 開 , 我 用 這 次 的 機
會 學 一 門 才 藝 , 也 在 網 絡 上 查
詢 了 一 些 插 花 教 學 , 試 著 第 一
次 自 己 獨 自 插 花 完 成 作 品 。 剛
開 始 插 花 有 點 笨 手 笨 腳 的 , 不
懂 得 要 怎 樣 搭 配 花 , 浪 費 了 一
些 花 材 。 我 在 花 園 轉 了 好 久 ,
思 考 著 要 怎 樣 運 用 不 同 的 花 材
和 考 慮 花 與 花 之 間 色 彩 的 搭
配 。
Flower arrangement is also an
artform. Although it can be seen
to have very simple steps, creating
a beautiful piece of work is
not as easy as it seems. Taking
advantage of the summer period
where most flowers are in
bloom, I developed my skills in
flower arrangement while studying
tutorials online and physically
practicing it myself. I was very
clumsy at first, not really having
any idea on how to match different
flowers together and wasted
many materials. Then I stood in
the middle of my garden, slowly
observing different types of flowers,
and thought to myself what
colours would match the best to
what I wanted my final product
to become.
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花 材 是 樹 枝 和 一 束 小 花 , 簡 單 美 。 彎 彎 的 樹 枝 保 持 花 與 花 瓶 的 平 衡 感
The materials used for this piece was twigs and flowers. The goal was to use
the long twigs as a balancing factor between the flowers and the vase
花 的 美 從 來 都 沒 有 標 準 答
案 , 不 管 是 用 怎 樣 的 方 式 去
呈 現 , 只 要 用 心 去 創 作 , 最
後 看 見 成 品 時 都 能 夠 帶 來 無
比 的 滿 足 與 喜 悅 感 , 逐 漸 地
建 立 自 信 心 。
When I began concentrating on the
work, I realised my focuses were
mainly on the layering of each flower
stem. As time went by, my mind became
calm and stable. Soon, I was
able to keep going without thinking
what was right or wrong.
I found as long as I used
my heart to complete the
work, I felt fulfilment and
joy from achieving the results
while also establishing
my confidence.
半 球 形 – 花 材 選 擇 繡 球 花 和 玫
瑰 , 製 造 粉 色 浪 漫 夢 幻 .
Half sphere shape - By using the
hydrangeas and roses it created a
pink romantic dream
Images by Author
隨 性 插 花
Freestyle crescent shape
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“
There is something in the nature of
tea that leads us into a world of quiet
contemplation
An Introduction to Tea Brewing
An Introduction to
Tea Brewing
By Angela Wu
Tea is a staple beverage for me and my family. From drinking tea nearly everyday, I have developed
an increasing appreciation for tea. Chinese tea culture is actually very profoud and has been around
for thousands of years. I know there is appreciably more I need to understand and learn. In this section
I will aim to provide some insight on tea brewing from my humble knowledge, in hopes to set a
basic standard for people who also enjoy drinking and brewing tea. This includes a description of the
proper sequence as well as some suggestions on how to treat different types of tea.
The Teapot
The choice of teapot used for brewing is important
in terms of bringing out the best flavour and
properties of the tea. Generally the best type of
pot to brew tea in are pots made from earthy materials
such as porcelain or ceramic (clay) pots.
Different types of pots are also suitable for different
types of teas. For instance, green tea is best to
be brewed in porcelain pots because the porcelain
is fully glazed and less breathable, therefore it can
encapsulate the fragrance of the tender green tea.
Unglazed ceramic pots such as zi-sha are very breathable
and therefore suitable for pu-er as it can absorb
the bitterness from the tea during the brewing
process, resulting in a more pleasant taste.
Try to avoid using metal pots, as metal and the
tea leaves are not compatible and the metal can
change the taste and original properties of the tea.
” - Lin Yutang
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An Introduction to Tea Brewing
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Warm the teapot and teaware
Warm the teapot and teaware with boiling water
and drain. This is to raise the temperature of the
pot and teaware and create a stable temperature
for the tea.
