慧礼法师与功夫孩儿 (英文字幕)

Venerable Master Hui Li is also known as the "African monk" for his dedication to the continent, has made it his lifelong mission to raise funds to build care centers and schools for orphans in as many African countries as possible. The facilities he has built, in countries including Malawi, Swaziland, Lesotho and Zimbabwe with generous support from donors in Asia, have so far taken in over 3,0 00 orphans, many of whom have lost one or both of their parents to AIDS.

In Malawi, where the average life expectancy is about 40 due to widespread poverty and the spread of AIDS, in 2001 Ven Master Hui Li set up the first Buddhist orphanage in Africa - the Amitofo Care Center (ACC) - and started to rear, educate and offer medical aid to the children in need in 2003. He not only wants to help them to survive, but also to enjoy a better future by providing them with crucial life skills.

At the ACC, children learn about Chinese culture and its language, in addition to receiving Buddhist teachings and an education on local traditions, such as tribal dance and songs. Six years on, these children have all become accomplished in their studies. In addition to speaking fluent Chinese, they also practice perfect Chinese kungfu after being taught by masters from the Shaolin Temple in Henan province on a cultural exchange program.