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The Yin-Cheng Distinguished Lecture Series on Buddhism: A Celebration of the Legacy of Ven. Master Cheng Yen Ven. Master Yin Shun
Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Time:
6 am Pacific Standard Time PST
8 am Central Standard Time CST
9 am Eastern Daylight Time EDT
In recognition of the profound contributions made by Ven. Master Cheng Yen and her mentor, Ven. Master Yin Shun to contemporary Buddhism, Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation in collaboration with seven esteemed universities across the globe is organizing the Yin-Cheng Distinguished Lecture Series on Buddhism. The objective of this series is to honor the teachings of these enlightened figures and promote the dynamic development of contemporary Buddhism by exploring its ideas, practices, and applications that modern life.
Dharma Master De Yuan will lead a welcome ceremony.
Po-Wen Yen, CEO of Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation, will provide an insightful introduction.
Stephen Teiser, Professor at Princeton University's Program in East Asian Studies
Jonathan Gold, Professor at The Center for the Study of Religion, Princeton University
Eugene Wang, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Asian Art at Harvard University
Bernard Faure, Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University
Imre Galambos, Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge
Noga Ganany, Assistant Professor, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge
Song Wang, Professor, The Center for Buddhist Studies, Peking University
You Zhao, Assistant professor in Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Peking University
The thought evolution of contemporary Buddhism.
Philosophical insights from Ven. Master Yin Shun's teachings.
Ven. Master Cheng Yen's impact on modern itarian work through Buddhist principles.
Cultural intersections between Buddhism and global society.
The lectures m to:
Stimulate scholarly discussions among a diverse global audience about contemporary Buddhist concepts.
Explore the practical applications of Buddhism in addressing societal challenges today.
Encourage interdisciplinary research into the dialogue between modern life and Buddhist teachings.
Pay homage to Ven. Master Cheng Yen's mentor, Ven. Master Yin Shun's legacy, contributing further to the discourse around his contributions.
This event is open for participation by academics, students, religious scholars, Buddhist practitioners, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in contemporary Buddhism. Please share this invitation widely with your networks!
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