二○一六年在中國習俗所謂的「十二生肖」裡，屬於猴年。猴子很聰敏、靈巧，我們經常看到猴子玩把戲，都是這樣變、那樣變，花樣百出，給人歡喜一笑。給人歡喜是人間很重要的布施。所以這一年，希望我們所有的佛光人、世界上的有緣人，都能聰敏靈巧，像孫悟空一樣上天入地，所謂「神通廣大」、「法力無邊」；希望各位有緣人，都能發揮自心自性裡的力量，像猴子一樣會動、會想，把種種的靈巧發揮出來，做人就有禮貌，做事就能圓滿，將來一切平安順利。非常祝福你們！

The year 2016, according to the Chinese Zodiac custom, belongs to the Year of Monkey. Monkeys are very clever with great adroitness. We often see monkeys performing stunts or tricks in a bid to win applause from onlookers. The giving of joy to other people is a very important kind of giving in the world. I hope that in this year, all our Foguang people as well as people that are brought together by affinities will be wise and nimble like the fictional Money King who is almighty with supernatural power. I also hope that our acquaintances can exert the innate power of the mind so that it is like a monkey that moves and thinks. While our dexterity unfolds, we will become a man of refined manners and have great tact in handling matters. May everything be well with you! My best greetings to you all!