一、 緣起：
北卡佛光山自建寺以來，秉持佛光山四大宗旨「以文化弘揚佛法，以教育培養人才，以慈善服務社會，以共修淨化人心」，積極推動各項弘法利生事業，廣結善緣，利益十方。隨著活動、法會、修持課程及信眾參與日益增加，道場各項維護與運作開支亦逐漸加重。為護持道場永續發展，成就弘法利生之願，護法信眾發起成立「北卡佛光山護法委員會」，期盼凝聚十方善信之願力，眾志成城，護持道場，使佛法興隆、正法久住，令大眾同霑法益。本會之成立，不僅是護持道場、成就佛教事業的重要因緣，亦是佛弟子培福植慧、廣修供養、實踐菩薩道的殊勝機會。
二、 參加護法委員功德：
1. 護法委員功德芳名簿將供奉於北卡佛光山大殿佛前，並於每日早晚課中誦經迴向，祈願福慧增長、身心安康。
2. 每月消災法會中，為護法委員功德迴向，祈願吉祥平安、事業順利、福慧圓滿。
3. 護法委員家中若有婚喪喜慶，道場將本著關懷與服務之精神，盡力提供協助。
4. 每年年末舉辦「北卡佛光山護法委員會功德總迴向法會」，為全年護法功德統一迴向，祈願正法久住、功德主福慧增長、如意吉祥。
三、 參加護法委員辦法：
1. 請填寫「北卡佛光山護法委員會」報名表。
2. 護持功德款可採每月由指定銀行帳戶自動轉帳，或以Zelle、PayPal、現金、支票方式繳交。
3. 如以支票方式護持，請將支票抬頭開立為：I.B.P.S. ，並寄至：
2529 Prince Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 ｜ (919)816-9866 ｜ nc@ibps.org
四、 功德項目:
1) 圓滿委員(每月$250以上)
2) 佛光委員(每月$100)
3) 般若委員(每月$50)
4) 菩提委員(每月$30)
5) 慈悲委員 (每月隨喜)
Purpose
Since its establishment, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina has upheld the Four Objectives of Fo Guang Shan: propagating Buddhism through culture, fostering talent through education, benefiting society through charity, and purifying people's minds through spiritual cultivation. As the temple continues to grow, so do the expenses required for its operation and maintenance. The Dharma Protectors Committee is established to unite supporters in sustaining the temple and ensuring the continued flourishing of the Dharma.
Benefits of Participation
1. Members' names will be placed before the Buddha in the Main Shrine and dedicated during the daily morning and evening chanting services.
2. Monthly merit dedication during the Blessing Service for peace, health, wisdom, and success.
3. The temple will offer assistance and care for members' important family occasions whenever possible.
4. An annual Merit Dedication Service will be held at year-end for all Dharma Protector members.
How to Join
1. Complete the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina Dharma Protectors Committee Registration Form.
2. Contributions may be made through a monthly automatic bank draft, cash, check, Zelle, or PayPal.
3. Please make checks payable to I.B.P.S. and mail to: 2529 Prince Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606.
Tel: (919) 816-9866 | Email: nc@ibps.org.
Donation Items：
- Perfect Harmony Patron ($250+/month)
- Buddha's Light Patron ($100/month)
- Prajna Patron ($50/month)
- Bodhi Patron ($30/month)
- Compassion Patron (Any Amount/month)