ICB Lecture: Comparative Study of Engaged Buddhism & Humanistic Buddhism

The Institute of Chinese Buddhism (ICB) warmly invites you to the seventh lecture of our ICB 2026 Public Lecture Series with Prof. Xue Yu, expert in Buddhist Studies and Buddhist-Christian Dialogue from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

Comparative Study of Engaged Buddhism & Humanistic Buddhism

How does Buddhism respond to the challenges of modern life — from social injustice and war to climate change and daily suffering?
Join Prof. Xue Yu for a thought-provoking four-part seminar exploring two of the most influential Buddhist movements of our time: Engaged Buddhism and Humanistic Buddhism.

🗓 17–18 & 24–25 October 2026 (Saturdays & Sundays)
🕙 10am – 1pm
📍 Poh Ming Tse Temple
💰 By donation ($20 per day suggested) | Free for students and monastics

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/fuFbGvAqAj 

About the Lecture

This four-session series offers a comparative study of how modern Buddhist traditions engage with society and redefine spiritual practice in the contemporary world.

Learn how:
• Engaged Buddhism promotes social action rooted in Buddhist ethics and compassion.
• Humanistic Buddhism emphasizes mindfulness and altruism in everyday life.
• Both movements continue to shape global Buddhist thought and community practice today.

Through these discussions, Prof. Xue Yu will explore the moral, philosophical, and practical implications of living a Buddhist life in the modern world — inspiring reflection on how Buddhism can transform both self and society.

All are welcome — no background required.

Contact Us

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