On the morning of December 21st, Venerable Xian Gang and Venerable Xian Jin welcomed a group of eight students and faculties from Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. Although they majored in different programs, all of them took the minor course "World Affairs." They shared that in the Netherlands, everyone has the right to make their own religious or philosophical choices. Unfortunately, they noted an increasing severity of intolerance based on religion or beliefs. They expressed their desire to focus on this issue and explore and embrace different religions and beliefs through a series of activities.
During the exchange with the masters, the students engaged in profound discussions and reflections on Buddhist precepts and the methods to tame afflictions. In the end, the students and faculties also had the opportunity to listen to Buddhist chants.