Dragon Well (Long jing)
Non fermented
Amount in pot : 1/5
Water temperature : Low 80 °C
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Put in the tea leaves
The amount of tea leaves to use varies depending
on the type of tea. For instance, 1/4 pot of loose
tea leaves is not the same as 1/4 of curled up tea
leaves, as the curled up leaves will expand when
brewed, so just be mindful of this.
Bi Lo Chun
Non fermented
Amount in pot : 1/5
Water temperature : Low 80°C
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Wash the tea leaves
The tea leaves should be rinsed for a few seconds
with hot water to clear it of any dust or residues.
Pour in the water
The temperature of the hot water matters depending
on the type of tea you are brewing in
order to deliver the best flavour from the tea. The
amount of water should fill around 80% of the
pot to allow for air circulation and space for the
leaves to expand.
Pour the tea into a fair jug
After brewing the tea for the suggested amount
of time (varies between 15- 45 seconds), pour the
tea into a fair jug through a strainer. The purpose
of the fair jug is to allow the tea to mix properly
and be even for serving.
Serve tea
When serving, ensure the tea does not fill past
80% of the cup. This gives enough space for
them to hold the cup without it being too hot.
Savor tea
Try not to drink the tea immediately. Take a second
to smell its fragrance before drinking.
Some Tips:
• Most teas can be brewed for around 3 - 6 times.
• Don’t keep re-brewing to the point where
there is only faint flavour left, especially if you
are the host!
• Make sure to always empty the teapot.
Never leave the tea leaves soaking for a long
time.
Images from online sources
Oolong
Partially fermented
Amount in pot : 1/4 - 1/3
Water temperature : High >90°C
Tie Guan Ying
Partially fermented
Amount in pot : 1/5
Water temperature : High >90°C
Black Tea (Hong cha)
Completely fermented
Amount in pot : 1/5 - 1/3
Water temperature : High >90°C
Pu-er
Post fermented
Amount in pot : 1/5 - 1/4
Water temperture : High >90°C
An inspired poem on tea by Eric Lee
Different tea for
different seasons
Different types of tea are appropriate
for drinking in different seasons. This
is to help maintain a balance within
our bodies. For instance, during summer
the climate is hot, therefore our
bodies become susceptable to the heat.
Green teas such as dragon well or bi
lo chun are suitable beverages as it
has cooling properties that help cool
the internal conditions of our body.
Likewise during winter, our bodies are
susceptable to the cold, therefore black
tea or pu-er are good as they have
properties that help warm our bodies.
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Making Creme Brulee
Making
Creme Brulee
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Divide the mixture into the
ramekins
Place the ramekins into a
deep pan and pour in hot
water. The water should
roughly come halfway up
the side of the ramekins
Bake at 165°C for 45 to 50 minutes.
After baking the brulee
should be set but still a little
jiggly in the middle
By Eric Lee
A proper creme brulee would give you that crunchy,
creamy and sweet delight, so I thought to myself why
not learn how to make it and bring this joy to others?
ingredients
945mL Heavy Cream
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
6 Egg Yolks
100g Sugar
1 tsp Sugar
Method
equipment
Ramekins
Sauce pan
Medium mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Large roasting pan
Kitchen torch
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Remove the ramekins from the
pan and leave to cool. Once
cooled cover with plastic wrap
and put in the fridge for at least
2 hours. Take the brulee out
from the fridge and leave for 30
minutes
Remove the plastic wrap and
sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar
evenly over the brulee. Use
a kitchen torch to caramelise
the sugar until golden brown
And you’re done!
Tip: Make sure to distribute
the egg mixture into the ramekins
before putting it in
the water-filled pan. Otherwise
the ramekins will float!
reflection
I enjoy making creme brulee and
feel glad to be able to share it
with others. In my first attempt I
mixed by hand and instead of using
cream I used milk. The result
wasn’t as good, which goes to show
that the right equipment and quality
is just as important as having
the right technique and being able
to follow instructions.
