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
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.
WhatsApp: (+65) 8068 7969
Email: instituteofchinesebuddhism.sg@gmail.com
Poh Ming Tse Temple | Institute of Chinese Buddhism (ICB)
