It was a precious occasion for everyone at Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education in the morning of October 28th, Jinshan Township, Taipei County, to listen to a speech given by Dr. Jane Goodall, who is internationally recognized for her beloved chimpanzee conservation and humanitarian works in Africa.

---Closing Remarks by the Most Venerable Master Sheng Yen at Young Leaders Peacebuilding Retreat, Pine Bush, NY, October 28, 2006

On 10 December 2006, Dharma Drum Social Welfare and Charity Foundation hosted the 2006 Winter Philanthropic Relief at Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education in Jinshan Township, Taipei County.

On 29 November 2006, Dharma Drum Mountain's medical relief team headed for the fifth time to Sri Lanka to unfold its twelve-day medical service at tsunami affected areas.

---International Conference Hall on 28 October 2006

Honorable Dr. Jane Goodall, Chairman Chiang, Director General Lin, good friends of the International Jane Goodall Institute, Rector Ven. Huimin, Provost Ven. Guogoang, vice-CEO Ven. Guoguang, Venerable masters, and distinguished guests, Welcome, Amitabha!

In June 2006 DDM hosted the three-day Women Faith Leaders Retreat Forum in the Dharma Drum Mountain World Centre for Buddhist Education in Taiwan.