Hsing Yun Education Foundation Ltd.
The Hsing Yun Education Foundation Ltd. is an Australian nonprofit organisation established in 2016 as a company limited by guarantee[5]. Founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the organisation supports educational, cultural, and religious initiatives aligned with Humanistic Buddhism, with a focus on advancing multicultural integration and ethical development in Australia[1][3].

Purpose and Activities
The foundation operates across four key areas:

• Buddhism: Promoting understanding of Humanistic Buddhism through educational programs and ethical teachings[5].
• Education: Providing financial scholarships and facilitating courses informed by Buddhist values. It supports students at Nan Tien Institute, Australia’s only Buddhist higher education institution[1][2].
• Culture: Encouraging cross-cultural exchange in arts and knowledge between diverse Australian communities[2][5].
• Community Welfare: Fostering social cohesion through initiatives that integrate ethical understanding and cultural wisdom[5].

Founding Principles
Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a global advocate for Buddhist education and philanthropy, established the foundation to address educational inequities he experienced in his youth[3][4]. His vision emphasizes education as a transformative force for moral development and societal harmony[4]. The foundation’s name reflects his lifelong dedication to cultural and educational philanthropy[3][5].

Key Initiatives
In 2017, the foundation launched a public ancillary fund, the Hsing Yun Public Fund, to build a sustainable endowment for long-term educational and cultural projects[5]. It also funds scholarships through proceeds from the Venerable Master’s one-stroke calligraphy sales, aiming to support 100 students annually[3][4].

Structure and Governance
The foundation operates under a governance model that prioritizes collaborative partnerships with academic institutions and cultural organizations[2][5]. Its work aligns with Australia’s charitable regulations, holding tax-deductible gift recipient (DGR) status for eligible funds[5].

[1] https://hsingyunef.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/1303e587-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad24077 [3] https://hsingyunef.org.au/about-us/ [4] https://en.fgswa.org.au/hsing-yun-education-foundation [5] https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-03/Hsing-Yun-Education-Foundation.pdf