In an era where medical treatments are developing, the longevity of modern day people are increasing. The population of senior citizens continues to increase rapidly. At the same time, with the decreasing numbers of youths, Taiwan is moving toward societies with increasing numbers of seniors. Although the development and advancement of technology increases the material life of people, it decreased the communication between them, creating the feelings of disconnection in communities. In a society with busy careers and pressure in lives, youths start to disregard the need to take care of seniors. In addition, with the change of structure in the concept of filial piety, along with the decreasing care for next generations, people start to think of seniors as a burden, causing people to abandon the care, or even leading to the murder of parents. This continues to cause unstability within societies, leaving people bitterly disappointed. The traditions of filial piety has to change with the pace of society in order to fit in with the needs of modern families, letting seniors understand that filial piety is not something that can be forced on the next generation. Instead, to focus more on self improvement and let them live in dignity in their latter part of life. This research uses Venerable Master Hsing Yun's comments on the care and filial piety towards seniors, then explains the importance of practicing filial piety, and the meaning behind it. Moreover, finding out the way to practice and use it in society. With hopes to slowly let the idea of filial piety re-enter people's minds, waking them up to the importance of the idea, creating a society with wholesomeness and harmony.
