王立夫 文 By Cliff Wang VBS 667
編按：澳洲雪梨邦迪海灘於2025年12月14日發生大規模槍擊事件，造成16 人死亡、約 43人受傷。警方確認為恐怖攻擊事件，這是澳洲史上最致命的恐怖攻擊事件。
Editor’s Note: A mass shooting occurred on Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia on December 14, 2025, resulting in sixteen deaths and approximately forty-three injuries. Police confirmed it as a terrorist attack, the deadliest terrorist attack in Australian history.
2025年12月22日，由黃金海岸市政府主辦的「悉尼邦迪事件祈福守夜活動」於HOTA Centre 舉行。澳大利亞金岸法界應邀參加，在恒實法師帶領下，與基督宗教、猶太教、伊斯蘭教等多個宗教團體及社會各界人士共同悼念邦迪海滩枪击無辜遇難者，表達深切哀思。
On December 22, 2025, a vigil for the Bondi tragedy was hosted by the City of Gold Coast at the HOTA Centre. The Gold Coast Dharma Realm was invited to participate, and under the leadership of Reverend Heng Sure, joined representatives from Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and other faith communities, as well as members of the wider public, in mourning the innocent victims and expressing deep condolences.
守夜活動現場氣氛莊嚴肅穆，與會者靜默祈願，以和平、關懷與團結回應社會創傷。
The atmosphere of the vigil was solemn and dignified. Participants stood in silent prayer, responding to the social trauma with peace, care, and unity.
儀式中，多位宗教領袖分別致詞，從各自信仰的角度，表達對暴力事件的反思，並帶領大眾共同祈禱與祝願。其中，恒實法師代表佛教團體發表簡短致意。法師指出，佛教強調同體大悲的精神——眾生平等，呼籲大眾團結一心，以智慧與慈悲對治暴力與恐懼，以內心的覺照化解仇恨，以集體的善念撫慰社會的傷痛。
During the ceremony, religious leaders from various traditions delivered reflections from the perspectives of their respective faiths, expressing contemplation on the act of violence and leading the public in shared prayers and blessings. Among them, Reverend Heng Sure spoke on behalf of the Buddhist community, offering brief remarks. He emphasized the Buddhist principle of the Great Compassion of Oneness, affirming the equality and interconnectedness of all beings. He called upon the community to unite with one heart, to counter violence and fear with wisdom and compassion, to dissolve hatred through inner awareness, and to soothe social suffering through collective wholesome intention.
恒實法師隨後帶領現場大眾共同祈禱，並將功德回向予遇難者及其家屬，祈願亡者得安息，生者得安慰，社會重歸安定，世界長久和平。
Following his remarks, Reverend Heng Sure led the assembly in prayer and a dedication of merit, offering blessings for the departed to rest in peace, for their families to receive comfort, and for society to return to stability, with lasting peace in the world.
此次祈福守夜活動，體現了黃金海岸社會在面對重大公共事件時，多宗教攜手、彼此尊重、共同承擔的精神，也彰顯了佛教界在公共關懷與社會療癒中的積極角色。
This prayer vigil reflected the spirit of cooperation, mutual respect, and shared responsibility among multiple faiths on the Gold Coast in response to a major public tragedy, and also highlighted the positive role of the Buddhist community in public care and social healing. ♦