The Institute of Chinese Buddhism (ICB) warmly invites you to the next lecture of our ICB 2026 Public Lecture Series with Dr. Hun Lye.
Understanding the Flaming-Mouth Ceremony (Yankou) in Chinese Buddhism
Join Dr. Hun Lye for a special two-part lecture series exploring one of the most fascinating and profound rituals in Chinese Buddhism — the Flaming-Mouth Ceremony (Yankou).
🗓 Part 1: 22–23 August 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
🗓 Part 2: 29–30 August 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
🕙 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
The Flaming-Mouth Ceremony (Yankou) is a rich and symbolic ritual within Chinese Buddhism, performed to offer compassion and liberation to hungry ghosts and unseen beings.
Across this two-part series, Dr. Hun Lye will guide participants through:
Part 1: Meaning & Origins of the Yankou Ritual
Discover the historical roots, symbolic meanings, and doctrinal foundations behind this important ritual, and how it reflects core Buddhist values of compassion and generosity.
Part 2: Ritual Practice & Contemporary Relevance
Explore how the ceremony is performed, its structure and elements, and its continued relevance in modern Buddhist practice today.
Blending academic depth with lived ritual experience, Dr. Hun Lye brings clarity and insight to a complex tradition — making it accessible for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners.
Whether you are new to Buddhism or seeking a deeper understanding of its ritual traditions, this lecture series offers a rare opportunity to engage with a living practice through both scholarly and experiential perspectives.
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Poh Ming Tse Temple | Institute of Chinese Buddhism (ICB)
