In 2022, we stepped into the cycle of life and death, and came to understand the bonds that tether human existence. In 2023, we ventured into the vastness of mountains, seas, and skies, seeking humanity’s place in them. This year, we dissolve into nothingness, surrendering to the eternal rhythm of nature—chasing the light, feeling the light, becoming the light, and receiving its redemption. Since the dawn of creation, it has flowed through all things—light, the essence of spirit. Casting aside the limitations of human perception, Delving into the cycles of all beings, In pursuit of what humanity longs for— The eternal light present in all existence.

Dharma Master Hsin Tao, founder of the Museum of World Religions, established the institution based on the principle of fostering interfaith dialogue and communication. The museum aims to promote understanding, respect, and acceptance among different religions through exhibitions, research, and educational initiatives. This exhibition aligns with this principle by focusing on the Jingliao Holy Cross Church in Houbi District, Tainan City. It explores the church’s unique spiritual and architectural significance while reflecting the theme of the 2025 Jubilee Year, Pilgrims of Hope (Pellegrini di Speranza). Visitors are invited to experience the power of faith and the beauty of architectural expression.

The creation of an ecosystem is not shaped by a single species, but by the intricate interactions among myriad plants, animals, and their environment. This exhibition, set against the backdrop of streams in Wulai District, New Taipei City, highlights Taiwan’s keystone species, including the Formosan black bear and other endemic creatures. It serves as a guide for us humans, as integral members of this environment, to appreciate the beauty and poignancy of the living creatures that share our world.