Type of event
Seminar
Date & Time:

October 12 2021, 9:00 AM EST

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Rey-Sheng Her

  • Deputy CEO of Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation
  • Associate of Harvard FAS CAMLab
Discussants:

Richard Madsen

  • Professor Emeritus of Sociology, UC San Diego

Elise Anne DeVido

  • Chair, Department of English Language and Literature, Tzu Chi University
Exploring the Future of Buddhism through a Historical Perspective: With a Reference to the Tzu Chi School of Buddhism

从历史的视野考察佛教的未来:兼论慈济宗的发展

 

The lecture analyzes the reasons underlying the disappearance of Indian Buddhism during and before the 13th century, and the decline of Chinese Buddhism after the Ming Dynasty. The modernization of Buddhism must aim to better the society and apply its philosophy and practices to contribute to the well-being of the secular world. Buddhism could generate larger global impacts through reformulating Buddhist philosophy, reforming organizations, and promoting spiritual practices. The future of Buddhism relies on its continuous adaption to and influences on our modern society.

This lecture is part of the Yin-Cheng Distinguished Lecture Series on Buddhism, hosted by Harvard CAMLab.

Note: [This lecture will be presented with simultaneous translations in English and Mandarin Chinese.]

Type of event
Seminar
Date & Time:

October 12 2021, 9:00 AM EST

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Rey-Sheng Her

  • Deputy CEO of Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation
  • Associate of Harvard FAS CAMLab
Discussants:

Richard Madsen

  • Professor Emeritus of Sociology, UC San Diego

Elise Anne DeVido

  • Chair, Department of English Language and Literature, Tzu Chi University