International Conference on "Humanistic and Engaged Buddhism - Patterns and Prospects"

Program

The International Conference on Humanistic and Engaged Buddhism - Patterns and Prospects is scheduled to be held from Monday, May 18 through Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Foguang University in Illan, Taiwan. Over the proposed period, the conference will bring together leading scholars and representatives of the new Buddhism to reflect on the history, teachings, practices, and future of these movements. The conference will feature addresses of representatives of the new Buddhism, panel presentations by authorities in the field of Buddhist Studies, and opportunity for discussion by the academic community in attendance.

Schedule

Monday, May 18, 2009

Moderator:
Dr XueYu (Department of Cultural and Religious Studies, CUHK)
Dr. Christopher S. Queen, (Harvard-Yenching Institute, Harvard University)

Welcome Speech:
Ven. Master Hsing Yun (Director of FoGuangShan Foundation for Buddhist Culture and Education)
Dr Cheng I Weng (Principle of FoGuang University)

1st Panel: Humanistic and Engaged Buddhism: Early Thinkers
2nd Panel: Social Service and Sangha Reform in the New Buddhism
3rd Panel: The Political Challenge of the New Buddhism

Tuesday, May 19
4th Panel: The Economics of the New Buddhism
5th Panel: Media and Communication of the New Buddhism
6th Panel: History and Theory of Humanistic and Engaged Buddhism
7th Panel: Humanistic and Engaged Buddhism: Prospects for the Future
8th Panel

Wednesday, May 20
9th Panel
10th Panel
Closing Ceremony
Forum, Interaction, or Special Topic Speech (FoGuang University)

Thursday, May 21
Cultural Tour (Taipei)

Friday, May 22
Forum, Interaction, or Special Topic Speech (NanHua University)

Saturday, May 23
Forum, Interaction, or Special Topic Speech (FoGuang University)

Sunday, May 24
Depart