On the morning of December 27, 2014, the sangha of Lingyin Temple, Fajing Temple and Hangzhou Buddhist Academy participated in the 2014 National Fitness Walking Program Series and New Year Goodwill Walk sponsored by Hangzhou Sports Bureau, Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, Hangzhou Sports Federation and co-organized by Hangzhou Sports Industry Union, Hangzhou Mountaineering Association and Hangzhou Buddhist Academy. In the theme of ＂One walk a day keeps the doctor away＂, the activity aims to spread an optimistic and healthy lifestyle that advocates a scientific and easily affordable way of exercise to preserve health. Walking, a way to say goodbye to 2014 and say hello to 2015, represents the sangha’s best wishes for Hangzhou and their contribution to the development of a city of quality. 

                                                 Mr. Yang Zhigang declaring the beginning of the activity

Sangha have been enjoying fitness walking.

 Sangha have been enjoying fitness walking.

＂I like walking too!＂