At the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Hall, a virtual stupa is waiting for you to explore. This innovative project, created by teachers and students of Foguang University, combines virtual reality VR experience with board games, bringing people a new way of learning about religion, culture and art education.
As a sacred place that conveys the meaning and spirit of the pagoda, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Hall is not only a place for the general public to visit and make pilgrimages, but also a place to worship the tooth relics of Shakyamuni Buddha. Through the virtual stupa experience, participants can immerse themselves in the magnificence of the Buddha Memorial, learn why the stupa was built, feel the meaning of the stupa and the spirit conveyed by the different bodhisattvas.
This innovative project combines the open-world video game My Creation God with the board game Paper Around the Stupa to create a virtual reality VR experience around the stupa. Participants can experience the journey around the virtual stupa through gamification, and feel the solemnity and sacredness of the Buddha Memorial.
Entering the virtual stupa participants will be transported into a wonderful world of technology and faith. You will experience the solemn atmosphere of the Buddha Memorial Hall, learn about the wisdom and teachings of Buddhism, and interact with the stupa in a gamified way to further deepen your understanding of Buddhist culture.
Not only in the classroom, but also in the physical VR experience, this innovative project was highly praised by senior Buddhists. They agreed that this virtual stupa could be a digital tool for promoting religion, culture, and the arts, and that it would be suitable for people of all ages. Through the gamified experience of going around the pagoda, one can gain a deeper understanding of the meaning behind the construction of the pagoda and the spirit conveyed by the different bodhisattvas.
This innovative project, supported by Fo Guang University's Signature Program, aims to convey the essence of Fo Guang Shan Memorial Hall in the form of a virtual pagoda, using technology and gamification to create a fun and innovative stupa experience.