1 2 3
Heat heavy cream and vanilla
extract in a saucepan until hot
but not boiling
In a medium sized mixing
bowl whisk the egg yolks
and sugar until well mixed
Gradually pour in the hot
cream and mix continuously
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Images by Author
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A Sharing from the Taiwan Pilgrimage 2019
A Sharing from the
Taiwan Pilgrimage
2019
By Selina Wang
很 幸 運 可 以 參 與 這 次 朝 聖 十 天 的 活 動 , 這
次 是 以 尋 根 、 文 化 、 青 年 交 流 為 主 軸 。 其
中 的 青 年 交 流 包 括 與 台 灣 青 年 互 相 分 享 修
道 意 義 、 目 標 、 挑 戰 及 如 何 走 出 社 區 來 對
外 結 緣 。 第 一 天 還 有 郭 講 師 分 享 甲 骨 文 對
外 結 緣 的 經 歷 , 很 是 感 動 。
We were lucky that we had the opportunity to attend the
ten day pilgrimage. The key elements of this pilgrimage were
“tracing our roots”, ”culture” and “youth interaction”.
The youth interaction session included a discussion with the
Taiwanese youth about the meaning, purpose and the challenges
of cultivating Tao, as well as how to step out and connect
with the society. Speaker Guo also shared his experiences
with oracle bone writing, which I found very touching.
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A Sharing from the Taiwan Pilgrimage 2019
對 外 結 緣
台 灣 同 修 分 享 對 外 結 緣 的 方 式 – 半 天 的 生 活 營 , 帶
動 小 朋 友 學 習 基 本 禮 貌 及 整 潔 。 從 邀 請 新 道 親 的 孩
子 開 始 , 慢 慢 影 響 朋 友 的 孩 子 , 進 而 結 緣 。 同 修 有
提 到 , 邀 請 家 長 來 上 課 可 能 是 一 件 困 難 的 事 , 但 家
長 卻 會 很 願 意 為 了 孩 子 的 學 習 而 來 。 一 但 家 長 開 始
認 同 生 活 營 所 分 享 的 , 就 會 想 要 開 始 接 觸 道 了 。
CONNECTING TO THE
SOCIETY
A Taiwanese youth shared with us how they connected
to society through a half-day camp where they guided
the children on mannerisms and tidiness. They invited
new Tao Kin’s children first. This gradually influenced
the children of their friends through word of mouth,
and in turn built an affinity with them. The Taiwanese
youth mentioned that it would have been difficult to invite
the parents to the class. However, if the purpose
was to educate their children, then they were more
than willing to attend. When the parents agreed on
what was being shared and taught at the camp, then
they would have wanted to understand what Tao is.
YOUTH INTERACTION
青
年
交
流
自 己 最 有 印 象 的 青 年 交 流 是 英 式 下
午 茶 談 心 , 我 們 以 分 組 的 方 式 分 享
修 道 的 意 義 與 如 何 對 外 結 緣 。 我 們
也 以 分 組 的 方 式 準 備 , 有 些 組 負
責 點 心 , 有 些 組 負 責 布 置 場 地 。
修 道 的 意 義
大 部 分 的 同 修 都 是 在 道 場 長 大 的 孩
子 , 一 路 上 跟 隨 家 人 一 起 , 從 不 理
解 , 到 現 在 開 始 了 解 道 的 寶 貴 , 也
有 同 修 仍 在 找 尋 修 道 的 意 義 。 有 同
修 分 享 , 修 道 的 意 義 是 在 生 活 中
與 人 事 物 交 流 時 , 藉 由 一 次 次 的
練 習 來 培 養 、 調 整 自 己 的 存 心 及
意 念 , 而 逐 漸 讓 自 己 心 性 光 明 。
修 道 的 挑 戰
One of the most impressive youth interaction
methods we had was the high tea and heart sharing.
We discussed about the meaning and challenges
of cultivating Tao, as well as how to build
an affinity with people outside of the Tao environment.
We were split into groups for this session.
