Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Discussion of Dharma by Books · Entering the Sea of Buddha’s Wisdom——Publication Conference for Series of Books on the Study of Humanistic Buddhism in East Asia and Southeast Asia 

2022 Humanistic Buddhism Management Culture Forum

Discussion of Dharma by Books · Entering the Sea of Buddha’s Wisdom——Publication Conference for a collection of Books on the Study of Humanistic Buddhism in East Asia and Southeast Asia

Organizer: The Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism of The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Co-organizers: Buddhistdoor, 10 vows, Huihai Culture

Background

In order to enhance the study of Humanistic Buddhism in East Asia and Southeast Asia, the Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism of the CUHK promotes a special book writing project “Progression on Humanistic Buddhism East and Southeast Asian Studies “, targeting at mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and other regions. The project would carry out research on Humanistic Buddhism and missionary works and outline the development track of contemporary Humanistic Buddhism in East Asia and Southeast Asia.

Humanistic Buddhism in East Asia and Southeast Asia cultivates profound humanistic care in multi-disciplines and connotations, such as cultural education, charity relief, and the publicity of doctrines. This collection of books invites 20 scholars and experts to publish 16 monographs, which demonstrates exceedingly high reference value. The study of modern Buddhism provides an extremely important historical context. The Center invites the authors of the collection to share their research results, as well as the insights of scholars and experts. Welcome all to help make this event truly spectacular.

Theme of the Forum
: Discussion of Dharma by Books · Entering the Sea of Buddha’s Wisdom——Publication Conference for Collection of Books on the Study of Humanistic Buddhism in East Asia and Southeast Asia 

Date
: December 2~3, 2022 (Friday ~ Sat)

Time:

9:00~18:00on December 2, 2022


9:00~18:00 on December 3, 2022

Venue: Network ZOOM video conference

Conference brochure: shorturl.at/eklTW 

Full press release: shorturl.at/ayRV1

Agenda and list of participants

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Organizer

The Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism of the CUHK, Fo Guang Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism

 Background


India was at the time of the first urbanization period when Buddhism emerged. The public gathered into cities and merchants became popular. At that time, the Buddha advocated the life ethics of “equality and autonomy” and “self-acting and self-responsibility” against the traditional Brahmin monopoly ethics of offering sacrifices to gods, which benefit the emerging social classes. These emerging classes were mainly engaged in various commercial activities. According to the “the Agama Sutra”: “Those who make a living, farm and trade merchants, herd cattle and sheep for profit, and house for profit.” They earned a living with their efforts, whatever it was from the harvest of farming and animal husbandry, or income from business, trade, investment, etc., were recognized by Buddhism.  Once people follow the teachings of Buddhism, people can incorporate Buddhism in the way of business, thus Buddhist businessmen can follow it when doing business Enterprises usually pursue for profit and the maximization of benefits. Therefore, Buddhist businessmen must have the Buddhist way beyond utilitarianism as a basis to follow, and transform the profits obtained into social welfare to achieve the maximum of the enterprise value.


Buddhism, with a history of more than 2,000 years, furnishes the business community with valuable resources; moreover, Buddhism has organized, systematic, and planned education, culture, charity, and spiritual practice, which not only continue the Buddha’s wisdom-life, but also promote social harmony and advancement. Therefore, the entrepreneurial spirit of Buddhism, as well as the essence of education and culture, are indeed a great treasure of mankind. With the continuous progress and proliferation of corporate civilization and business culture, is the Buddhist tradition of reciprocal giving sustainable? Conversely, what impact is the modern business model having on the operation of the Buddhist Sangha?

The Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism of the CUHK and the Fo Guang Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism sincerely invite management scholars and eminent monks from monasteries and halls, to gather together for a forum themed on “Management Culture of Humanistic Buddhism”. In order to explore the relationship between the development of Buddhism and business activities, how Buddhism benefits business activities, how Buddhism helps people do business, how the management experience of the Sangha provides business management advice, and other issues.

Symposium Theme

Humanistic Buddhism Management Culture

Symposium sub-topics

Corporate Management and Buddhist Spirit

Corporate Social Responsibility and Buddhism


Inspiration of Buddhism Dharma to Business Management

Inspiration of Buddhism Dharma to University Management


Temple Management Culture

Seminar on related matters


Date: June 11-12, 2022 (Sat-Sun)

Venue: Online ZOOM meeting