This paper is a study on the Four Giving promoted by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. In addition, this paper intends to construct some ideas based on the textual evidences of the Four Immeasurable Mind (Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity). Not only that, studies will be made in reference to the permanent exhibition of the Buddha Museum, investigating how the Four Immeasurable Mind have been interpreted in terms of Four Giving, as well as how these ideas have been implemented in the permanent exhibitions of the Buddha Museum. For Loving Kindness of the Four Immeasurable Mind, it refers to the interpretation of “to give others confidence.” This is presented in the Life of the Buddha, with the intention to initiate right understandings of Buddhism and develop wisdom among humanity as its significance. The Treasures of the Underground Palace follows the idea of “to give others hope”, with the main purposes to carry forward the righteous teachings of the Buddha and continuity of human civilization. This reflects on the Compassion aspect of the Four Immeasurable Mind, and exemplifies the spirit and values of bodhisattva practices. In terms of Joy of the Four Immeasurable Mind, it follows the interpretation of “to give others joy” which is implemented in the Buddhist Festivals exhibition at the Buddha Museum. It portrays the ethnicity of Buddhism and living experiences of the Buddha’s teachings. The Historical Museum of Fo Guang Shan is an interpretation of “to give others convenience”. It shows the mindset and essence of how the propagation of the Dharma in response to situations, as well as the practices of the Mahayana bodhisattva path.