Some groups were in charge of preparing the refreshments,
while the rest decorated the venue.
THE MEANING OF TAO
CULTIVATION
Most of the youth Tao cultivators grew up in the
Tao environment and went to fotang with their
family. In the beginning, they didn’t understand
the meaning of Tao and the reason for attending
fotang, but as time went by, they gradually understood
the preciousness of Tao. However, some
of the youth are still looking for the meaning. A
Tao cultivator shared with us that the meaning
of cultivation is to nurture and adjust our mindsets
and thoughts so that our virtues can be seen.
THE CHALLENGES OF
CULTIVATING TAO
雖 然 我 們 來 自 不 同 地 方 , 台 灣 、 紐 西
蘭 和 澳 洲 , 但 有 種 我 們 都 是 一 家 人 的
感 覺 , 大 家 一 起 共 同 完 成 一 件 事
對 外 結 緣 的 方 式 可 以 有 很 多 種 。 藉 由 這 次 青 年 的 交 流 分
享 讓 我 們 了 解 到 , 只 要 是 自 己 有 興 趣 的 事 , 都 可 以 當 成
對 外 結 緣 的 方 法 。 因 為 有 了 熱 情 , 才 能 長 久 。 對 外 結 緣
的 最 主 要 目 的 也 是 能 夠 帶 給 朋 友 向 上 的 力 量 , 甚 至 是 心
靈 的 成 長 。
透 過 青 年 交 流 , 我 們 得 以 了 解 大 家 修
道 的 背 景 與 想 法 , 也 同 時 吸 取 大 家 對
外 結 緣 的 經 驗 , 這 些 都 將 成 為 我 們
人 生 道 路 上 的 動 力 與 養 分
Despite coming from different
places - Taiwan, Australia and
New Zealand - from this heart
sharing, we were able to
become closer as if we were
part of a family, working
together towards the same goal
There are many ways to build affinity with people outside
of the Tao environment. As long as it is something that
you’re interested in, it can become one of the methods to
do so. Only with passion and interest, can one continue
with it. Another purpose in connecting to society is to elevate
your heart of diligence, progress and spiritual growth.
Through our youth interaction,
we got to learn about other people’s
backgrounds and thoughts
regarding Tao cultivation, as
well as their experiences on how
to connect to the society. I found
this inspiring and motivating
for my own journey
我 們 討 論 到 其 中 一 個 修 道 的 挑 戰
就 是 渡 人 。 剛 開 始 會 覺 得 渡 人 好
像 跟 自 己 無 關 , 或 是 不 知 如 何
分 享 道 。 有 同 修 分 享 當 她 的 室
友 與 家 人 發 生 爭 執 時 , 她 會 分 享
有 關 於 在 道 場 學 習 到 的 , 例 如 脾
氣 變 好 了 , 學 會 溝 通 等 等 , 這 些
都 讓 她 的 室 友 想 了 解 「 道 」 是 什
麼 。 這 樣 簡 單 的 分 享 不 僅 拉 近 了
One of the challenges we discussed was introducing
Tao to people. At first we thought this
had nothing to do with us and we didn’t know
how to do it. A fellow youth shared that when
her roommate had an argument with her family,
she shared what she learned in Tao class. For instance,
to have a better temper and how to better
communicate with others. This actually made
her roommate become interested in Tao. Through
this sharing, it also made me realise Tao cultivation
can actually be incorporated into our daily lives.
This is Selina
我 們 與 「 渡 人 」 的 關 係 , 更 是 說
明 了 修 道 與 生 活 是 息 息 相 關 的 。
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介 绍
INTRODUCTION
信 封
A Sharing from the Taiwan Pilgrimage 2019
ORACLE BONE WRITING
甲
骨
文
因 天 氣 的 關 係 , 原 本 早 上 的 鹿 港 老
街 行 程 取 消 了 , 取 代 而 之 的 是 一
整 天 的 甲 骨 文 。 但 很 意 外 地 , 那
一 天 過 得 非 常 快 。 甲 骨 文 是 東 亞
最 早 的 文 字 , 是 早 期 的 人 遇 到 困 難
時 , 乞 求 上 天 的 一 種 方 法 。 當 他
們 看 到 甲 骨 文 時 , 可 以 藉 由 形 象
就 知 道 意 思 , 也 會 非 常 有 感 覺 ,
即 是 所 謂 的 文 ( 紋 ) 以 載 道 。 例
如 : 年 , 當 我 們 看 到 「 年 」 字 時
不 會 有 感 覺 , 但 他 們 看 到 年 的 甲 骨
文 時 , 會 回 想 到 今 年 辛 苦 而 來 的
收 成 , 這 時 的 文 字 是 有 溫 度 的 。
禾 : 稻 草 、 收 成
Straw, Harvest
人
我 們 好 奇 難 道 郭 講 師 沒 有 遇 到 困 難
嗎 , 講 師 笑 說 :「 剛 開 的 第 一 堂
課 , 來 的 只 有 兩 位 , 而 且 都 是 小
朋 友 , 課 程 結 束 後 還 要 花 上 一 段 時
間 清 理 教 室 , 下 次 才 知 道 還 是 要 篩
選 過 比 較 可 以 掌 握 教 學 進 度 。」 也
有 遇 到 過 動 兒 來 學 習 , 剛 開 始 完 全
靜 不 下 心 , 不 斷 的 起 身 和 大 喊 。 他
的 家 人 很 擔 心 影 響 到 其 他 人 , 但 郭
講 師 說 :「 沒 關 係 , 讓 他 盡 量 動 ,
動 完 就 好 了 」。 果 不 其 然 , 幾 次 課
程 後 , 他 開 始 乖 乖 地 寫 起 甲 骨 文
了 ! 這 才 讓 郭 講 師 體 會 原 來 甲 骨 文
也 可 以 讓 一 位 過 動 兒 靜 下 心 來 。
這 其 中 的 力 量 唯 有 從 書 寫 練 習 中
去 培 養 專 注 , 才 可 以 親 身 體 會 。
印 章
People
Due to the weather, the original plan to go to Lukang
Old Street was replaced by an oracle bone
writing class for the whole day. Surprisingly, the
day passed by quickly. Oracle bones are inscribed
with the earliest known writing in East Asia. It was
the people’s way of praying to God if they were to
encounter any difficulties. When they saw an oracle
bone, they were able to tell the meaning by
its shapes and expressed feelings about it. Oracle
bone writing was used to convey morals and truth
in words. For example, when seeing the Chinese
word “year”, we wouldn’t feel anything; however,
ancient people would have thought of the hard
work they have made and the harvest of the year,
which makes oracle bone writing warm and lively.
人 揹 著 收 成
People carrying with
their harvest
We asked speaker Guo whether he ever had any
difficulties when holding oracle bone writing classes,
and he said there were only two people who
came for the first class and both of them were
children. The speaker had to clean up the classroom
for a long while afterwards. He then learnt
a lesson that it would be better to have a selection
criteria for the attendees so that it was easier
to control the learning progress. There was
also a hyperactive child coming to the class. In the
beginning the kid could not calm down; he kept
standing up and even shouted during class. His
family was worried that it would affect the class.
However, the speaker said: “It is alright, let him
do so. He will be fine after he vents out his emotions.”
After a few classes, as expected, the child
was able to calm himself down and start the oracle
bone writing. This made speaker Guo realise that
oracle bone has the power to calm down even a
hyperactive child. This power can only be experienced
through practice while staying focused.
STAMPS
( 圖 中 是 「 在 明 明 德 」 的 甲 骨 文 ) 簡 單 信 封 式 的 美 工 , 能
夠 當 做 對 外 結 緣 課 程 讓 學 員 帶 回 家 的 禮 物 。 讓 他 們 偶 爾
看 到 會 想 起 「 在 明 明 德 」 是 要 光 明 自 己 而 後 能 照 亮 別 人
的 意 思 。 這 也 是 學 習 如 何 藉 由 看 得 到 的 書 寫 , 學 習 調 整
看 不 到 的 心 態 。 例 如 : 課 程 學 員 在 寫 的 時 候 想 藉 由 書 寫
讓 心 靜 下 來 , 但 作 品 可 能 呈 現 出 來 的 線 條 是 急 促 的 。
在 這 過 程 中 , 郭 講 師 的 家 人 是 很 不 諒 解 的 , 覺 得
講 師 常 常 早 出 晚 歸 , 不 了 解 他 在 做 什 麼 , 以 至 於
所 有 課 程 、 茶 點 和 課 程 結 束 後 的 收 拾 , 都 是 講 師
一 個 人 準 備 。 這 讓 郭 講 師 很 懊 惱 , 請 示 了 經 理 ,
經 理 說 :「 需 要 開 家 庭 會 議 。」 於 是 郭 講 師 真 的
開 了 一 次 家 庭 會 議 , 家 人 才 了 解 郭 講 師 的 課 是 能
夠 帶 給 大 家 正 面 的 影 響 , 逐 而 開 始 支 持 講 師 。
雖 然 說 這 是 第 一 天 的 活 動 , 但 在 第 十 天 回
顧 時 。 這 個 活 動 還 依 然 是 自 己 最 有 印 象 的 郭
講 師 用 他 的 誠 心 、 毅 力 與 智 慧 , 努 力 的 去
突 破 每 一 次 的 困 難 。 特 別 是 講 師 的 改 變 改
變 了 家 庭 的 氛 圍 , 像 是 給 了 自 己 一 針 強 心
劑 , 要 努 力 克 服 困 難 , 往 目 標 繼 續 前 進
ENVELOPES
Crafts were made with envelopes, which were gifts to take home
for those who attended the oracle bone writing class. This enabled
us to think of the meaning of “zài míng míng dé” whenever
we are to look at our crafts again. It was also a process of learning
how to adjust and modify our invisible mentality through noticeable
writing. For example, if a class member was to focus on calming
her mind while writing, but the lines in her work look rushed.
Speaker Guo’s family did not understand why he always went out
very early and came back very late. Thus, speaker Guo had to prepare
the classes, materials and refreshments and clean up afterwards
without his family’s support. This made speaker Guo frustrated,
so he asked Master. Master said he needed to have a family
meeting, and speaker Guo did so. It was until then that his family
understood what he was doing, through the oracle bone writing
classes he was bringing positivity to the class members. Therefore
they had a change of heart and began supporting speaker Guo.
Even though the oracle bone writing activity
was on the first day of the pilgrimage, it was
one of the most impressive activities for the
past ten days. With speaker Guo’s sincerity, perseverance
and wisdom, he was able to overcome
many obstacles in his path in order to hold the
oracle bone writing classes. Especially with how
speaker Guo positively influenced his family, it
gave me a strong energy to move on
( 圖 中 是 「 愛 」 的 甲 骨 文 ) 課 堂
中 , 利 用 刻 印 章 的 方 式 , 將 自 己
喜 歡 的 甲 骨 文 字 刻 在 石 頭 上 。 過
程 中 讓 我 們 學 習 怎 麼 靜 下 自 己 的
心 , 以 及 如 何 配 合 呼 吸 , 在 吐 氣
的 時 候 順 順 的 刻 下 去 , 若 是 太 過
急 躁 很 容 易 就 不 小 心 多 刻 出 一 條
痕 了 。 自 己 也 發 現 認 真 專 注 在 某
During class we chose an oracle bone word we
liked for our stamp carving. We learned how to
calm our heart and cooperate with our breathing.
When you breathe out, it enables you to carve
smoothly. I found that it was easy to accidentally
carve an extra line when you are impatient. I also
found that two to three hours passed by quickly
when you are concentrating on one thing, as if you
are in your own world and it is hard to be disturbed.
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樣 東 西 的 時 候 , 兩 、 三 個 小 時 真
的 很 快 就 過 了 , 好 像 沉 浸 在 自
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己 的 世 界 一 樣 , 難 被 人 打 擾 。

Places to Go in Taiwan
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Places to Go
in Taiwan By
Rianne Yeh
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Taiwan, also known as Formosa (Portuguese for ‘Beautiful Island’), is a
country filled with awe-inspiring places to explore. Here are some must
visit attractions of Taiwan:
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Taipei 101
This was once the tallest building in the world, and although it is no longer
the record holder, it is still an impressive building to visit. It has been
designed and engineered to be sound and earthquake proof, especially
with the fact that Taiwan sits on the tectonic plates.
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National Palace Museum
This is home to one of the largest collections of Chinese imperial artefacts.
It displays a broad range of China’s history and culture.
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Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Contains the largest statue of Chiang Kai-shek which is flanked by an honour
guard. Visitors can also watch the changing of the guards at set times
during the day.
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Taroko Gorge
Is only a couple hours’ train ride from the capital city, Taipei. It is home to
one of the natural wonders of Taiwan and features a stunning waterfall.
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Alishan Scenic Mountain Area
A popular destination for both local and foreign tourists. There’s a train
that can take you to the top of the mountain where you can see the
breath-taking sunrise. There are also many easy hiking trails where photographers
can take stunning photos.
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Sun Moon Lake
Nestled in the heart of Taiwan and also the largest body of water in Taiwan.
It is a great destination for a short trip and there are many activities
to do around the area. There is also a cable car that takes you over to
the Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village theme park, where you can learn
about the history of Taiwan’s indigenous people.
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Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
Located on the edge of the Lotus Lake, this is a scenic area in the heart of
Kaoshiung with beautiful views from each tower. Visitors who enter the
temple through the dragon’s throat and exit from the tiger’s mouth are
said to be able to turn bad luck into good fortune.
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Kenting National Park
Located in the southern part of Taiwan, this area is popular among locals
as a beach holiday destination. It is also home to waterfalls, hiking trails
and gorgeous forests.
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Some Random Fun Facts
“Why do we get a brain freeze from cold drinks or food?”
When something extremely cold touches the roof of your mouth, it causes
the nerve center located there to overreact in a panic attempt to warm up
your brain. The nerves tells your blood vessels in your brain to swell up.
“The close door button in the elevator are just for
looks?”
Most elevators in modern cities are preset with a closing time. It is for
safety reason for those that need time to enter or exit the elevator. This
change was made since 1990 so now the closing button is just for looks.
“Why don’t your eyeballs get cold when it’s
freezing out?”
There are no temperature receptors in your eyes. Eyeballs
are kept nice and toasty by the blood flow inside the skull.
“What is the circle on top of a soft drink can used for?”
You will find if you twist it around, the circle is designed to put a straw
through it to stop it from floating out of the can.
Some Random
Fun Facts
By Wei-hsun Chang
“Used coffee grounds can be used for gardening. What
else can it be used for?”
To Neutralize refrigerator odors. Placing them in the refrigerator acts as
a natural deodorizer. The only thing you need to watch for is mold if you
use damp grounds. Replace immediately with fresher grounds if it turns
into a science experiment.
“Why is the ring finger used for blood
tests?”
The thumb and pinky finger are closely connected to the
wrist where if infected, it can travel through the arm
quickly. Therefore, the other three fingers are recommended.
As for the ring finger, it is the least sensitive. It
works less than any other finger so the skin is thinner and
if you prick it, it heals more quickly.
“Sony’s Video game console “Play Station” is known with
its iconic symbols on their controller. There is Triangle,
Circle, Square and what is the blue one called?”
If you call the blue one “X” then you are wrong. It has officially been announced
that the blue symbol is called “Cross”.
“How do you tell which side to fill petrol up for the car if it
is a rental or a brand new car you are not familiar with?”
“Sometimes loosening / tightening a screw can be tough if
your hands are not strong enough. What do you do?”
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Look at the dash board of your car - the fuel symbol will have an arrow
next to it, either pointing left or right. This arrow indicates the location of
your fuel tank cap.
Get a spanner and put the screw driver through the spanner’s hole - then
you will have more grip. By using the “principle of leverage”, you can put out
more force at twisting the screw.
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The Lesson of COVID-19
The
Lesson
of
COVID-19
During lockdown, people are only allowed to go
out for essential resources. ‘Stay at home, be kind,
be positive, be calm, be patient and unite against
COVID-19’ is the slogan that has been shown around
the society. Although people cannot communicate
face-to-face, people can express their concern
to others through the internet. Loving each other
would stimulate our own willpower to survive.
It is time to let people readjust their
mindset, to increase the positive energy
in the world and decrease the negative
energy from the virus.
In normal life, everyone is very busy with their work
but during lockdown, people were able to spend
more time with family at home. Although people
are required to stay at home 24/7 and may have arguments
or quarrels, that is the value of family.
Fidelity, truth, and faith are the most
precious things in the world.
by Yimin Liu
What kind of lesson can allow all humans
learn together, allow all humans to look
after each other and allow all humans to
contemplate the value of life? The answer is not a
Math lesson, nor a PE lesson, nor a Music lesson; the
answer is COVID-19. A common cold, bowel cancer
or brain tumor can’t let people readjust everything,
but COVID-19 can. A tsunami, bush fire or hurricane
cannot cause everyone to stay at home with their
families 24/7 for at least six weeks, but COVID-19
can. Climate change, the ozone hole, pollution and
animals had shown humans that the Earth is sick,
but they didn’t listen, so the virus was born as a
teacher to tell us something is wrong - the world’s
lifestyle is wrong and the human mindset is wrong.
COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, was first
identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. Viruses
work by getting inside the cells of your body and
then hijacking them. This can be harmful to lives;
many people passed because of COVID-19. Therefore,
most of the countries have been in lockdown to prevent
the virus from spreading. It reached its peak in
2020 when it infected the whole world, for humankind
to learn together - to learn about life and death.
This is a brand new lifestyle for everyone. During
lockdown, the limited amount of essential resources
made people return to a more simple life. The simple
life of people is the easiest way for Earth to recover.
Family can never be judgemental, never discriminate
and never laugh at your weaknesses. Family
is only placed where they will love and respect
each other no matter what happens. It is time to let
people readjust their relationship with the family.
During the lockdown, air pollution has been reduced
by 50 per cent. Thousands of macaque came out on
the streets of Lopburi in Thailand, and goats have
tripped into the empty streets to take a look in Welsh,
town of Llandudno. There was a reduction of public
transport and cars, reducing the amount of carbon
dioxide emissions. It is time to let people know that
they cannot gain their own benefits upon the animals’
and environmental sacrifices. It is time to let Earth
recover from pollution and to readjust the climate.
The COVID-19 pandemic made headlines in 2020. It
has changed many aspects of human life seemingly
overnight. The outbreak of a pandemic is a portrayal
of the underlying chaos in society. Not only is it drawn
from the standpoint of biology, it also touches on the
overall psychological state of humankind. The Coronavirus
has changed humans’ life perspective, highlighting
the worth of Earth and the power of nature.
One of the greatest takeaways from
COVID-19 will be the people who showed
compassion and bravery to help others
during a time of crisis - the brightest light in
the dark and the warmest heater in a frosty
winter. As humans we can see COVID-19 as
a disaster but also as a corrector.
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C R E D I T S
Authors
Hsuan-yu Chang
Joanne Chen
Albert Hung
Junyi Wu
Josephine Pang
Angela Wu
Eric Lee
Selina Wang
Rianne Yeh
Wei-hsun Chang
Yimin Liu
Cover page and overall design and layout
Junyi Wu and Angela Wu
Lead Editor
Angela Wu
Proofreaders
Angela Wu, Rianne Yeh, Selina Wang and Junyi Wu
♥ Special Thanks ♥
To all the forerunners who have encouraged and supported us along the way
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